What We Do
Curriculum Design - Training - Workshops - Publications
Hille-Magassa & Associates offers curriculum development, training, group facilitation and consulting services related to increasing all aspects of intercultural understanding. We create new courses for both classroom and on-line delivery, and web based learning materials; we facilitate public forums, conduct program evaluations, produce reports and recommendations and provide overseas pre-departure training. Contact us to discuss your needs and to learn more about our services.
We design, develop and deliver our services for business,industry, government, non-profit and community organizations and educational institutions.
Some workshops available that can also be tailored to meet your organization’s needs are:
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Intercultural communication
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Cultural intelligence and working across cultures
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Organizational capacity development
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Strategic team building, goal setting and planning
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Volunteer program development and management
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International development and pre-departure training
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Promoting respect, diversity and human rights in the workplace
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Resolving workplace conflict through the intercultural lens
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Mediation training and non-violent conflict resolution
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Conflict analysis and peacebuilding training for organizations
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Non-violence conflict transformation skills for youth
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Research and analysis in intercultural relations, immigration and refugee issues
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Program and project evaluation.
The following skill building workshops are available or can be adapted for your organization:
International Development
An orientation for people who want to work abroad. Many people want to contribute their talents to developing a better world. Whether you are volunteering or on contract, here is some basic information useful to anyone preparing to immerse themselves in another culture.
Introduction to Capacity Building
Building local capacity is now considered an important part of working with people anywhere. What are the elements and principles you need to understand to be an effective capacity builder? How do we 'develop capacity' in ourselves, with others and within organizations?
Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding
Conflict is part of life. Wherever you work, chances are you will one day get called on to diffuse a hot situation. To do this successfully, you need to assess the environment, analyze the potential for conflict and develop strategies to manage it.
Working Cross Culturally
Whether in Canada or overseas, working sucessfully with people from another culture can be a challenge. Understanding how our own culture influences how we act and think and what we expect can help us understand others and become more effective as members of intercultural teams.
Working with Child Soldiers
For humanitarian and development practitioners engaged in the integration of former child soldiers, the stakes are high. Being able to understand and respond in a timely manner to the needs of these children within the framework of their background and current experience is important.
