Building Cultural Competence
Building Cultural Competence is a 3-month leadership development program that equips leaders with the skills to build bridges across the cultural, political, and social divides in our region and our country.
What is Building Cultural Competence?
Building Cultural Competence is a 3-month leadership development program that equips leaders with the skills to build bridges across the cultural, political, and social divides in our region and our country. Through the program, participants expand their perspectives, deepen understanding of themselves and others, and grow into a more effective leader capable of embracing difference as a competitive advantage and leading a cultural shift within your organization.
Program Objectives
Gauge one’s cultural competence and note changes over the program
Enhance understanding of one’s own worldview and cultural identity, including implicit/unconscious bias
Increase knowledge of differences as viewed through the lenses of race, ethnicity, and gender
Equip participants with tools for communication and behaviors that bridge differences
Create an ongoing, cross-cultural dialogue that examines how we increase inclusion in our region
Foster a network of individuals, companies and groups who serve as champions of change in our communities
Target Participants:
Business, non-profit, and community leaders from all sectors
Curriculum
- Skill building for cultural competence from awareness to knowledge to
skills - The impact of our emotions (EQ) on how we relate to and deal with
differences - The impact of moral foundations on decision making
- The neuroscience of bias and strategies to mitigate bias
- SMART goals with a focus on action planning designed to create system change and impact
Program Timeframe:
Sample Timeframe
April – June
All sessions run 8:30 AM-12:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted April 11, 2023 – Opening Reception & Kickoff (4 – 6:30 p.m.)
- April 25 – Session 1
- May 9 – Session 2
- May 23 – Session 3
- June 8 – Session 4
- June 27 – Graduation (4 – 6 p.m.)
Applications:
Applications are closed.
To receive notifications for future applications, fill out the interest form below.
Application Fee:
$50 (non-refundable). Applicants will be asked to pay via credit card at the end of the online application process.
Questions? Contact Devona Stripling at dstripling@cincinnatichamber.com
Pricing:
$1,500 for Chamber Members
$2,500 for non Chamber Members
*Partial scholarships may be available for those with financial need, and can be requested within the application. Payment plan options are also available.
Presenting Investor
Meet Your Coach
President & CEO, Consultant On The Go LLC.
Priya is a business consultant, executive coach, mentor, and facilitator. Her mission is to help organizations manage and develop their most important assets: People. Her consulting practice,…
Priya is a business consultant, executive coach, mentor, and facilitator. Her mission is to help organizations manage and develop their most important assets: People. Her consulting practice, Consultant On The Go LLC, focuses on diagnosing and improving the fundamental human interactions upon which all successful businesses are built. Priya has more than 18 years of experience working with a variety of organizations on employee development, communication, change management, emotional intelligence, global diversity, and cultural competence. Priya has extensive experience in conducting skills assessments, analyzing results, and facilitating debrief sessions. Priya’s corporate experience includes working for companies like Ashland Inc., Convergys, Great American Insurance, and Fifth Third Bank. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in business from the College of Mount St. Joseph and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Xavier University. She is certified in various assessment tools and methodologies, and is a coach practitioner.
What past participants had to say...
My experience in Building Cultural Competence at the Chamber provided multiple opportunities. It wasn’t just about gaining the understanding of others, but also gaining perspective of self and discovering some of the hidden characteristics that we may or may not realize. On top of potential bias, it also showed how we relate to and understand ours, amyhull also was an amazing way to connect with and learn about other professionals across the Greater Cincinnati area.
Amy E. Hull
The Building Cultural Competence course was extremely impactful for me. The team broke down the barriers and stigmas of bias, of and created a safe environment to explore how and why we feel the way we do. It can be an uncomfortable space, and they taught us how to lean into thatv discomfort to really learn and grow as people. I made meaningful connections with my cohort that will last beyond this training. I highly recommend Building Cultural Competence to anyone looking to further their growth and development!
Jeff Walton
Participating in the Building Cultural Competencies program through the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber has been one of the most eye-opening experiences I have participated in during my 20 year career in Cincinnati. I came to the class questioning how I could become a better ally and advocate for my friends, family, co-workers, and overall community and walked away having a deep awareness of the continued learning and introspective work I need to do. Recognizing how l live in this world is an important step I need to take so I can move from minimization to adaptation.
Erin Horsey
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