What does intercultural competency mean and look like? This two hour interactive workshop will explore definitions and key traits of intercultural competency. Participants will then practice identifying fundamental cultural value orientations and why they matter.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the definitions of intercultural competency.
Explore key traits of intercultural competency.
Identify cultural value orientations in self and others.
Presenter bios:
Dr. Naomi Ludeman’s colleagues describe her as a passionate communicator and professional client partner, educator and coach with over 35 years of experience in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion field. She is the chief strategist of Impact Leadership Consulting Group, LLC where she works with clients from a wide range of industries. Her dissertation research and published works focus on the intersection of our worldview and intercultural competency development. Since 2007, she’s been a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Dr. Ludeman’s advanced degrees include an M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Curriculum Development, an M.A. in Global Studies, and a Doctorate of Ministry in Global and Contextual Leadership from Bethel University and Seminary. In addition, she earned the Intercultural Foundations and the Intercultural Practitioner certificates from the Intercultural Communication Institute where she also served as a Fellow. Ludeman is ordained by the Federation of Christian Ministries for ministry as a chaplain in clinical health settings.
Faith Minnich Kjesbo serves as Manager of Formation and Cultural Competence with Avera Health, leading and promoting a culture of learning, development and belonging that is founded in and reflective of Avera’s Catholic identity, mission, and values. Prior to moving to South Dakota from Pennsylvania in January 2019, Faith spent 17 years as a diversity educator and administrator at a faith-based university of liberal arts and applied sciences, where she provided leadership to a variety of intercultural programs. Faith holds an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a systems therapist who is passionate about holistic organizational, team, and individual growth and development, focused on creating safe and brave spaces and opportunities for learning and transformation. Faith is certified in Cultural Intelligence (CQ®) and Everything DiSC Workplace®, is a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional, and serves on the Board and Education Committee of Pathways to Inclusive & Equitable Workplaces