Breaking Invisible Barriers

Participating in this session offers you a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Norwegian culture and uncover the often overlooked «invisible barriers» that can affect social and professional interactions. Through engaging activities, visual tools, and experience sharing, you will develop practical skills for navigating cultural differences, building stronger relationships, and fostering cultural empathy across diverse environments.

Program:

Welcome and Introduction

Exploring the Concept of Culture 

Presentation: What is culture?
Defining cultural norms and their impact on behavior.

The Brain and Cultural Understanding 

How does the brain processes cultural differences
• Insights into cognitive flexibility and cultural adaptation

Navigating the Invisible Barriers 
• Everyone shares stories of cultural encounters and the challenges of the «invisible wall».

Visual Interpretation 

Viewing of images illustrating cultural norms, stereotypes, and contrasts.
Group activity: Interpreting the visuals and connecting them to participants' experiences.

Navigating Cultural Differences 

Group brainstorming: Strategies for navigating cultural differences and building stronger relationships.

Key Takeaways 

• Summarizing key insights from the session.
• Identify one action you will carry forward and put into practice.
• Q&A and reflections.