Cross Cultural Consulting and Training

INTRODUCTION

Globalization and immigration have transformed today's business world. Many organizations are looking for solutions to improve communication between the established corporate culture and the new multi-cultural workforce.

The International Institute of New Jersey (IINJ) helps organizations and businesses deal with the ever-changing work environment by developing programs that:

+  Improve communication among employees
+  Implement productive multi-cultural teams
+  Reduce the incidence of cultural conflicts

All training sessions are:

+  Developed collaboratively to meet the specific needs of the organization.
+  Designed to be interactive through the use of discussions, exercises and simulations


CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING

As the diversity of the workplace increases, so does the need for better communication skills within a cultural context. These seminars will raise cultural awareness and help companies bridge the culture gap.

Culturally Competent Mental Health Training

The mission of the Culturally Competent Mental Health Training Center is to work together with publicly funded mental health agencies in Northern NJ to assure culturally and linguistically appropriate access to services for the many diverse communities and individuals who may need them. All of our workshops and conferences are designed with this goal in mind. Our presenters are highly qualified and experienced individuals in the fields of both mental health and culture. Conferences cover issues concerning: the concept of cultural competence, immigration and patterns of acculturation, culture specific needs for a selected group, health disparities by culture, refugee issues, impact of war and torture, culture and gender roles, etc.. In addition, workshops have been designed for the specific needs of agencies. Agencies can request trainings relating to: organizational components for cultural competence, CLAS standards, availability and accessibility of mental health services in relation to diverse ethnic/cultural groups, linguistic competency, as well as “Train the Trainer” workshops which help educators within an agency gain the skills to adequately train employees in cultural competency.
www.culturallycompetentmentalhealthnj.org

CULTURE SPECIFIC SEMINARS

Customized seminars are designed for employees and managers that are preparing for overseas assignments, managing multi-cultural teams, or interacting with international counterparts. During these training sessions,  participants will learn from country specialists the cultural values, communication patterns, and business etiquette of that region.

CROSS-CULTURAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Many conflicts are a result of misconceptions that are rooted in preconceived expectations. In this seminar we explore the concepts of dispute resolution, and provide vital strategies to address and prevent cultural conflicts.


WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

"This was one of the most informative and thought provoking workshops I have ever attended. Well done."

"Open, engaging and knowledgeable, they promoted discussion in a disarming manner"

"The workshop addressed several aspects of speech and communication skills that are encountered in various cultures which can be applied to my program."

For more information, contact Sophia Rossovsky:

E-mail:srossovsky@iinj.org

Mail:     International Institute of New Jersey
           1 Journal Square Plaza, 4th Floor
           Jersey City, NJ 07306

Phone: 201-653-3888 Ext. 142