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Intercultural Awareness and Communication in Workplace 1
Intercultural Awareness and Communication in the Workplace
The Blended Intensive Program, organized under the coordination of Sivas Cumhuriyet University, aimed to improve the intercultural communication, inclusivity, diversity, and conflict management competencies of participants working in international relations offices and related units.
Physical Program
May 26–30, 2025
Application Location
Sivas, Türkiye
Number of Participants
20 participants
Academic Equivalent
3 ECTS
Program ID
Basic Information About the Blended Intensive Program
The institutional and academic identifiers listed in the Beneficiary Module registration for the program are presented below.
About the Program
Intercultural Competence and Corporate Communication
The program is designed to enable participants working in international relations offices or related departments of universities in Europe to effectively manage cultural diversity.
“The ”Intercultural Awareness and Communication in Workplace” training aims to improve the intercultural competence of staff working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, enable them to use effective communication methods in multicultural work environments, and strengthen mutual understanding in organizational collaborations.
The program addressed the impact of cultural differences on workplace communication, managing conflicts arising from cultural misunderstandings, inclusive practices in diverse teams, and strategies for recognizing cultural biases.
By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the program aims to enable participants to directly use the methods they acquire within their own institutions and in international partnership networks.
Realization Data
Program Statistics
The official records of the program have been aggregated without including individual participant information.
Distribution by Participant Type
Student and Staff Participation
Distribution by Sending Country
International Participation
Romania
15 katılımcı · %75
Latvia
5 katılımcı · %25
Distribution by Sending Institution
Institutional Distribution of Participants
Participants' names, surnames, mobility numbers, and other personal information are not published on this page. Statistics have been compiled solely from anonymized and aggregated data. Since anonymized gender data is not available in official records, a gender-based distribution has not been created.
International Partnership
Program Partners
Sivas Cumhuriyet University served as the coordinating and accepting higher education institution for the program.
Coordinating Institution
Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Sivas, Türkiye
- Erasmus Code
- TR SIVAS01
- OID
- E10127100
- Role of Mobility
- Accepting Institution
Partner Institution
Academia de Poliție Alexandru Ioan Cuza
Bucharest, Romania
- Erasmus Code
- RO BUCURES14
- OID
- E10155303
- Role of Mobility
- Sending Institution
Partner Institution
Liepājas Universitāte
Liepāja · Latvia
- Erasmus Code
- LV LIEPAJA01
- OID
- E10162418
- Role of Mobility
- Sending Institution
Partner Institution
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bucharest, Romania
- Erasmus Code
- RO BUCURES04
- OID
- E10202981
- Role of Mobility
- Sending Institution
Program Objectives
Basic Learning and Development Objectives
Understanding Cultural Differences
To evaluate the effects of cultural differences on workplace communication, behaviors, and organizational relationships.
Effective Communication
Developing open, appropriate, and mutually understanding communication strategies in multicultural environments.
Conflict Management
To recognize conflicts arising from cultural misunderstandings and to apply constructive solutions.
Inclusive Working Environment
To promote inclusion, mutual respect, and organizational collaboration in diverse teams.
Prejudice Awareness
Identifying cultural biases and implicit assumptions and developing strategies to reduce their impact.
Strengthening International Networks
To establish a sustainable communication and professional collaboration network among international relations personnel in Europe.
Educational Approach
Methods and Expected Outcomes
Application Methods
Participatory and Experience-Oriented Learning
Workshops
Facilitated discussions and applications of Hofstede's cultural dimensions, Hall's cultural contexts, and the Trompenaars model.
Case Studies
Examining real-world cultural challenges encountered in international university settings and proposing solutions.
Role-playing and simulation
Implementing cross-cultural workplace scenarios using experiential learning methods.
Group Discussions
Peer learning based on participants sharing their best practices and organizational experiences.
Expert Presentations
Training sessions conducted by experts in the field of intercultural communication.
Expected Outcomes
Post-Program Competencies
- Increasing awareness of the impact of cultural diversity on workplace dynamics.
- Developing communication skills suitable for multicultural environments.
- Developing feasible strategies for managing cultural challenges.
- Strengthening the ability to create inclusive teams and work environments.
- Acquiring a set of resources, models, and application tools for intercultural competence.
- Strengthening communication and professional networks among international relations personnel in Europe.
Hybrid Application Structure
Program Calendar
The Blended Intensive Programme was supported by online components performed before and after physical activity.
17–21
May 2025
Online Component
Pre-program training module
Completion of videos, reading materials, suggested resources, and online assessment activities related to cross-cultural theories and concepts.
26–30
May 2025
Physical Component
Face-to-Face Education Program in Sivas
Workshops, case studies, group discussions, role-playing, simulations, expert presentations, and intercultural interaction activities.
2–6
June 2025
Online Component
Post-Program Webinars
Expert sessions on virtual intercultural communication, managing cultural biases in online environments, and evaluating program outcomes.
Virtual Component
Online Learning and Participant Interaction
Pre-program materials
Videos, readings, and online assessments prepare participants for fundamental concepts.
Virtual Discussion Platform
An interactive space for sharing experiences, problems, and best practices before and after the program.
Post-Program Webinars
Sessions focusing on advanced topics such as virtual intercultural communication and managing online cultural biases.
Participation Profile
Requirements for Participation
The program is specifically designed for staff working in international relations offices or similar institutional units.
English Proficiency
Minimum B1 level English proficiency.
Area of Interest
Interest in intercultural communication, inclusion, and diversity.
Active Participation
Motivation to actively participate in training, discussion, and practical activities.
Partnership
A desire to work with participants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
Full Participation
Ability to participate in all components of the program, both physical and online.
Priority Target Group
Personnel working in international relations offices or related institutional units.
Application and Nomination
Corporate Application Process
Internal Application
Candidates participate in internal application processes run by their university's Erasmus+ or international relations unit.
KA131 Mobility Support
Participants must apply for the Erasmus+ KA131 staff training mobility grant through their own higher education institutions.
Sending Institution Nomination
The sending higher education institution officially nominates the selected participants to Sivas Cumhuriyet University.
Nomination Deadline
Nominations for the program were submitted to the coordinating university by April 11, 2025.
Program Communication
Sivas Cumhuriyet University
For information regarding nomination and institutional collaboration processes, please contact the Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator.
This page is based on information from the program's official Beneficiary Module registration and program announcement. Participants' personal information has not been published; statistics are presented anonymously and in aggregate form.