#5 - Nancy Bragard: Understanding Cultural DNA - embracing diversity by practicing the Art of Possibility

Nancy Bragard is an expert in intercultural consulting and collective intelligence. She shares a compelling story about the workshops she led for Dutch and French HR teams who were facing cultural misunderstandings. Through creative activities like developing cultural DNA profiles, she helped them uncover and appreciate their own cultural values as well as those of each other. The Dutch and French teams learned to navigate their differences, such as the Dutch tendency toward directness and the French preference for nuanced communication. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue and highlights the value of diversity within teams.  Nancy also explores broader themes of intercultural sensitivity and the benefits of embracing cultural differences to foster more effective collaboration. She advocates for practicing the Art of Possibility. Transcript Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Nancy Bragard and Collective Intelligence 03:09 Cultural Sensitivity and Intercultural Consulting 05:51 Understanding Cultural DNA: The Dutch and French Perspectives 11:22 Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue 16:04 Navigating Cultural Differences in Collaboration 21:08 The Art of Possibilities in Communication 26:06 Worldviews and Their Impact on Conversations 30:44 Embracing Diversity for Collective Wealth More info Nancy Bragard on LinkedIn Book The Art of Possibility, by Benjamin Zander