This is the last entry in the Dream Wizards series. Please scroll down to the January 2007 entry to start at the beginning of the series.
The following is a summary of the work I did with Dr. Boniface Etuk in the early 1990's. Boniface asked me to summarize a case study he had done on a training program developed by the Manitoba Institute of Management (MIM no longer is in operation).
Project Development Training as a Mechanism for Intercultural Technology Transfer
A Definition of Intercultural Technology Transfer
The broad definition of Intercultural Technology Transfer (ITT) is the exchange of anything man-made (language, symbols, frameworks, ideas, skills, expertise, processes, knowledge, equipment) between two cultures (organizations, cultural and socio-economic groups, countries).
Technology is created by individuals, groups/organizations, and nations to provide solutions within their contexts (needs, problems, aspirations, culture, and history). Technology transfer occurs when one or both cultures see this as a benefit. To successfully1 transfer technology to another context, the technology must be translated to fit the new context for mutual benefit between partners. Both the context that existed in the development of the technology, as well as the context of where that technology will be transferred to must be considered when translating it.
1 Success is defined as achieving the goals of the project, creating desired mutual benefits for the partners, and without creating cultural conflict.
The Three Phases of Project Development for Intercultural Technology Transfer
Project development has been successfully used as a mechanism for ITT (PD for ITT). PD for ITT is structured into three phases. The main activities for each phase are:
A) conducting needs and strengths assessments, developing project plan outlines (for students this would also include creating a learning plan), connecting with local and foreign partners; and making personal preparations for living in a new culture;
B) adapting to a new culture, acquiring and/or adapting technology that fits the intended context, refining the project plan, maintaining regular communication with partners, and preparing to return to your home culture or move on to the next project; and
C) finalizing the project plan through a collaborative process with stakeholders, implementing the project, readapting to your home culture or moving on to the next project.
The Two forms of Project Development for Intercultural Technology Transfer Training
Training people in PD for ITT can take two forms: 1) training personnel who wish to export their own technology to new cultures (PD for ITT Export); and 2) training personnel who desire to import relevant technology to their home culture (PD for ITT Import).
PD for ITT Export training provides expertise in: facilitating individuals and groups/organizations through the needs assessment process, creating partnerships, collaboration training, cultural sensitivity/orientation, preparing for culture shock, adapting technology to new contexts, project development and management for mutual benefit, training others in PD for ITT.
People who would benefit from this training: trainers, experts, development workers, change agents who want to help individuals, groups, and/or societies, entrepreneurs.
PD for ITT Import training provides individuals with training in project development and management, then specific training on needs assessment, searching for and using relevant technology from foreign culture(s), creating partnerships, collaboration training, cultural sensitivity/orientation, preparing for culture shock, and finally adapting the technology and using it to complete a project within their own context.
People who would benefit from this training: students, change agents within a society or organization, entrepreneurs.
Needs of Individuals and Small Organizations Involved in PD for ITT
Several needs have been identified that would enhance PD for ITT training and project development for individual and small organizational change agents. These needs include: sources of information, sources of support, and personal development.
Some suggested solutions to these needs are:
1) Sources of Information: a database of all (both successful and unsuccessful) online PD for ITT projects, PD for ITT training centres around the world or online, funding proposal expertise, fund raising expertise;
2) Sources of Support: a forum for new trainees, a forum of alumni, a pool of partners/mentors, a database of local community gatekeepers;
3) Personal Development: creating an effective mindset, eliminating subconscious resistance to success; identifying personal passions, inner genius development; increasing awareness of personal strengths and connections, tapping into Universal Mind.
Jan Anderson ©2008 The Travel Coach
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
My Latest Adventure - China!!
In my Feb. 26, 2007 entry I mentioned how to tap into the Law of Attraction regarding achieving your goals. I find this practice essential when I'm going into the unknown - like switching jobs. This year (2007) my US visa required me to leave the country for a year, so again I was looking for another overseas position. I wrote a letter to my subconscious detailing exactly what I was looking for. I’m including my Letter To The Universe here to give you some ideas.
The job I finally took is in Guangzhou, China and it meets the majority of my criteria. I'll put a * where the item wasn't completely manifested.
_ _ _ _ _
My Next Teaching Contract (I give each letter a title)
Dear (insert the name you’ve given your subconscious mind),
I need your help to manifest my next teaching contract and placement for the 2007-08 school year. I need your help so that this next job will be in a community that I will fall in love with, and where I will easily find a property to buy where I can settle down in a place that satisfies my Lifestyle Package. (I have outlined this package in another letter).
