Intercultural Communication for Leadership:
CCR Connection between Khabarovsk, Russia, and Stanford, US
“Successful intercultural communication is a matter of highest importance if
humankind and society are to survive.”
--Larry Samovar, Richard Porter, and Edwin McDaniel, 2005
Activity and Purpose. Using the CCR blog and Polycom Videoconference technologies, you’ll be
able to learn first-hand strategies for international collaboration and communication. These
practical skills will benefit you as a future writer, speaker, collaborator, and global leader.
Thematic Connection: Presidential Leadership in the US and Russia
Group 1: Social Media (practices used by Medvedev and Obama)
Group 2: Oratory Skills (strategies used by Medvedev and Obama)
Group 3: International Relations (interrelation expressed by Medvedev and Obama)
Logistics: Sequence of events
Explanation of CCR activity and pre-activity Intercultural Communication Questionnaire:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/interculturalcomm
Post Blog entries about identity and research ideas (individually or in teams): due April 6
http://crossculturalrhetoric.wordpress.com/
username: ccrgloballeaders password: ccrstanford
Put “Russia-US Leaders” and group number in title of blog post
Video-conference 1: Connecting April 13/14
Discuss blog posts, get to know other students, share responses to articles
On your own: Skype/facebook/gmail chat: one working session (individually or in teams)
Video-conference 2: Connecting May 25/26
Team presentations on best intercultural communication practices for leaders
10 minutes per team (choose speakers); create PPT slides with photos and names
5-10 minute question/answer for each team.
Blog reflection and exit questionnaire
For the class activity on April 13/14:
o Post an entry about yourself and your research interest by April 6 on the CCR blog
o Read the articles for your group focus (social media, oratory skills, or international relations)
o Also read the blog entries posted by colleagues in your group from the other country
o Attend the video-conference during class time to meet fellow students, discuss blog posts and
share responses to the readings
For the class activity on May 25/26:
o Hold one group meeting through digital technologies (Skype, facebook, gmail chat, IM, or email)
to finalize your PPT and speaking plans for the presentation
o Construct a team PPT including the names and photos of all group members
o Include slides on “best communication practices for leaders” with regard to your group focus
o Determine speakers from each side for the 10-minute max presentation
o Practice the presentation and come to class ready for an exciting video-connection: a
celebration of Russia-US collaboration!