Mind the Gap in the Multicultural Board – Coaching perspective
July 9, 2024
As a non-executive director in a multicultural board, you may have faced misunderstandings, miscommunications, and ineffective decision-making processes. It might have felt like walking into a modern-day Tower of Babel, where diverse perspectives clashed, emotions ran high, and finding common ground seemed like an uphill battle.
Imagine a boardroom where some members preferred meticulous planning, while others thrived on spontaneity. Valuable insights were often met with skepticism or, worse, outright dismissal – a phenomenon known as the "Cassandra Syndrome". It was a delicate dance, and one misstep could disrupt the entire rhythm.
This workshop shed light on the nuances of board culture through a coaching perspective. Participants stepped into research and immersed themselves in familiar case studies. We learned practical techniques for:
Providing negative feedback,
Learning to read the room,
Mastering the art of disagreeing agreeably, and
Making balanced decisions.
About SF Vision Accelerator Coaching Ltd
SF Vision Accelerator Coaching is an executive coaching company specialising in leadership development, managing change and executive presence. It was founded by Dr Sonya Dilova in October 2023. It is a purpose-driven company committed to bringing humanity and galvanising success in the fast lane.
Her clients are executives from private equity, rating agency, asset management, research and marketing providers.
The video recording for this roundtable discussion can be viewed below.
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