Please help me manifest these contract and country criteria: My salary is (insert your desired amount and currency) USD or more per year. The country I live in has low taxes and expenses so that I have a disposable income of (insert your desired amount) USD or more per month. I'm able to send money to my (ex. investment plans, savings account) easily and quickly. The transfer fees are low. The school contract is for *2 years and can easily be renewed if I so desire. The school does all the work for setting up my work visa and immigration papers. The school contract also includes lots of holidays including 8 weeks of summer holidays in July and August. I easily travel to the cottage and relax for the summer. *The job search is easy, fast and successful. The job application and interview process is easy, convenient, fast, and successful.
Please help me manifest these work conditions: The work situation is wonderful. 80%or more of the lesson materials and preparation are already completed and ready for me to use immediately upon arrival. I have all the class furniture, equipment, supplies, curriculum and other information already set up in my classroom when I arrive. All the materials are easy to use and I can adapt to the curriculum and school policy easily. My classroom is *clean, air-conditioned, spacious and cheerful. A generous (compared to my current supply) amount of school supplies are provided. All management systems are efficient and friendly, notices are given to us in a timely manner, requests to us are reasonable, and our wages and benefits are provided as per our agreements. The school work hours are from *8:00 am to 3:00 pm with two days off together. All administrators are honourable, reliable, and reasonable.
I work with the age group I want: K or grade 1. My class size is a maximum of *20. All my students are motivated to learn. All my students’ learning and development are supported appropriately by their families. The parents of my students are friendly. All my students are easy to get along with and to motivate. I have an assistant that I work great with. We are able to communicate well and get along with each other. My assistant has a great work ethic, works well with the students, and helps me in all areas of classroom setup, management, preparation, instruction, and personal needs (helping me get around my new locale).
I am able to organize small groups, centers, and content instruction in the way that suits me. I easily schedule in all the course material I need to cover. The school provides *2 hours of prep a day for preparing lessons and materials. The school staff and administration keep interruptions to a minimum so that I can use prep time effectively. I complete lesson planning, course work and prep within the time I have at school. I hardly ever go to school to prep after school hours.
My class(es) will easily achieve 90% or more in Math and LA at the end of the school term in 2008.
I have an abundance of class space and appropriate classroom furniture that easily accommodates storage of materials and supplies, furniture placement, work areas for the teacher, assistant(s), and students, as well as activity areas.
Please help me to manifest these travel and accommodation arrangements: My travel arrangements and the actual travel will be easy to do and enjoyable. My flights are on time and making my connecting flights are easy and convenient. My moving and shipping expenses are completely paid for. I am well rested and feeling fine throughout the trip and upon my arrival. All my materials and luggage arrive on time and in great shape. I always have help loading and transferring my stuff throughout the trip at low or no cost. I connect with my transportation to my accommodation easily and quickly. The trip to my accommodation is safe, convenient, and close to the airport - within an hour’s drive. The area I live in has wonderful air quality and is a wonderful place to be.
My accommodation is spacious, fully furnished and clean. It’s available to me when I arrive from the airport. I am taken directly to my accommodation and helped with taking my luggage into the house/apartment. My bed is comfortable and is setup for me before I arrive. My accommodations and living environment meet and exceed my Lifestyle Package criteria for accommodations. Transportation between my housing and school is always reliable at anytime of the day or week, is easy to arrange and pay for, and is convenient for me to use anytime. My setup costs are easily paid for.
Please help me to manifest these experiences: I'm having fun; I'm having the time of my life; I'm relaxed; I experience new and wonderful cultures; I experience wonderful adventures; I see beautiful sights; I recognize all the good coming to me; I feel incredibly ecstatic to be here. I make friends easily.
(Insert name of your unconscious mind), I appreciate all the help you give me. I love how easily and consistently you guide the people, ideas, resources, strategies and techniques I need to manifest these goals, situations and resources into my life. This job and living situation is looking for me as much as I am looking for it, and the Law of Attraction brings us together easily and effortlessly.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
This is what I think I want. Please manifest this, or something better, in my life for the greatest good of all.
_ _ _ _ _
As you can see I received almost everything I asked for and what didn't match my criteria turned out to be pretty good anyway.
Why do I "prepave" like this? Because many of these situations can't be determined before you leave home, especially when travelling far from home.
I hope this inspires you to go on your own adventures! Bon Voyage!
Jan Anderson ©2008 The Travel Coach
The job I finally took is in Guangzhou, China and it meets the majority of my criteria. I'll put a * where the item wasn't completely manifested.
_ _ _ _ _
My Next Teaching Contract (I give each letter a title)
Dear (insert the name you’ve given your subconscious mind),
I need your help to manifest my next teaching contract and placement for the 2007-08 school year. I need your help so that this next job will be in a community that I will fall in love with, and where I will easily find a property to buy where I can settle down in a place that satisfies my Lifestyle Package. (I have outlined this package in another letter).
Please help me manifest these contract and country criteria: My salary is (insert your desired amount and currency) USD or more per year. The country I live in has low taxes and expenses so that I have a disposable income of (insert your desired amount) USD or more per month. I'm able to send money to my (ex. investment plans, savings account) easily and quickly. The transfer fees are low. The school contract is for *2 years and can easily be renewed if I so desire. The school does all the work for setting up my work visa and immigration papers. The school contract also includes lots of holidays including 8 weeks of summer holidays in July and August. I easily travel to the cottage and relax for the summer. *The job search is easy, fast and successful. The job application and interview process is easy, convenient, fast, and successful.
Please help me manifest these work conditions: The work situation is wonderful. 80%or more of the lesson materials and preparation are already completed and ready for me to use immediately upon arrival. I have all the class furniture, equipment, supplies, curriculum and other information already set up in my classroom when I arrive. All the materials are easy to use and I can adapt to the curriculum and school policy easily. My classroom is *clean, air-conditioned, spacious and cheerful. A generous (compared to my current supply) amount of school supplies are provided. All management systems are efficient and friendly, notices are given to us in a timely manner, requests to us are reasonable, and our wages and benefits are provided as per our agreements. The school work hours are from *8:00 am to 3:00 pm with two days off together. All administrators are honourable, reliable, and reasonable.
I work with the age group I want: K or grade 1. My class size is a maximum of *20. All my students are motivated to learn. All my students’ learning and development are supported appropriately by their families. The parents of my students are friendly. All my students are easy to get along with and to motivate. I have an assistant that I work great with. We are able to communicate well and get along with each other. My assistant has a great work ethic, works well with the students, and helps me in all areas of classroom setup, management, preparation, instruction, and personal needs (helping me get around my new locale).
I am able to organize small groups, centers, and content instruction in the way that suits me. I easily schedule in all the course material I need to cover. The school provides *2 hours of prep a day for preparing lessons and materials. The school staff and administration keep interruptions to a minimum so that I can use prep time effectively. I complete lesson planning, course work and prep within the time I have at school. I hardly ever go to school to prep after school hours.
My class(es) will easily achieve 90% or more in Math and LA at the end of the school term in 2008.
I have an abundance of class space and appropriate classroom furniture that easily accommodates storage of materials and supplies, furniture placement, work areas for the teacher, assistant(s), and students, as well as activity areas.
Please help me to manifest these travel and accommodation arrangements: My travel arrangements and the actual travel will be easy to do and enjoyable. My flights are on time and making my connecting flights are easy and convenient. My moving and shipping expenses are completely paid for. I am well rested and feeling fine throughout the trip and upon my arrival. All my materials and luggage arrive on time and in great shape. I always have help loading and transferring my stuff throughout the trip at low or no cost. I connect with my transportation to my accommodation easily and quickly. The trip to my accommodation is safe, convenient, and close to the airport - within an hour’s drive. The area I live in has wonderful air quality and is a wonderful place to be.
My accommodation is spacious, fully furnished and clean. It’s available to me when I arrive from the airport. I am taken directly to my accommodation and helped with taking my luggage into the house/apartment. My bed is comfortable and is setup for me before I arrive. My accommodations and living environment meet and exceed my Lifestyle Package criteria for accommodations. Transportation between my housing and school is always reliable at anytime of the day or week, is easy to arrange and pay for, and is convenient for me to use anytime. My setup costs are easily paid for.
Please help me to manifest these experiences: I'm having fun; I'm having the time of my life; I'm relaxed; I experience new and wonderful cultures; I experience wonderful adventures; I see beautiful sights; I recognize all the good coming to me; I feel incredibly ecstatic to be here. I make friends easily.
(Insert name of your unconscious mind), I appreciate all the help you give me. I love how easily and consistently you guide the people, ideas, resources, strategies and techniques I need to manifest these goals, situations and resources into my life. This job and living situation is looking for me as much as I am looking for it, and the Law of Attraction brings us together easily and effortlessly.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
This is what I think I want. Please manifest this, or something better, in my life for the greatest good of all.
_ _ _ _ _
As you can see I received almost everything I asked for and what didn't match my criteria turned out to be pretty good anyway.
Why do I "prepave" like this? Because many of these situations can't be determined before you leave home, especially when travelling far from home.
I hope this inspires you to go on your own adventures! Bon Voyage!
Jan Anderson ©2008 The Travel Coach
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