Intercultural Leadership

Students explore historical and cultural perspectives of leadership within organizations, and the hospitality industry, both globally and internationally. Students examine local Indigenous histories and cultures and the complex issues surrounding cross-cultural leadership within the diverse cultures in today’s workforces. Emphasis is placed on intercultural and leadership competencies needed to build and maintain relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and communities across all sectors of the business environment. Students assess how to build inclusive environments on a foundation of trust, respect, and transparency in order to encourage engaging, motivated and high performing teams.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

• 1. Cross cultural issues and implications - locally and globally
  2. History of local Indigenous communities
  3. Social and ethical responsibilities in business
  4. Leadership characteristics required to manage culture-based challenges
  5. Personal and organizational cultural values
  6. Intercultural sensitivities
  7. Relationship building and diplomacy
  8. Culturally sensitive communication process
  9. Problem solving strategies for diverse teams

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.