One of the speakers shared on Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory, which includes factors such as ‘Power Distance Index,’ ‘Masculinity vs Femininity,’ and more. The theory helped the youth understand differences in culture and values between other countries and societies. Participants also manage to equip themselves with basic skills to manage conflict more effectively through exchanges and role-playing dialogue with the speaker, who is also a psychologist by profession. Learning to recognise characteristics of uncooperative people and identifying solutions to work with them can help to reduce situations of conflict and result in a more satisfying work or social environment.

The session was a fruitful one where the youth took away practical knowledge and useful tips from the 2-hour workshop.