Navigating Cross-Cultural Challenges

Thursday 16th November 

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

At IPWS Breakfast Conversations, IPWS brings together a small group of its members for a breakfast conversation on a selected topic that matters for a balanced and successful professional life.

This is a learning and sharing opportunity under the guidance of our expert conversation leader. Our members will be able to tackle their specific challenges while supporting each other and building not only a network but also meaningful relationships.

IPWS Breakfast Conversations is a members only event. A small number of tickets for this event are reserved as membership packages (which include a 1-year membership + event ticket) for those who would like to attend but who are not already members.

Join us on Thursday November 16th at RAC II for a talk with Heidi Berg, Sustainability and ESG Director – and Chinese tea and Kung Fu enthusiast, on “Navigating Cross-Cultural Challenges”.

Ever had those ‘Lost in Translation’ moments that made you wish for universal hand gestures? 

Nodding and smiling when you have no idea what’s being said – we’ve all been there!

Navigating cross-cultural work can feel like a rollercoaster, filled with thrilling challenges and unexpected surprises. You might find it challenging to collaborate with a team from a different cultural background than your own. They might also find it difficult to work with you (and you might not even be aware!).

Join us for our November Breakfast Conversations, where Heidi will share personal experiences and insights gained from working in over ten different countries. Her story will be brimming with funny culture shock moments, relatable language mishaps, and inspiring breakthroughs that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for diverse perspectives.

Heidi will introduce practical frameworks and tools to help you understand and effectively navigate cross-cultural work, including:

• Transforming cultural differences into strengths
• Enhancing communication with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Achieving success in cross-cultural work environments

Speaker

• Heidi Berg, Norwegian, Sustainability and ESG Director at DI Asia Base
• Acknowledged speaker and trainer
• Five years as consultant in China working on sustainability and innovation mainly for Nordic clients in China
• Previous experience from ESG investments and projects in South Asia and Africa
• Masters of Economics and Business Administration from Norway and Switzerland, specialization in finance