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This training course is split into the following modules:

Our 10-day training courses consist of 2 modules that can be booked as a complete 10-day program or as individual 5-day courses.

Training Course Overview

Unlocking Success through Cultural Intelligence and Innovation

Cultural Intelligence (CI) is the ability to relate to and work effectively across different cultures. The higher your CI, the more successful you will be in navigating the diverse and globalized world of today’s professional environment. This skill is essential across all fields, including leadership, engineering, finance, accounting, and marketing.

Innovation is recognized as the most crucial leadership competency in any industry. This Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course is designed to help participants adopt a radical mindset, push boundaries for themselves and their organizations, and remain agile and adaptive in the face of changing conditions and outcomes.

This Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course covers both Innovation and Cultural Intelligence (CI), offering invaluable skills and insights you can’t afford to miss.

Training Course Objectives

By attending this Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course, delegates will be able to:

  • Describe the fundamentals of innovation
  • List the challenges and cultural appropriateness of innovation
  • Identify how to generate, develop, and communicate ideas
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in critical and creative thinking
  • Develop your ability in working and relating with people from different cultural backgrounds
  • Describe the meaning of each of the cultural value dimensions
  • List ways to minimise the barriers to cross-cultural communication

Designed for

This Anderson training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

  • All Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Section Heads
  • Senior Managers in multi-cultural organisations
  • Expatriates working on global assignments or those who manage expatriates
  • HR and Learning and Development professionals
  • Talent management professionals
  • HR Business Partners
  • People working in Nationalisation roles
  • Anyone working with or in multi-cultural teams
  • Anyone who is considering or working in a cross-cultural assignment

Course Content

MODULE I

Developing your Cultural Intelligence (CI) & Leading in a Global Organisation

Day 1
Understanding Culture & Globalisation
  • Where culture comes from and why it matters
  • Understanding Globalisation
  • Your own cultural map
  • The seven levels of culture (National, Workplace, Gender, Age, Regional, Religious, Occupation)
  • The Hofstede five cultural value dimensions
Day 2
Communicating Across Cultures
  • Why communication differences and barriers occur
  • How to remove barriers to communication
  • Stereotypes and stereotyping explored
  • Non-verbal communication (body-language) and culture
  • Workplace culture and the impact on organisational communication
Day 3
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
  • The basics of negotiation
  • Cultural differences in negotiation
  • Overestimating and underestimating cultural differences in negotiation
  • Negotiation traps to avoid
  • Developing your cross-cultural negotiation skills
Day 4
Managing Expatriate Workers and Inclusion
  • International assignments and global career development
  • Why international assignments fail
  • Culture shock and global working
  • The business case for diversity and inclusion
  • Establishing a Nationalisation Programme
Day 5
Developing a Global Mindset
  • Innovation and culture
  • Developing a global mindset
  • How to improve your CI
  • Managing in multi-national organisations
  • Personal Action Planning
MODULE II

Creating a Culture of Innovation

Day 6
The Practice of Innovation
  • What is innovation and where does it come from
  • Becoming innovative
  • Ideas for innovation
  • The importance of the Business Model for value creation
  • Developing your Business Model Canvas
Day 7
Disruptive Innovation
  • Introduction to Disruptive Innovation (DI)
  • Disruptive Technology or Disruptive Innovation
  • Examples of great disruption across multiple industries
  • Evaluate your ability to be disruptive
  • Enablers and constraints for DI
Day 8
Benchmarking for Innovation
  • Principles of benchmarking for innovation
  • Different methods of benchmarking and how they relate to each other
  • How to identify potential benchmarking projects
  • An overview of the benchmarking process
  • Running a Successful Benchmarking Project
Day 9
Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Understanding the power of creativity
  • Your brain and ideas
  • Communication skills for Ideation
  • Core critical thinking skills
  • Argument mapping
Day 10
Culture and Innovation
  • Understanding the levels of culture
  • Cultural barriers
  • What we know about culture and innovation
  • Creating a workplace culture that supports innovation
  • Personal action planning

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Learn more about this course

Yes. The Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course can be customised and delivered exclusively for organisations seeking a tailored learning solution. Course content can be adapted to address specific business objectives, operational challenges, industry requirements, and organisational priorities. Customised training allows teams to focus on the topics most relevant to their roles while supporting wider organisational development goals.

No. The Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course is open to professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels. The course content is structured to provide value to both those who are new to the subject and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise. While some prior knowledge may enhance understanding of certain concepts, it is not a requirement for participation

The Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course uses a variety of learning approaches to maximise participant engagement and knowledge retention. These may include expert-led presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, scenario-based activities, and collaborative learning opportunities. This approach encourages active participation and helps participants translate learning into practical workplace results.

The Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course is suitable for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, strengthen their practical skills, and improve their effectiveness within their current or future roles. It is valuable for managers, team leaders, supervisors, specialists, consultants, and professionals seeking to stay current with industry developments and best practices. Whether your goal is career advancement, improved decision-making, or enhanced workplace performance, this course provides relevant knowledge and practical insights to support your professional ambitions.

If you would like additional information about the Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course, our professional support team is available to assist with course enquiries, registration guidance, group bookings, and customised training requirements. We are committed to helping you identify the most suitable learning solution for your professional development goals.

 

Participants attending the Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course gain access to valuable industry insights, practical techniques, and internationally recognised best practices. The course helps professionals improve performance, strengthen confidence, broaden their perspective, and develop skills that contribute to both personal and organisational success. It also provides an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with professionals from diverse sectors and backgrounds.

The Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course combines practical knowledge, current industry practices, and expert guidance to create a highly relevant learning experience. Rather than focusing solely on theory, the course emphasises practical application, enabling participants to develop skills and approaches that can be implemented directly within their organisations. This balance of knowledge and practical relevance helps participants achieve meaningful and lasting professional impact.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the Masterclass on Cultural Intelligence & Innovation training course will receive a Anderson Certificate of Completion, demonstrating their commitment to professional development and continuous learning. This certificate provides formal recognition of the knowledge and skills gained during the course and can support professional growth and career progression.

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