The Innovative Methodology for Personal and Professional Growth

BERND GIBSON

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER

WHO IS BERND?

LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNER, INTERCULTURAL EXPERT, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR IESEG AND MUSICIAN

Bernd is a Learning Experience Designer and Facilitator in the intercultural field. He is based in France and helps students and professionals prepare for and adapt to multicultural and diverse environments. Bernd is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion as a leverage for creativity, innovation, problem-solving and ultimately, peace.

His passion for experiential learning helps him design and stage memorable and emotionally engaging learning journeys, face to face and virtual events, as well as learning games Inside and outside France.

Bernd is also the singer and guitarist of Gibson & Hope. Born in Cologne, Germany of British descent, he has lived in France for more than 20 years and considers himself a true European.

He started his career in Germany as a language trainer and interpreter, before he moved to London to work as a coach in the City. In France he set up his own business specialised in learning experience design.

He is also an adjunct professor for IESEG School of Management and the Université Catholique de Lille. He now lives on the Atlantic coast.

  • 30 years of experience in the field of training

  • Expert in intercultural management and member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR)

  • Experience Economy and Learning Experience Designer expert

  • Designer of online courses, serious games and thematic workshops

  • Author
 

BERND’S COURSES JOURNEYS AND GAMES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

THE CULTURE EXPERIENCE

AFFECTING EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES AND WORK, WE ALL NEED TO UNDERSTAND AND DEVELOP OUR ABILITY TO NAVIGATE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

For leaders, managers, decision makers, and their teams involved in growing and developing effective intercultural relationships

6 hours in total – Designed to be delivered as a one- or two-session workshop

Whether you work internationally or in diverse teams, travel or live in a multicultural setting, the impact of cultural differences must be considered in todays world. You may not even know that these differences exist. Or you may have difficulties communicating across cultures, but do not quite understand why. The ‘Culture Experience’ is a learning journey dedicated to giving you the tools to understand your own reactions to cultural differences, and to find new ways to relate to people who live and work differently to you. How can we build more meaningful intercultural relations at home and internationally? How can we learn to see the world from the perspective of others? How can we overcome fears, biases and stereotypes and build more inclusive communities? By creating the emotional map of your own cultural journey you will get a third party perspective on what works for you, enabling you to move forward using an approach that creates success. Sharing stories and comparing perspectives, making sense of emotional reactions and developing empathy across cultures will help you broaden your vision, not only for a deeper understanding of culture, but also for more effective communication and successful interactions.

COURSE FEATURES

A better understanding of what cultural difference actually means

A personalised mapping session in relation to your specific challenges with cultural differences

A personalised mapping session in relation to your specific challenges with cultural differences

The ability to run your business across cultural divides, opening up new market possibilities

Step by step instructions on how to identify and deal with intercultural teams at work and at play

INSIGHTS FROM BERND

The fascinating world of intercultural relationships