People Smart Summer Series

The 2026 People Smart Summer Series explores Cultural Dimensions Theory with a focus on practical applications in each of the featured professions (as well as a closing session for people from a variety of people-oriented professions). 

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Cultural Dimensions theory recognizes that misunderstandings and miscommunications often arise in multicultural environments due to a lack of understanding of the six cultural dimensions we often take for granted:

• Power Distance Index

• Individualism vs. Collectivism

• Motivation Towards Achievement and Success

• ​Uncertainty Avoidance Index

• ​Short-Term vs. Long Term Orientation Index

• Indulgence vs. Restraint

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An understanding of these dimensions can improve outcomes for practitioners in people-first professions.

 

Each workshop in the series will include:

• An exploration of how these dimensions might show up in your work

• Interactive activities to help you self-assess, reflect on your practice, and engage with likeminded professionals

• Opportunities to interview a multicultural panel of guests who are stakeholders in the work you do