Preparation for Effective Cross-Cultural Interaction
Cross-Cultural Training and Programs

ILC cross-cultural programs are designed to help participants work proactively and productively in culturally diverse and often fast changing conditions. These can be stand-alone programs or expand upon the ILC's feedback/training component when the Cultural Intelligence Survey (CQS) assessment instrument is used.

THE WAY WE THINK
How we think and build frameworks for our concepts, perceptions, and orientations. How we learn, perceive, and strategize, and the importance of the curiosity factor.

Key skills: Understand key thinking and perception processes. Consider and verify interpretations. Adapt and respond flexibly, quickly and effectively to cultural nuance

WHAT WE KNOW
Build better working knowledge, general and specific, of the areas, dynamics, history and practices of the cultures involved and their interaction.

Key skills: Assess knowledge and needs. Find and use innovative sources of information. Enhance habits of inquiry. Conduct fruitful exploration and dialogue for information. Utilize knowledge effectively in relationships and activities.

WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Motivation, one's own and that of those we relate with, is key to accomplishment, well-being and personal satisfaction in cross-cultural settings.

Key skills: Explore mutual interests effectively. Competence and comfort in socializing. Analyze current and future ramifications accurately. Set realistic goals. Make intensions reality. Build confidence in relationships. Find enjoyment and stimulation.

HOW OUR ACTIONS SPEAK
Encourage reflective behavior. Adaptations in given intercultural circumstances complement and expand one's knowledge and capabilities in determining success and satisfaction.

Key skills: Apply verbal and non-verbal principles to the benefit of cross-cultural interaction. Reconsider experience insightfully and continue honing skills.

For more information, email us at: ilc@ilc-training.org or call 703-525-2277