Reflection on Cultural Difference and Inter Cultural Learning

Question: What are the Difference Reflection on Cultural Difference and Inter-Cultural Learnig. Answer: Introduction Organization around the world are globalizing and incorporating in diversity in their workforce to cater to a diversified range of customers(Penbek, 2012). Organizations employ professionals who have understanding with respect to intercultural competence. There are various critical difference amongst between every prominent cultures globally. The scope of this reflective journal entry analyses my personal skills and learning related to intercultural understanding and bridging of any gaps if exists. Analysis Organizations while conducting business in cross-cultural context needs to have a thorough understanding of various differences within cultures. In our course of International Experience we have several areas that helped develop our skills and understanding related to intercultural aspects. Our professors motivated me such that I am able to undertake high learning in the area of intercultural competence(Bennett, 2011). Due to this course there has been high transfer of learning that I have received. I feel this learning will be my life-long expertise which I will be able to apply in desired professional area to gain outstanding results. One of the most important theories that helped develop our inter-cultural context is Hofstede cross-cultural analysis where each countrys culture has been discussed in great detail. Globe study is another important area that developed insight pertaining to cross-cultural parameters of various countries. Understanding of cultural preferences according to countries formed the basic understanding guidelines. Then we were provided detailed insight into culturally diverse world. For my understanding of cross-cultural I have taken help from several self-help books(Savicki, 2010). In case where there will be a gap in my understanding I will refer to my professor for guidance. Through regular learning and guidance I will be able to accomplish my goals in my career and develop sound understanding regarding various concepts related to intercultural in great details. While working as a professional I will need to exhibit skills related to diversified world hence there will be limited learning time. Thus, I will have to learn all skills during the course of my college itself. I aim to maintain a self-assessment journal wherein my learnings and skills gained will be recorded periodically from time to time. I will record data in this journal by taking extensive feedback from my class mates and colleagues, then accordingly will make room for improvements. Though I have a theoretical knowledge regarding intercultural aspects but I have never put it in practice. Hence I lag experience in the field which is the only area of development. I had limited understanding with regards to intercultural aspects but this course enlightened me and now I have a broader perspective of the field(Godwin-Jones, 2013). As a student of this discipline I will rate myself as a proficient learner, who is capable of depicting various skills and knowledge into practice in this area. Yet there is high scope for improvement for which I will have to continuously assess myself and develop them accordingly. Conclusion This self-reflection journal helped me analyse that my learnings are theoretical in nature and I need to gain practical experience. I will try my best to gain appointment as an intercultural manager such that I am able to put theories into practice. References Bennett, J., 2011, February. Developing intercultural competence. In2011 Association of international education administrators conference workshop, San Francisco, CA. Godwin-Jones, R., 2013. Integrating intercultural competence into language learning through technology.Language Learning Technology,17(2), pp.1-11. Penbek, ?., Yurdakul ?ahin, D. and Cerit, A.G., 2012. Intercultural communication competence: A study about the intercultural sensitivity of university students based on their education and international experiences.International Journal of Logistics Systems and Management,11(2), pp.232-252. Savicki, V., 2010. Developing intercultural competence and transformation: Theory, research