{"id":37,"date":"2026-01-12T16:29:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/?page_id=37"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T07:18:31","slug":"interkulturell-kommunikasjon-i-uhi-sektoren","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/interkulturell-kommunikasjon-i-uhi-sektoren\/","title":{"rendered":"Intercultural competence in the UHI-sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

As internationalization and cultural diversity increase, the sector faces new challenges and opportunities. The purpose of the module is to strengthen leaders' ability to understand and manage cultural differences, foster inclusive work environments, and exercise leadership based on trust, respect, and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A workshop-based approach combines professional development, reflection, and practical case studies. Some preparatory and follow-up work is expected. Participants gain insight into how cultural norms, communication styles, and expectations influence collaboration and leadership within academic organizations. They learn to identify and address barriers to inclusion, develop strategies for leading diverse teams, and contribute to an organizational culture characterized by fairness and equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The content ranges from theory and concepts regarding intercultural competence in higher education leadership\u2014covering topics such as power, structures, and communication\u2014to the management of international staff and practical reflection exercises drawn from the sector. The working methods alternate between academic introductions, group reflections, case-based work, experience sharing, and discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No specific prior knowledge is required, other than familiarity with the sector and basic leadership responsibilities. The aim is to provide participants with concrete tools and strategies for practicing inclusive leadership within an increasingly diverse academic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As a key part of the project, a dedicated toolkit is being developed for addressing diversity within one's own unit. We are also including links to other resources for working on diversity in our sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Module content and learning objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We normally meet for half a day to go through the following objectives for the gathering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Increase awareness and knowledge of how culture affects communication, leadership, and collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Provide the skills to build effective structures and relationships, as well as to support and develop one's own unit through leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contribute to a trust-based and inclusive work environment that can enhance the quality of research, teaching, dissemination, and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Meet the group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The modules have been developed in collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Vibeke Horn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OsloMet<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rosa Cam Andrade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    University of Stavanger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Kathrine Vangen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NTNU<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Lisa Lund<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    University of Bergen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Ann Birgitte Tveiten<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    University of Agder<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    I takt med \u00f8kende internasjonalisering og kulturelt mangfold st\u00e5r sektoren overfor nye utfordringer og muligheter. Form\u00e5let med modulen er \u00e5 styrke lederes evne til \u00e5 forst\u00e5 og h\u00e5ndtere kulturelle forskjeller, fremme inkluderende arbeidsmilj\u00f8er og ut\u00f8ve ledelse som bygger p\u00e5 tillit, respekt og likeverd. Gjennom en workshop-basert tiln\u00e6rming kombineres faglig p\u00e5fyll, refleksjon og praktisk casearbeid. Det forventes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-37","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":223,"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/37\/revisions\/223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kimu-uhi.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}