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Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco BlankenburghCreating Agile OrganizationsAround 70% of most change initiatives are unsuccessful in organizations around the world. How can we create organizations that have the agility to successfully create real change? Join us as Marco Blankenburgh, International Director of KnowledgeWorkx, shares his insights into how agility has shifted from sports and military roots to a key component in business leadership and development. Together, Marco and Shelley explore the significance of collaborative cultures inspired by sports teams and military units, and the journey of agility's integration into business, especially in project management and software development, while tackling the real challenges of change management...2025-01-2947 min
Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco BlankenburghNavigating Diversity Initiatives Globally | Part 2 with Linda BerlotWhat truly makes diversity initiatives succeed in today's complex global world?Join Marco Blankenburgh and Linda Berlot as they uncover the qualities of courage and cultural learning necessary for engaging in impactful intercultural dialogues. Their conversation navigates through the intricate layers of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, dissecting the global hurdles these face. The episode reveals why some DEIB efforts fall short and how giants like Microsoft are rethinking their strategies to heighten cultural adaptability, specifically in regards to relationship-centric and problem-centric cultural approaches.Cultural dynamics and intercultural relationships take center stage as...2024-11-241h 02
Unlocking Cultural Agility with Marco BlankenburghUnlocking the World of HR Through Cultural Agility with Erika ButlerIn a world that's rapidly shrinking due to globalization, the role of human resources (HR) is evolving just as quickly. Erika, a seasoned HR professional, sat down with Marco Blankenburgh to share her remarkable journey from Pennsylvania to becoming a global HR expert. Her story is not just one of personal growth but also a lesson on the critical importance of intercultural agility within the HR space.This episode is a trove of insights for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of cultural awareness on personal growth and corporate culture.Navigating the multifaceted realm...2024-04-0341 minUnlocking Cultural Agility with Marco BlankenburghLessons Learned from Facilitating Intercultural Meetings with Marco BlankenburghAre you ready to turn the intricacies of intercultural meetings from minefields into gold mines?Let's embark on this journey together with, Marco Blankenburgh, the International Director of KnowledgeWorkx. We'll interrogate the challenges of cultural nuances in meeting spaces, and how to navigate the virtual and face-to-face interactions in our current work environment. Get ready to learn from Microsoft's intriguing research on how the pandemic has modified meeting dynamics and how to foster a space where everyone is valued and can contribute freely.In our enlightening conversation, we delve into effective strategies to...2023-10-3053 min