Intercultural Development Inventory
Development and Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities
Here are recommended learning opportunities to support your intercultural development journey.
What's Next?
Your guide for exploring your IDI Individual Profile Report and Individual Development Plan
Did you just have your individual debrief and looking for guidance on next steps?
Workplace Activities
DE&I Community of Practice
The DE&I Community of Practice (CoP) is a space to feel supported and empowered in your development journey.
The CoP is virtual, meets quarterly, and is open to individuals who have completed their IDI individual debrief. Talk to your IDI facilitator to learn more.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Want to join or start an ERG? Or maybe you just want to know more. Visit the ERG SharePoint page
Instructor Led Webinars
OD&L offers several instructor-led, live webinars on DE&I related topics. You can either attend an open enrollment session (best for individuals) or as a leader you can register your team.
Learn more about our webinars and register for an open enrollment or team session.
Building Your Cultural Intelligence: This session provides you with the skills to be effective and inclusive when working with cultures different than your own. You will explore your capabilities and awareness related to how you think, feel, and behave.
Connecting Through Generations: Understand the different generations present in today’s workplace and learn tactics to improve connection, engagement, and communication.
Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions: In this webinar, you’ll explore the meaning of microaggressions and build skills for responding whether you are a recipient, source, or witness.
Understanding Implicit Bias: This session will provide guidance in determining what your individual implicit biases are, how they are formed, and how to address them.
Insights Discovery: Insights is a psychometric tool based on the psychology of Carl Jung, built to help you understand yourself, understand others, and make the most of the relationships that affect you in the workplace. Learn more about Insights.
eLearning Courses
Are you looking for engaging learning opportunities that you can take on your own time? As a team member with Fairview, you have access to a comprehensive library of over 40 online learnings, available to you 24/7.
Here are a few DE&I related courses:
– How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back at Work (12 minutes)
– Inclusive Language and Communication (12 minutes)
– Microaggressions in the Workplace (10 minutes)
You can learn more about these courses and access the full catalog by visiting the self-paced learning learning page.
Self-Guided Activities
Activity: Identity, Culture, and Privilege
Map your social identity, explore your culture, and reflect on how these domains intersect with one another to shape your life experiences and interactions with others with our Identity, Culture, and Privilege Activity.
Team Discussion Guides & Learning Handouts
Visit the DE&I SharePoint page to find a team discussion guide and learning handouts in areas important to our organization. Each handout includes definitions, examples, and discussion questions that can be used alongside the team discussion guide.
Activity: Journey Partners
Foster learning, share experiences, and remain accountable to your growth with a journey partner.
HubICL – Intercultural Learning Hub Digital Toolbox
An intercultural learning hub created by Purdue University’s CILMAR: Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentorship, Assessment and Research. This hub has many resources for engaging with, adapting to, and bridging across cultural difference. Explore HubICL Toolbox
Be advised that many activities and lessons are student centered.
Country Comparison Tool
Learn about Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions with this interactive Country Comparison Tool.
Implicit Association Test (IAT)
Assess your conscious and unconscious preferences for over 90 different topics ranging from pets to political issues, ethnic groups to sports teams, and entertainers to styles of music. Project Implicit IAT
Books, Articles, & Podcasts
Here are just a few recommended readings on cultural frameworks
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions. https://open.maricopa.edu/culturepsychology/chapter/hofstedes-cultural-dimensions
The 7 Dimensions of Culture.
Understanding Trompenaars Cultural Dimensions: A Complete Guide. https://www.emexmag.com/understanding-trompenaars-cultural-dimensions-a-complete-guide/
BIN’s Recommended Readings
The Black Initiation Network (BIN) Employee Resource Group (ERG) has complied a list of DE&I recommended readings and resources which can be found on their SharePoint page (scroll to the bottom).
Discover more with Fairview’s Medical Library
An extensive electronic library and medical librarians committed to helping you find the information you need to support patient care, education and research. The Medical Libary can perform literature searches, offer customized training on resource use, and obtain journal articles. Visit Fairview’s Medical Library SharePoint.
Podcasts
Intercultural Podcasts: https://player.fm/podcasts/Intercultural
Theatre, Film & Arts
List of Cultural Museums in Minnesota: https://www.culturaldestinations.org/culturalmuseums
Diane Moua’s Favorite Spots For International Food in Minnesota: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/stars-of-the-north-diane-moua
5 Documentaries About Inclusion on Netflix: https://medium.com/design-bootcamp/5-documentaries-about-inclusion-on-netflix-ace1ee08115
Top 10 Documentaries on Global Subcultures: https://documentaryweekly.com/home/2020/6/3/top-10-documentaries-on-different-cultures
Multicultural Films to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls002417064/
Diverse Minneapolis Theaters Setting the Stage for Inclusion: https://www.minneapolis.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/theaters/diverse-theaters/
Related Fairview Programs and Offices
Fairview Commitments
Learn more about how as a leader and team member, we can achieve a culture of exceptional care and continuous improvement
DE&I SharePoint
Learn how we at Fairview value cultural diversity of employees and the patients we serve. This page includes summaries, discussion guides, and handouts for your use.
Equity Strategy Office
Learn about the Equity Strategy Office’s mission to advance health equity, healthcare equity, and DEI & access at Fairview.
Connecting with Care
Learn more about our services standards at Fairview, and hear directly from patients about their experiences as we set behavior standards that promote improved outcomes.