Multicultural Learning Solutions (MLS) training programs for employees at The University of Montana, are offered at the Missoula campus, the Montana Tech campus in Butte, and in the Missoula community. MLS workshops are based on years of research and experience in academia and human resources and are largely based on Howard Gardner’s studies on multiple intelligences.
Professional MLS workshops at UM are offered through Human Resource Services Career Development Program (CDP). These workshops are specifically designed for UM's staff, administrators and faculty.
MLS Instructional Methods consist of:
- Traditional and PowerPoint enhanced components
- Interactive discussions and simulations
- Individual and group exercises
MLS Workshop Topics:
Cross-Cultural Training for African Managers, APM Terminals Intensive Management and Executive Management Training for African Managers, two full-day workshops as instructor for the World Trade Education Institute, School of Business Administration, The University of Montana, July 21 and 22, 2008.
Cross-Cultural Differences in the Workplace – Training for Missoula City Employees, Supervisor Training for Missoula City Employees, three-hour interactive training with PowerPoint presentation, February 14, May 29 and June 12, 2008.
Cultural & Global Competence - Tools for Success in Today’s Global World, Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC), two 50-minute PowerPoint presentations for Military Science 101 course, October, 29 and 30th 2007.
Cross-Cultural Training for Chinese Managers, APM Terminals Intensive Management and Executive Management, Training for Chinese Managers, two full-day workshops as instructor for the World Trade Education Institute, School of Business Administration, UM, August 2 and 3, 2007.
Multicultural Intelligence in the Workplace,
September 27, 2007, James E. Todd Building, Room 204
Adjustment Stages of Culture Shock & Reverse Culture Shock -
Global Lessons Learned for Local Community Members,
November 13, 2007 University Center, Room 330
Managing Diversity – Important Multicultural Skills for The University of Montana Workplace,
December 6, 2007, James E. Todd Building, Room 203
Cultural Differences & Conflict – Building Behavioral and Communication Bridges That Work,
Spring 2008, date TBA
Past Workshop Topics:
Multiple Intelligences in the Workplace
October 5, 2006
Cultural Intelligence—Leading Individuals of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
December 5, 2006
Multicultural Sensitivity & Competence at the Workplace
November 3, 2005 UM, and March 9, 2006 at Montana Tech of The University of Montana in Butte, Montana.
Working at The University of Montana – Required Skills for Working in a Multicultural Environment
December 8, 2005 (Developed for the Mansfield Library)
MLS workshops and presentations were also developed for the Office of Foreign Student and Scholar Services, Career Services, and UM Advocates.
Please see MLS Track Record for past workshops.
