Navigating our communities workshop
This workshop offers a deep dive into the three Ps—power, privilege, and positionality—providing participants with essential tools for developing intercultural competence.
Through guided discussions and reflective activities, participants will explore how these dynamics influence their interactions with diverse communities, including ethnic, gender, disability, and rainbow groups.
Participants will leave with a deeper awareness of how to navigate complex cultural landscapes and build meaningful connections with communities they may not yet fully understand.
Key topics
- The influence of power, privilege, and positionality in shaping interactions
- Exploring personal positionality and its impact on perceptions and relationships
- Developing tools for cultural navigation and building inclusive practices
- Strengthening communication across a variety of identities and experiences
Target audience
This workshop is designed for academic and professional staff at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland who are committed to building bridges across communities and embracing the rich diversity within the University.
Duration: 4 hours
Key Takeaways
- Heightened awareness of power, privilege, and positionality:
Reflect on how these concepts shape your relationships and interactions. - Enhanced intercultural awareness:
Gain insights into cultural differences and the role of social dynamics in cross-cultural engagement. - Practical communication strategies:
Learn how to engage thoughtfully with communities you may not yet fully understand. - Tools for cultural navigation:
Acquire frameworks for empathetic, respectful interactions across diverse identities. - Confidence in building inclusive relationships:
Develop the ability to cultivate meaningful, authentic connections within the university and beyond.