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2013 Diversity Conference Session Planner
Workplace Application: This session will help you sharpen your cross-cultural communication skills and be a more effective D & I leader in today's multicultural environment.
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Successful organizations in today's multicultural environment understand the importance of effective cross-cultural communications. Do you have the skills needed to communicate effectively across cultural differences? Is your organization prepared to effectively manage a multicultural workforce? In this session, you will learn the fundamentals of cross-cultural communications from a dynamic cross-cultural strategist. Ms. Aranza was born in the Philippines, raised in Hawaii, was an exchange student to Russia, resides in the Metro Washington, DC area and travels worldwide consulting for global companies. Her background brings first-hand insights and solutions to help you be effective in cross-cultural communications. You will learn how to:

  • Enhance your ability to be an effective communicator in a multicultural environment.
  • Improve your personal performance with multicultural teams.
  • Heighten your ability to attract and retain a multicultural workforce.
 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Wednesday, October 30, 2013 - 8:00am to 9:15am
Presenter: 
Sonia Aranza
CEO
Aranza Global Cross-Cultural Strategies
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Global Speaker Sonia Aranza has presented on the international stage from Spain to Singapore.  She brings 27+ years of experience in Diversity, Inclusion & Global Leadership. Her clients include Boeing, CIA, McDonald’s and more. The U.S. Department of Labor describes her work as “Outstanding” and was selected to execute programs for landmark cases. SHRM featured her as a Diversity & Inclusion Expert in HR Magazine and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership. She serves on the Faculty of Howard University’s Executive Diversity Program; named “100 Most Influential Filipina Americans in the United States” and honored “100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World.”

SESSIONS:
Location: 
Yerba Buena Ballroom 1-2
Amount of Credit: 
1.25
Credit Type: 
•Global Credit
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
Competency: 
Communication
Global & Cultural Effectiveness
Intended Audience: 
Mid-Level
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