Multicultural Perspectives
4 clock hours
C-4557

 

Multicultural competence goes beyond being aware of culture differences and respecting diversity.  It requires translating this knowledge into action.  Multiculturally competent real estate agents have the capacity, knowledge, understanding, and skills to interact effectively with culturally diverse clients as well as their culturally diverse colleagues.  In this class, we will pursue the following objectives:

Establish a clear and shared understanding of the concepts of diversity, culture, and cultural competency;

Develop an awareness of the impact of personal culture on the dynamics of human interaction and how this comes into play during the practice of real estate;

Develop practical applications of the tools of cultural competency to the practice of real estate; and

Develop strategies and tactics to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.

"Most enjoyable! This type of session makes you think more about others and possibly why the situations you have been in turned out the way they did.  Multicultural aspects are playing a bigger and bigger role in our lives each day."
-Joseph Lee, Coldwell Banker Bain

"Jillayne, you are wonderful! Very concise and interesting."
Norma Osborne, John L. Scott

"I thoroughly enjoyed today's class."
Wendy Bartholomew, Windermere Northwest

"I found the class engaging.  The approach to the subject was interesting as the levels unfolded.  A very good class, a very good experience."
Jim Houston, Windermere Mount Baker

"This class was fascinating for me because it gave me insights into the effects of culture on the real estate industry from very personal points of view.  Examples from colleagues were real and presented challenges I had not thought of before."

"The time today went quickly! This class was a good introductory class on what multiculturalism is about, and was relevant to all aspects of my life."