Event Details

November Chapter Meeting

Lunch Meeting : 

Topic Overview: Effective Communication in an Intercultural Workforce

A diverse workforce brings new ideas, different perspectives, and a wide range of lived experiences. It also brings communication challenges that can slow a team down if they are not understood and addressed. Language and cultural differences can shape how people interpret information, read tone, build trust, and make decisions. When these differences are not acknowledged, messages get misunderstood and expectations stay unspoken.

Cultural intelligence begins with curiosity and the willingness to understand how culture influences everyday communication. Once teams recognize what is happening beneath the surface, they can build practical strategies that support clear communication, reduce misinterpretation, and strengthen collaboration. This includes growing cultural knowledge, preparing for cross cultural interactions, and creating communication practices that help a diverse team feel aligned, respected, and able to do their best work together.

Learning Objectives:

• How to address language and cultural barriers in an effective and appropriate way
• How to recognize unconscious bias and understand its impact on communication
• How to develop a communication strategy that supports culturally competent and confident teamwork

Speaker: Martin George

Martin George is known for his constant vision casting and relentless drive for businesses and communities to perform at their peak in the global arena. As the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of LTC Language Solutions, Martin has been vital to the success of over 10,000 local and international companies and communities as they navigate their ever-changing environments. As a linguist, Martin understands the roots of language and culture and has applied this extensive knowledge to government entities, communities, and organizations to ensure clear communication at all levels.

In addition to serving as LTC’s Founder and Chief Visionary Officer since 1993, Martin has earned a master's and PhD in language education and has served as the ESL Director at IUPUI, president of the Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (INTESOL), and president of the Indiana Relocation Council. His extensive experience in language education includes professional publications, teacher training, and speaking engagements at national and international conferences.

Meeting Details:  Thursday, Novenber 19, 2026; 10:45 am-1 pm

Location:

Indian River State College - Mueller Campus                                                                             Richardson Center (Building C)                                                                                                        6155 College Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966

Event Cost - $25 Members / $30 Non-Members

Meeting Agenda:

• Registration Check-In: 10:45 am - 11 am
• Lunch & Networking: 11 am - 11:30 am
• Chapter Business & Legal Updates: 11:30 am - 12 pm
• Presentation: 12 pm - 1 pm            

Registration:

• Member Registration 
• Non-Member Registration
• Board Member Registration 

 **CANCELLATION POLICY**

If you register and are unable to attend, please send an email to: communicationsTCHRA@gmail.com by Nov 15, 2026.