The Case for Intercultural Creativity

Intercultural creativity supports the future of work by helping workplaces to thrive. Image credit: juliej514 for iStockPhoto.

Future of Work Sherpa Dan Smolen interviews Genein Letford to discuss the case for intercultural creativity at work.

Genein Letford is a public speaker, podcaster, and thought-leader in intercultural creativity. She works with hiring managers to help them create thriving workplaces.

When people at work collaborate, they often pair up with others who are most like them. The old expression “birds of a feather flock together” aptly describes the preferences that we have in others.

However, the workplace benefits most when we seek out people that are least like us. To that end, Genein states the case for intercultural creativity.

Listen to full interview HERE.

In this episode, Genein:

• Describes intercultural creativity and its importance in the workplace.
• Defines the 7 Gems:

Creative Growth Mindset.

The Empathetic Way.

Cultural Observation.

Cultural Curiosity.

Perspective Shifting.