Cultural Awareness Blog
Don’t be shy, stay informed about Cultural competence (otherwise known as Cultural sensitivity or awareness), and transform your perspective to build stronger workplaces, communities, and spaces.
What Freedom and Intellectual Freedom Mean to Me
What does being ‘free’ mean to you? To me, it’s many things that are central to who I am, and how I approach, and am affected by the world around me. When I think about freedom, there are so many...
The Power of the Afrikan Woman: Embracing Gender and Balance
In my experience, the voice of the woman isn't always heard, appreciated, understood, or valued. The role, if we're not careful, could be dictated to us by others, and I thought it was worth talking...
Emancipating Ourselves: A Journey to Liberation
English is not my first language. For that reason, I take in what is being said and sometimes I reflect it back at myself to understand what it is that I understand. So the idea of emancipating my...
Afrika Day: Embracing Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
As I reflect on Afrika Day, I am reminded of the profound significance of Cultural heritage in both personal and professional spheres. Afrika, with its diverse Cultures, traditions, and histories,...
What is Cultural Competence and Its Benefits?
As we navigate an increasingly diverse and globalised world, the concept of Cultural competence has become more crucial than ever for organisations. Cultural competence involves understanding,...
The Role of Diverse Teams in Driving Innovation
Diversity within teams is a powerful catalyst for innovation. Having coached leaders across various industries, I have seen firsthand how embracing different perspectives can reshape business...
Conversations With Myself
I'm SisDr Sandra Richards, and I'm talking to myself. The reason why I'm talking to myself, it's because I keep asking people to help me with things, and it's never quite an urgent matter for them....