University of Colorado System
Team Success through Cultural Awareness Specialization
University of Colorado System

Team Success through Cultural Awareness Specialization

Thrive in Multicultural Teams. Navigate Cultures, Build Inclusion, Achieve Team Success

Brenda J. Allen

Instructor: Brenda J. Allen

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What you'll learn

  • Navigate cultural differences by recognizing and adapting to diverse norms, boosting team cohesion and optimizing performance.

  • Develop cultural agility competencies to thrive in diverse team settings and optimize team success.

  • Apply effective communication strategies to build rapport, reduce misunderstandings, and foster more cohesive, high-performing teams.

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May 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • We are all multicultural!

  • Practical strategies for overcoming cultural challenges and optimizing team effectiveness.

  • Characteristics of effective teams and how cultural dynamics influence teamwork.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Empathy
Category: Cultural Awareness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Adaptability
Category: Effective Teamwork

What you'll learn

  • The powerful relationship between culture and communication.

  • How to build authentic relationships across cultures.

  • How to decode cultural nuances during teamwork.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Relationship Building
Category: Inclusive Leadership
Category: Cross-cultural Communication
Category: Adaptability
Category: Team Collaboration

What you'll learn

  • Develop cultural agility to collaborate comfortably and effectively with people from different cultures.

  • Apply practical frameworks to navigate cultural differences in communication, decision-making, and teamwork.

  • Improve self-management and relationship-management skills.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Task Management
Category: Relationship Management
Category: self management
Category: Cultural Agility

Instructor

Brenda J. Allen
University of Colorado System
3 Courses60,751 learners

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