Trusting relationships are at the foundation of inclusivity. In professional settings, the actions and experiences that establish trust can differ across individuals and cultures.
In this workshop, we will:
• discuss why taking time for trust building is vital in multicultural interactions and teams.
• define different orientations to trust-building and locate our own orientation.
• learn about the role of empathy and cultural humility in trust building.
• explore strategies for shifting our approach trust-building in work with colleagues and students.
This will be an interactive workshop – be prepared for reflection and application activities. If you have questions or specific scenarios you would like to discuss, please contact Victoria Surtees: Victoria.surtees@ufv.ca
Eager to read ahead? Check out these two resources to start reflecting on what trust means to you in the context of communication across cultures.
• Ward, R. (2019). Building trust before truth: How non-indigenous Canadians become Allies. https://animikii.com/news/building-trust-before-truth-how-non-indigenous-canadians-become-allies
• Meyer, E. (2016). The head or the heart: Two types of trust and how they grow, The culture map: Decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures. PublicAffairs. https://eds.p.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=2e86d4d1-f068-467a-bbb5-6baa95b71562%40redis&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=ufv.1270597&db=cat00744a
Tues, Oct 4
12-1: 30 pm
Abby A203B
Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching & Learning specialist, Internationalization
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-trust-across-cultures-tickets-384264253727
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For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca
10/04/2022