Maheswar Behera’s Post

🌍 Today, on 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, we recognise the beauty and strength that comes from embracing different cultures. At In Diverse Company, we value cultures' richness and power to spark dialogue and development. Cultural exchange fosters understanding, creativity, and innovation - all of which are essential for sustainable development and a thriving society. Let’s celebrate our diverse world and commit to building cultural bridges through open communication and mutual respect. 💛 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀? Our Head of Content, Jai Thade, explores key strategies in this insightful series: https://lnkd.in/dq9XRN6C

⛵️ We are all in the same boat. ⚾️ You hit it out of the park! 🐄 a fact like a cow 🥢 It’s easy to break two chopsticks, but it’s very hard to break a bundle of them. Every culture has its own sayings and idioms, born from longstanding traditions, norms, and values. Discover common sayings you may hear in the increasingly global workplace and what they reflect about different countries. 🌏 Expand your cultural awareness: https://bit.ly/3NQrPJy

Just finished "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences" by Arianna Huffington and Vernā Myers! I think this course would be beneficial for everyone in North America because we have such a rich diversity of cultures, and it's wonderful that it ensures everyone feels included. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gzbGpimX #unconsciousbiasawarenesstraining, #diversityinclusion.

**The foundation of any thriving culture? Timeless values.** 🌟 Everyone is unique, but certain values are fundamental to every culture since the birth of civilization. - Super communicators Since the dawn of civilization, core principles like integrity, respect, and community have fueled progress and unity. 🌍 Let’s remember these basics as we navigate our modern world. 🌐 **What values guide your journey? Share below!** ⬇️

In a world that thrives on diversity like today, it is necessary to not only accept but also understand and value our differences. Confronting our biases can be difficult, but it is still important to make sure to do the work. Check out this course that can help with this! https://lnkd.in/e_jnsdtP 

May 21 - Day of Cultural Diversity for Peace and Development - reminds us that learning from diverse cultures both enriches us and strengthens bonds of mutual understanding and respect. By promoting cultural diversity, we pave the way for inclusive growth, harmonious coexistence, and a more peaceful, prosperous society for everyone. https://lnkd.in/dvBpGNas

🥁 We believe it is a timely moment to shake up the cultural policy debate. What should today's narratives on culture be? What new cultural policy paradigms should we develop? How can we break silos in our 'interconnected world'? We invite you to our room for debating new visions. Read about why we created the Culture Policy Room: https://lnkd.in/emXYG8s6

I recently completed an insightful course on "Cultural Synergy" offered by the United States Institute of Peace. This course has deepened my understanding of the complexities of culture and enhanced my ability to collaborate more effectively across cultural boundaries. Key Takeaways: - Building trusting and inclusive connections with local counterparts. - Understanding how culture shapes attitudes, values, and behaviors. - Navigating cultural norms and responding respectfully to differences. - Adapting behavior to be more effective in intercultural interactions. - Recognizing the importance of humility, awareness, and respect when working across cultures.

The challenge facing every culture lies in maintaining its own cohesion and self-balance while meeting the demands of stability and change in the civilizational arena. This is in fact conditional on the awareness of the people of the culture of the major principles and foundations that form the deep structures of the culture.

Embracing the three L’s—openness to difference, curiosity about change, and love toward others—can transform your organisation’s culture. 🌟 How do you foster openness to difference? Discover more: link 💡 #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership