The explicit use of the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, frames of reference, and performance styles of diverse people to make the learning or working environment more appropriate and effective. This includes a commitment to be aware of and actively mitigate power imbalances between cultures.
“Individual differences (e.g., personality, prior knowledge, and life experiences) and group/social differences (e.g., race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin, and ability as well as cultural, political, religious, or other affiliations).” Association of American Colleges and Universities