Cultural intelligence is the key to effective collaboration. In this module, you'll learn effective strategies to navigate cultural differences, develop trust and effective communication among colleagues and clients. This workshop aims to elevate your cultural awareness and provide clear, strategic approaches to communication and cultural dynamics. Ultimately, it aims to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and productivity.

Outcomes:

• Understand the impact of cultural intelligence on workplace dynamics.

• Develop strategies for smooth and effective communication and collaboration.

• Strengthen relationships and trust with colleagues and clients through cultural understanding.

Inclusive language refers to inclusive communication that focuses on language choices. In this workshop, we explore relevant issues in workplaces with language diversity, as well as how the choice between Swedish and English can influence employees' feeling of inclusion or exclusion. This workshop will provide you with practical tips and strategies to enhance inclusivity, effective communication and collaboration.

Outcomes:

• Implement inclusive language practices to nurture a welcoming environment.

• Enhance communication effectiveness across language diversity.

• Develop strategies to foster employee engagement, retention and well-being through inclusive language.

Shifting leadership to proactive mode with focus on intentionally creating the environment for employees to feel safe, belong, encouraged to contribute with diverse perspectives is critical for sustainable growth, high performance, work satisfaction and engagement.
In this workshop, you will delve into three essential components for cultivating an environment where employees can thrive and maximise their potential: Psychological Safety, Motivational Drive, and Cognitive Diversity

Outcomes:

• Learn how to measure and optimise three key components that drive performance and innovation: Psychological Safety, Motivational Drive, and Cognitive Diversity.

• Develop strategies to enhance motivation within diverse teams to help them tap into collective intelligence.

• Embrace different ways of thinking in your team and organisation to come up with better ideas and solve problems more effectively.

A language-developing workplace promotes communication and learning by integrating language support into daily work activities.
This workshop will guide you in integrating language support throughout the employee lifecycle - from recruitment to professional development. It will provide you with insights on your role as an employer, leader and employee in fostering a linguistically inclusive environment that promotes collaboration, learning, and growth.

Outcomes:

• Implement tailored language support programs that enhance communication and learning across all stages of the employee lifecycle.

• Develop strategies to foster a linguistically inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration and growth among employees of diverse linguistic backgrounds.

• Gain practical insights and tools to effectively integrate language support into daily work activities.

Alena is an Intercultural Leadership, DEI Trainer & Executive Coach helping Leaders & Teams In corporate & academia to develop Cultural Intelligence & more inclusive workplaces.

Beyond her professional journey, Alena is a passionate traveler who changes her home country every year.

With 15 years of experience in international project management and training across Europe and Asia, Alena provides a practical and engaging framework for leadership and team development.

Rebecca is the founder of SweTeach and a certified Swedish language teacher with a deep passion for communication and workplace inclusion.

At SweTeach, Rebecca offers structured and interactive Swedish language courses and coaching, tailored to meet individual and corporate needs. Her approach emphasizes professional feedback, continuity, and real-world application, fostering effective and inclusive communication in diverse environments.