When does now mean later? WorldPrism and Time

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When does now mean later?

WorldPrism and Time

How well do you understand why others don't seem to interpret time the same way you do?

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Not well at all

The Challenge: Multitasking or focus on one thing? Misunderstanding about time is not just frustrating, but can also cause significant business challenges. However, different perceptions of time can be a strength.

The Solution: This Masterclass and learning path will unpack cultural attitudes to time, show you how you can account for them and find the benefit of different understandings of time.

The Results:

Time and deadline clarity
Practical ways to align team and personal priorities
Greater self- and other-awareness

What is more important - your relationship with a colleague or getting to the next meeting on time?

Our Masterclass will help you learn how to interpret time through a culturally intelligent lens.

When does now mean later?

WorldPrism and Time

	INPUT	OUTPUT
Context setting	Whiteboard: Pros and cons of multitasking. Quiz: Exploring the meanings of ‘now’ in different languages and cultures.	Setting context and introducing the topic.
Culture and time	A quick review: The WorldPrism model of culture. Video: Tight vs Loose Tight vs loose time – perceptions and symptoms	Introducing an objective model to understand culturally different attitudes to time.
	Scenario: Recognizing cultural warning signs.	Learn how to recognize cultural styles.
	When is a deadline a deadline? Looking at language use. ABCDE strategies: Is it me that has to adapt?	Practical implications and adaptations.
	Align tight and loose styles to your team priorities. Chat: How do cultural differences create an advantage for me?	Making culture work for you.
Activating learning	Practical and culturally intelligent prioritization: Dealing with distractions Finding priorities – RICE ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’ – the power of lists Targets and sub-targets	Practical suggestions and takeaways.
Activating learning	Whiteboard: Start, Stop, Continue.	Activating learning and next steps.