by Heather Chetwynd | Nov 5, 2020 | Business Communications, Culture and Values
The North American concept of personal space Many coaches working in English-speaking environments were born and raised in another cultural and/or linguistic environment. And the reverse is also true, especially in Toronto, where roughly 50% of the population was not...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 21, 2015 | Culture and Values
Here’s an article on how many British citizens view Canada. An interesting comentary on how we are seen in the mother country! How the Brits see Canada What does the world think about us? This question is pondered by many Canadians, and often leads to us...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 16, 2015 | Culture and Values
Here’s a personal take on developing cultural awareness. Looking Another Culture in the Eye I was born and raised in Minnesota, but as an adult I have mostly lived in Europe and Africa. I teach cross-cultural management at the international business school...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Apr 28, 2015 | Culture and Values
While I know there is certainly age discrimination, it is easy to fall into the excuse of discrimination (about anything) rather than looking at what else could be the concern. Being (well) over 40 myself, I can relate to those who feel discriminated against because...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Apr 6, 2015 | Culture and Values
Being a culturally intelligent leader requires more than understanding cultural differences. At times it can be quite difficult to decipher when a particular behaviour is related to cultural conditioning, personality, current circumstances or a temporary emotional...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Mar 9, 2015 | Culture and Values
Having cultural agility does not depend on memorizing a list of what-to-do’s and what-not-to-do’s. It involves learning about cultural variations, developing self awareness and applying your knowledge in a flexible, reflective manner. While the...
