Intercultural Approach Podcast: "Cup of tea" series

#0. Interview of our Intercultural experts
(44 min)

#1. Irena Guidikova
ON HUMILITY, SPACE AND CURIOSITY
(43 min)

#2. Anna van Malder
ESPRIT LIBRE EN AFRIQUE
(28 min)

#3. Richard Harris
MAKING FRIENDS
(26 min)

Irena Guidikova from the Council of Europa paints a landscape in which true intercultural encounters become not just possible, but an inspirational perspective in the global village that we live in today.

Richard Harris speaks of the difference between cultural relativism and relativity, but most of all he shares his passion for the discovery of different cultures and advocates for friendship as the best entry into a new culture.

#4. Mor Khoudia Guèye
RESPECT DE L'ALTERITE
(29 min)

#5. The Intercultural Approach programme at the EDD by Ousmane Bangoura
(28 min)

#6. Marco Blankenburgh
INTERCULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
(37 min)

#7. Isabel Mohedano Sohm
VERS UNE GOUVERNANCE INTERCULTURELLE
(27 min)

Mor Khoudia Guèye, était le Secrétaire Général du Ministère de la Jeunesse du Sénégal, au moment de l'entretien et nous parle de ses aventures culturelles et de la nécessité de rencontrer l’autre avec ouverture d’esprit et respect. Ce n’est qu’en reconnaissant l’interdépendance qui existe entre les cultures que nous pouvons mener des changements en bien.

During this event, the team was able to exchange with development actors on interculturality issues in international development partnerships.

During this presentation, he emphasized the importance of interculturality in the workplace and the environment where interactions take place is very important. This is why openness and the implementation of tools are important in management, according to him. He says he is "addicted" to the idea of equipping people and organisations with the tools to improve relational success with the people around them in a world that needs more and more human connections.

#8. Lina Almarestani
CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
(28 min)

#9. Shelley Reinhart
STAY CURIOUS (Part 1)
(20 min)

#10. Shelley Reinhart
STAY CURIOUS (Part 2)
(14 min)

#11. Felipe Bosch
TODO CAMBIA (Part 1)
(15 min)

Dr. Almarestani, focuses on analysing intercultural skills from a psychological standpoint. In this episode, Dr. Almarestani shares her experience as someone who lives interculturality on a daily basis both on professional and personal level.

Take a breathtaking journey through the nuances of knowledge and curiosity. In this first part, together with Shelley explore the fascinating universe where the mysteries of our world lay, captured with an insatiable hunger for discovery.

In the previous episode, Shelley Reinhart introduced us to the concept of the Third cultural space. But why should we care? What can we gain from exploring new cultural dimensions? Join us in this episode as we uncover the value of embracing diverse cultures and the benefits that come with expanding our cultural horizons.

Felipe Bosch partage les implications de son identité culturelle multiple sur son travail de prospection et les défis passionnants liés à la convergence de perspectives différentes.

#12. Felipe Bosch
TODO CAMBIA (Part 2)
(21 min)

#13. Laurence Vandewalle
L’ART DE L'ECOUTE (Part 1)
(20 min)

#14. Laurence Vandewalle
L’ART DE L'ECOUTE (Part 2)
(20 min)

#15. Evangelina Blanco Gonzales
ACKOWLEDGING DIFFERENCES (Part 1)
(15 min)

Felipe partage son point de vue sur l'importance des échanges interculturels et la nécessité d'accorder une attention particulière aux voix des minorités dans l'élaboration des politiques de l'Union européenne.

Laurence Vandewalle, qui nous apportera un regard précieux sur ses expériences diplomatiques et sa passion pour la compréhension interculturelle.

Une discussion approfondie avec Laurence Vandewalle sur les enseignements que nous pouvons tirer de la culture chinoise et sur l'importance d'apprendre la langue du pays où l'on réside et travaille.

In this upcoming episode of Cup of Tea, we delve into the importance of cultural awareness without succumbing to stereotypes and clichés, while also recognizing our own biases and assumptions.

#16. Evangelina Blanco Gonzales
ACKNOWLEDGING DIFFERENCE (Part 2)
(14 min)

#17. Jamila El Assaidi
YOU CAN'T FORCE IT (Part 1)
(18 min)

#18. Jamila El Assaidi
YOU CAN'T FORCE IT (Part 2)
(10 min)

#19. & #20. Aline Brandstatter
PARLER AU COEUR
(15 & 17 min)

In the second segment of this episode, Evangelina Blanco Gonzales sheds light on her approach to managing cultural differences, emphasizing the need for creative solutions in delicate situations.

Coming from a bicultural background and having worked in four African EU Delegations, we talked to her about the changing role of Europe and how that needs to be acknowledged in the relationships we have in partner countries, but also how existing relations influence the cultural space within which we can move.

In the second part of this episode, Jamila continues to explain how her personal experiences have shaped her work, while changing political circumstances become an acute reality for our conversation with her.

Aline Brandstatter elaborates on the importance of developing cultural sensitivity for the staff of an institution like the European Commission and EU Delegations highlighting the role, the support and the need for the programmes like ex-InCA that help nurture those skills and knowledge about interculturality.

Intercultural Approach for EU external action

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