Embracing Differences Understanding Culture through immersive, experiential learning
Aug 29, 2025
Dive into a captivating discussion on the power of experiential learning to grasp culture beyond mere definitions. The talk emphasizes the importance of transforming familiar surroundings into new perspectives through immersive experiences. Attendees will explore diverse cultural settings in Calgary, from a church to a Buddhist monastery, enhancing their cultural understanding. The conversation reveals how observational learning can significantly impact workplace culture and safety, encouraging active participation in reshaping organizational dynamics.
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Prefer Experiential Workshops
- Do design culture workshops that are experiential rather than lecture-driven.
- Use real-world visits to help participants apply cultural lessons back at work and home.
Culture Is Lived, Not Defined
- Culture is felt through observations and conversations rather than abstract definitions.
- Failing to make the familiar strange and the strange familiar blocks learning and perpetuates repeat problems.
Make The Familiar Strange
- Making the familiar strange exposes risks people have normalized by routine.
- Without tools to notice, organizations often can't even perceive hazards to report them.