Is cultural knowledge more important than language skills?
Is cultural knowledge more important than language skills? 13 Feb 2021 4:45 PM Anonymous Reflection on why cross-cultural knowledge, skills, and attitudes are essential to successfully communicate and navigate the surrounding diversity. You and I are witnessing ever-increasing diversity, connectedness, and interdependence of world cultures and economies. Despite political borders, the world became a rather […]
The cultural layers of hierarchy at the workplace: Denmark, India, US, China, Germany
The cultural layers of hierarchy at the workplace: Denmark, India, US, China, Germany. 25 Mar 2021 5:08 PM Anonymous Article by Jinu Jayapalan, General Manager South India at ICUnet.AG This article was previously published in Copenhagen post, June 2019, under the name “Why are there no mountains in Denmark?” If you are from a highly […]
Less Walls: A Brussels love story
Less Walls: A Brussels love story 15 Jun 2024 1:57 PMChristina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) This short film, “Less Walls: A Brussels love story” was presented at the SIETAR Europa Congress in Lille in June 2024 The film, created by First Move Productions, shows how Silvia and Nanouk focus on urban-community building through mural painting. They are filmed working […]
UBUNTU, I AM BECAUSE WE ARE
UBUNTU, I AM BECAUSE WE ARE 20 Sep 2024 1:23 PMChristina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) Twenty-five years after the 1994 human disaster, I arrived at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on a cold and rainy day. The first image that caught my eye was a circular icon with a crimson crisscrossed heart inside. Coming to Rwanda, I […]
Pachinko – more information about the book, its author, and its cultural impact
Pachinko – more information about the book, its author, and its cultural impact 20 Sep 2024 1:30 PM Christina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) For those interested, here is a small curated video selection to help dive deeper into the world of both the narrative story of Pachinko and its author, Min Jin Lee. “History has failed […]
We are looking to expand our board in 2025 (updated)
We are looking to expand our board in 2025 (updated) NEW BOARD POSITIONS: President Secretary Treasurer Membership / Mentoring PRESIDENT Intro:Every organisation needs a leader – Young SIETAR is no different.We are looking for someone to take on the challenge of representing Young SIETAR to the world beyond.Are you the enthusiastic Young SIETARian we are […]
Research reflections on 2024
Research reflections on 2024 08 Dec 2024 10:53 AM Christina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) Provided by YS Research Coordinator, Comi Nguyen. As we bid farewell to 2024, it is inspiring to see how far we have come in deepening intercultural understanding. Around the world shaped by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity), and the fast-paced rise […]
ELEVATE Project
ELEVATE Project 19 Mar 2025 12:16 PMChristina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) Originally written by YS Research Coordinator, Comi Nyugen. Intercultural competence (ICQ) is no longer just a trendy term, it has become a crucial factor for success in 2025. Organizations that actively cultivate and enhance their ICQ are better positioned to innovate, collaborate, and lead in […]
Bilingual Networking for Beginners: Your Secret Career Kryptonite
Bilingual Networking for Beginners: Your Secret Career Kryptonite by Christina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) on 29 Mar 2025 12:58 PM By Tanja Podvrsan Ever felt like you’re hiding a secret superpower? If you speak two or more languages but haven’t leveraged that skill professionally, you absolutely are! Bilingual networking isn’t just a fancy term—it’s your ticket […]
Research Update: Introducing TOPOI GPT: Intercultural Communication Meets AI
Research Update: Introducing TOPOI GPT: Intercultural Communication Meets AI 30 May 2025 4:42 PMChristina Overturf Goodwin (Administrator) By YS Research Coordinator, Comi Nguyen Interculturalists may already be familiar with the TOPOI Model, a communication framework developed by Dr. Edwin Hoffman in the early 2000s to foster more effective interaction across cultural boundaries. As artificial intelligence […]