MINNEAPOLIS, June 25, 2009 - Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is offering lunch and learn sessions on cross cultural communication and conflict resolution skills.

Children’s is inviting pediatric and medical colleagues from the community to attend the free sessions. 

To register or learn more, contact Boris Kalanj at (612) 813-7989 or at boris.kalanj@childrensmn.org.

The Minnesota Medical Association supports efforts to improve cross-cultural care in Minnesota.

July - Dynamics of Cross-Cultural Communication

Facilitator: David B. Hunt, J.D.

The participants will experience a culture clash simulation, learn about common stumbling blocks in cross-cultural communication, and discuss ways of forming productive cross-cultural relationships with patients and co-workers.

Children’s - Minneapolis
Thursday, July 2
Education Center
12 – 1:30 p.m.

Children’s – St. Paul
Thursday, July 9
GardenView room 4057
12 – 1:30 p.m.

Please bring your own lunch to this 90 minute session.


August - Resolving Cross-Cultural Conflict

Each participant will complete and self-score The Intercultural Conflict Style (ICS) Inventory to identify his/her own fundamental approach for resolving conflict. Skills for resolving culture-based conflicts will be discussed and practiced.

Facilitator: David B. Hunt, J.D.

Children’s – St. Paul
Wednesday, August 19
GardenView room 4057
12 – 1:30 p.m.

Children’s - Minneapolis
Thursday, August 6
Conference Center
12 – 1:30 p.m.

Please bring your own lunch to this 90 minute session.