How do we build trust, communicate effectively and collaborate across cultural differences?
In today’s increasingly international business environment, successful collaboration requires more than professional knowledge and good intentions. It also requires an understanding of different ways of communicating, making decisions, building relationships and navigating workplace expectations. Join us for an interactive workshop held by Jackie Rulander where we explore Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and how it can help us create stronger connections between local businesses and international talent. Rather than focusing on cultural stereotypes or surface-level differences, the workshop explores the deeper cultural patterns that influence how we communicate and work together, including personal preferences, regional differences and Swedish business norms. What will you gain? By the end of the workshop, you will: Identify differences between your own communication preferences, regional cultural influences and typical Swedish workplace norms. Explore the four key Cultural Intelligence (CQ) competencies: Drive, Knowledge, Strategy and Action. Gain practical tools for navigating cross-cultural communication and collaboration. Develop a personal reflection process to help you prepare for future international meetings, client interactions, academic projects and career opportunities. Who is this for? The workshop is aimed at: Entrepreneurs with international connections Business leaders with international employees International students Format: Interactive workshop, 2 hours Language: English Free Join this workshop to reflect, participate and explore how greater cultural intelligence can make collaboration across borders, and within our local community more successful Organised by the Business Development Department, Jönköping Municipality – CoDrive Råslätt and Jackie Rulander from Thrive Beyond Borders. Welcome to register!
