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Multicultural CollaborationMulticultural CollaborationA module on Accommodating A module on Accommodating

Cultural Diversity Cultural Diversity

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What is multicultural What is multicultural collaboration?collaboration?

Two or more groups or organizations Two or more groups or organizations comprised of different backgrounds comprised of different backgrounds

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Why is multicultural Why is multicultural collaboration important?collaboration important?

It gets everyone involvedIt gets everyone involved It emphasizes common interest, not differencesIt emphasizes common interest, not differences It makes for more effective communication It makes for more effective communication

between groupsbetween groups It makes people aware of other cultures It makes people aware of other cultures It creates a communityIt creates a community It makes a more just societyIt makes a more just society

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When should you commit to When should you commit to multicultural collaboration?multicultural collaboration?

When people affected by a problem are When people affected by a problem are not involved in the solutionnot involved in the solution

When various organizations with common When various organizations with common goals are pulling in different directions goals are pulling in different directions

When there are problems between When there are problems between diverse groupsdiverse groups

Before any problems ariseBefore any problems arise

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Guidelines for multicultural Guidelines for multicultural collaboration:collaboration:

Learn from generalization, but don't Learn from generalization, but don't stereotypestereotype

PracticePractice Don't assume that our way is the right wayDon't assume that our way is the right way Listen actively and empathetically Listen actively and empathetically Respect the opinion of othersRespect the opinion of others Be aware of different cultures and valuesBe aware of different cultures and values

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How to build a multicultural How to build a multicultural collaboration:collaboration:

State objectives clearlyState objectives clearly Conduct strategic outreach and Conduct strategic outreach and

membership developmentmembership development Establish and structure operating Establish and structure operating

procedures that reinforce equalityprocedures that reinforce equality Practice new and various modes of Practice new and various modes of

communication and special supportcommunication and special support Create leadership positions for everyone Create leadership positions for everyone Engage in culturally sensitive activities Engage in culturally sensitive activities