Establishing a Professional ‘Self’ through Effective Intercultural Communication

Eric Chuar has completed the Establishing a Professional ‘Self’ through Effective Intercultural Communication for Personal & Professional Productivity and received a certificate from National University of Singapore.

SCHOOL:
National University of Singapore

GRADUATED:
2017

DURATION:
6 Months

Establishing a Professional ‘Self’ through Effective Intercultural Communication

Communication Skills Gained

Learn how to communicate effectively to establish relationships with colleagues in a culturally and linguistically diverse community

Establish a professional self in a globalised workplace.

Effectively inform your colleagues based on the 7 principles of communication to inform.

Learn to adopt strategies to build a professional image and relationships with colleagues as a team member and team leader in a globalised.

Course Perspective

So, I’ve just wrapped up the course on Establishing a Professional ‘Self’ through Effective Intercultural Communication. And let me tell you, it wasn’t your run-of-the-mill class. I’m the type who digs in before diving into any learning experience, but this course still had a lot to offer that I couldn’t just pick up on my own.

Now, communicating across cultures isn’t a new thing for me. Living in Malaysia and Singapore for years gives you a pretty good crash course in that. But this class took it to another level. It’s not just about understanding language or customs; it’s about establishing a “professional self” in a global setting. That’s gold for anyone in digital marketing or any other field where you need to connect with people worldwide.

The seven principles of communication were a game-changer. They’re not just a list; they’re a playbook for how to get your message across clearly, whether you’re dealing with a client or a colleague. This is crucial in a culturally diverse community. It doesn’t matter how good your ideas are if you can’t get people to understand them.

Building a professional image isn’t just for show; it’s a critical part of being part of a team, especially in a leadership role. The course dished out real strategies for making that happen, from effective communication to understanding the nuances of team dynamics in different cultures.

I get it; some people might think courses and certificates are just paper, but it’s what you take away that counts. And I’m not just keeping this knowledge to myself. I’m all about sharing what I know, whether it’s in my main gigs like digital marketing and programming or other stuff I’m passionate about like badminton and wine. With what I’ve learned here, I feel better equipped to do just that.

So, what’s next? Time to put all this learning into practice. I’m not getting any younger, and there’s a lot of knowledge I want to pass on. This course has just added a few more tools to my toolbox, and I can’t wait to use them. Cheers to never stopping the learning journey.