Welcome back to the second episode of the #howtoBeglobal Podcast!
Viviana Premazzi is THE expert in developing a global mindset, help companies and individuals to understand the worlds around them. Born in Italy, now living in Malta but working with people from across the world, she started her company: Global Mindset Development™ GMD Malta. We’re talking about: What the heck is a global mindset and what do I have to do with it? Coffee breaks in Finland vs. the Mediterranean! The joys of cultural misunderstandings and taking things for granted, and what is home?
To (w)RAPP up episode #2:
What is a global mindset and why is it important? (2:00min)
How Viviana is helping companies to become a more inclusive and diverse workplace (5:50min)
From a small town in Italy to a global mindset (12:00min)
Let’s talk about the fun stories and misunderstandings (17:00min)
High- and Low-Context Cultures (21:00min)
Where is home? (28:00min)
What does how to Be global mean to you?
Viviana: The world is my home and I know I can enjoy all the different people I meet. I want to be curious and enjoy the world around me as much as I can.
About my guest, Viviana Premazzi:
Social Entrepreneur, Founder Global Mindset Development™ GMD
“I am passionate about helping people to develop a global mindset to understand the worlds around them."
Social Entrepreneur, Founder of Global Mindset Development - GMD
Lecturer in Cultural Intelligence at the University of Malta
Financial Education and Remittances Specialist at The World Bank
Ph.D. in Sociology of Migration, MA in Intercultural and Interreligious Conflicts Management, Accredited Lecturer in Intercultural Management by Hofstede Insights, I have worked as a consultant for corporations and not-for-profit organizations in Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.
"I have provided expert advice in education, security, HR, marketing, and management to international organizations, government agencies, national and international companies, NGOs, charities, and social enterprises and I have been researcher and lecturer for universities and research institutes in Europe and North America.
I strongly believe in the power of Edutainment (Entertainment Education) and of the learning by doing. My aim is always bridging research with practice and fieldwork."
At GMD, I help my clients to:
adopt and develop a global mindset and “culture add” mentality to attract and retain diverse talent;
value and transform the diverse workforce in a real competitive advantage;
develop innovative practice and tools to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, helping to review progress and achieve objectives;
foster an inclusive employee experience creating community and sense of belonging;
find the best way to promote social change while bridging the gap between profit and purpose.
You can find her here:
http://gmdmalta.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vivi_premaxxi/
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https://www.facebook.com/GMDMalta
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviana-premazzi/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-mindset-development-gmd-malta/
