Voyage to the Future
William C. Harvey, M.S.
This entertaining seminar shows the American public where today’s
immigrant is truly “coming from”. A wide variety of topics are presented, as
Bill mixes drama with personal anecdotes to emphasize the importance of
cultural sensitivity and values awareness.
SEMINAR OUTLINE
All Aboard . . .
The program opens with a little background information concerning
immigration trends in the U.S., and how the wave has impacted our
society in recent years. The opening includes a few comments about
the presenter’s experience in the fields of language, diversity, and
values training, along with a brief overview of seminar highlights.
Power Lines . . .
Everyone should know which expressions in English help us to
“connect” with any new immigrant. Certain courtesies and gestures
are universally accepted, and bring a smile to people of all ages.
Self-Teaching Techniques . . .
Because language and culture are truly inseparable, a few suggestions
are offered on how folks can pick up a foreign language quickly and
with very little effort.
Talking Tips . . .
The “Top 10” guidelines to communicating effectively in English are
provided, so that everyone can understand the true meaning behind
every message.
Communication Plus . . .
Worldwide, “words” only make up a fraction of the communication
process, so a deeper look at silence, tone, and non-verbal
communication is presented.
The Reasons Why . . .
Experience, health, personality, and intelligence separate all of us;
however, the primary focus of this presentation involves recognizing
our cultural differences and how they can be used to communicate
important social values.
What’s On Your Mind . . ?
Cultural and personal differences often create barriers to real
communication. Positive and negative labels, biases, or
generalizations frequently set in, which powerfully effects how we
talk to one another.
Dealing With the Difference . . .
The best way to understand another person is to become culturally
aware, knowing exactly how it feels “to be in his or her shoes.”
The presenter targets the following Trends in Cultural Values that
sometimes differ from one part of the world to the next:
 THE CONCEPT OF TIME
 THE MEANING OF FAMILY
 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
 THE POWER OF THE CHILD
 THE DEFINITION OF WORK
 THE APPLICATION OF DISCIPLINE
 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PRIDE
 THE WONDER OF TOUCH
As for You . . .
Keeping these trends in mind is a must. By not applying crosscultural communication skills, we continue to give our country a bad
name. Suggestions are given on how to reach out to the foreigner,
while sharing our personal values at the same time.
Be Aware . . .
Learning about others so that we can all communicate better is a lifelong process, and the key is to remain pro-active. Practical insights
are shared on how to approach others who cause us the greatest
confusion.
Diversity Made Simple . . .
The presenter finishes up with a few summary statements about the
complete discussion. Key points are repeated, and a motivational
conclusion draws the seminar to a powerful close.