Kathy Borys Siddiqui

Intercultural Awareness is one of the key components when it comes to the retention of highly skilled employees in Denmark. In order for employees and employers to thrive in their professional environment, awareness and understanding are essential. Intercultural Awareness in a business setting is directly proportional to its productivity!

This workshop/talk is aimed at bringing awareness, understanding, and overcoming the challenges Internationals may face when living in Denmark in order to have smoother transitions and adaptation into the host country. Adapting and understanding the Danish culture plays an important role in every International transition. For example, having a deeper understanding of why both Danes and Internationals behave in certain ways at work is one of the tools to obtain a thriving intercultural society. When moving, adjustment to the new home country can be a challenge, therefore finding balance, a sense of belonging, as well as creating a fulfilling work culture are often key elements. The only way to bridge cultural gaps is by raising awareness, encouraging open conversations, and emphasizing the importance of what connects us rather than what divides us.

In this interactive workshop or talk we focus on what makes up an International Identity as well as how to foster a sense of belonging. Together we will take a closer look at the feeling of Doubleness that many Internationals are challenged by and what skills Internationals have that are powerful tools but that might not yet be fully utilized and tapped into.