Intercultural Learning & Development

Your AITD SA Divisional Council invites you to our first event for ‘Spring 2023’: an in-person World Café style event at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel in Adelaide City.

As Learning & Development professionals, it’s imperative that we maintain effective connections with our organisations and ALL of our people. This is essential when considering the vast array of cultures present within all Australian workplaces, educational facilities, and communities. One thing is for certain: this cultural ‘mix’ will continue to function side by side from now into the future, but… to varying degrees. We are ALL part of this cultural ‘mix’ and we ALL contribute to its outcomes.

Intercultural Learning & Development provides us with the competence to understand and act appropriately and effectively in various cultural contexts. During this event, we’ll consider, discuss and share how cultural similarities and differences have affected us, and how we can ALL better understand and transfer Intercultural Learning and Development across our relevant work, education and community domains.

Places for this World Café style event are limited so please reserve your ticket now. The AITD SA Divisional Council look forward to seeing you at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel on the night.

Key Takeaways:

Intercultural Learning & Development considers:

• Intercultural attitudes – one’s openness, curiosity and acceptance of other cultures.
• Discovery and interaction – seeking information about other cultures and then communicating it.
• Cultural knowledge – how social and organisational groups work and how they interact.
• Interpreting and relating – one or more different cultures to one’s own culture.
• Critical cultural awareness – differences and similarities between cultures.

Meet the Presenters:

James Kmet:  AITD SA Divisional Councillor - James works as a consultant in L&D and OD across multiple sectors after 25+ years in the ADF. He’s worked in numerous L&D, OD, HRM and HRD, information management, operational and planning roles in Australia and overseas. James has a Master of Strategic OD, an MBA, a Bachelor of Training Development, the full suite of Lean Six Sigma, TAE, CELTA and GAICD. James has worked with AITD Divisional Councils since 2010 in the ACT, NSW and SA as a Councillor, State Vice / President, and National Board Director. James was born in Australia and has 3, possibly 4, European connections to his family name. He’s worked overseas on 9 separate occasions, has travelled to 80+ countries across all    7 continents, and has ‘plunged’ into all 5 (or 7) Seas between 78* North and 65* South. 

Maria Shapovalova:  AITD SA Divisional Councillor - Maria works as a People and Culture Coordinator at BET Group Global where she has expanded upon previous Human Resources, Business Support, and Organisational Performance roles throughout South Australia. Maria is completing a Master of Management (HRM) through the University of South Australia and has a Bachelor of Business (HRM) and TAE. Maria has worked with the AITD SA Divisional Council since 2018 as a Councillor and has also performed numerous volunteer and mentoring roles at the University of South Australia.  Maria was born & raised in the Soviet Union, witnessing the great Communist Empire collapse through her adolescence. She started and managed an English Language School and Translation Agency in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia through two revolutions before immigrating to Australia. Maria has travelled and worked throughout Europe, and has family in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, France and Canada.

Please note:

Members: $15.00 
Non members: $30.00 

A variety of light refreshments, including vegetarian, dairy free, and gluten free options will be provided.

A complimentary alcoholic beverage (wine or beer) is included in your ticket price. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served at the event. Additional beverages can be purchased during the evening.

Registration at the event from 5.30pm.

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions.