My Cultural and Personal Identity Mentor Guide Week 2 The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership

Learning Objectives Define and Understand “Culture” Feel free to discuss your preference(s) for one or more of the different definitions provided in the PowerPoint and encourage your mentee to do the same Please take a few minutes to look over theses slides before your mentor/mentee meeting Understand the differences between cultural identity and personal identity Understand why respecting other cultures is important The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership

Facilitation Tips You will have time to discuss your cultural identity and your personal identity Think about how these two identities differ from each other Please do not rush through this discussion Hint: Before you discuss your identities, take time to individually think about your identity Facilitate a thoughtful discussion about why respecting other cultures is important Please draw on your personal experiences The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership

Take Aways Discussion Question: Why is understanding and respecting different cultures important, especially if you are traveling to them? Your mentee should understand of the importance of culture Your mentee should have be thinking about their cultural and personal identity The Vira I. Heinz Program for Women in Global Leadership