Participants will examine the impact of culture on their approach to work and the quality of their working relationships. Some basic skills of cross-cultural communication will be introduced. The dynamics of working in multi-cultural groups will be explored. The course will also examine the cross-cultural challenges faced by the Christian NGO engaged in grassroots development, especially the need for sensitivity and an ability to interpret diverse world views and value systems. Current theories and research regarding groups are examined with special reference to the literature in community development.
Emphasis is given to the analysis of group behavior in organizational settings.
Special attention will be given to issues of gender and other types of diversity within communities and organizations. Provides an overview of essential concepts and principles of cultural anthropology as applied to a Christian approach to transformational development. Identifies and addresses ethical issues from a Biblical frame. When asked what the root causes are, the most often given answer focuses on ineffective leadership. The felt need for change in this crucial area is widespread, especially among younger, emerging leaders.