Navigating Cultural Differences: Cross-cultural Communication and Diversity
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
In this interactive workshop, you will engage in experiential activities and guided reflection to develop practical skills for working effectively across cultures.
In-person Workshop
Thursday, January 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Rengin Isik Akin
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Research Management, Business and Organizations
Certificate
5 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
* The premises have limited accessibility. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Description
In this interactive workshop, you will engage in experiential activities and guided reflection
to develop practical skills for working effectively across cultures. By participating in this
workshop, you will:
- Understand key concepts of cross-cultural communication
- Reflect on your own cultural assumptions and how they shape your communication
- Recognize different communication styles and potential sources of misunderstanding
- Learn strategies for fostering inclusive and respectful collaboration in diverse teams
No prior preparation is required. Join us to become a more inclusive and culturally aware global citizen.
Content
- Cross-cultural communication
- Cultural self-awareness and identity
- Recognizing and addressing misunderstandings
- Global teams: Opportunities and challenges
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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