{"id":7810,"date":"2026-04-07T16:51:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helmc.com\/?p=7810"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:52:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:52:02","slug":"webinar-recap-leadership-communication-communicating-effectively-across-cultures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helmc.com\/el\/webinar-recap-leadership-communication-communicating-effectively-across-cultures\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar Recap: Leadership Communication: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Tuesday, 7 April 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting an insightful webinar &nbsp;on <strong>Leadership Communication: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 70 ICS members and shipping professionals attended the webinar who explored:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How culture shapes perception, thinking, and behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why cross-cultural communication breaks down \u2014 and practical ways leaders can prevent it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tools to communicate clearly and confidently in global teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to navigate feedback, disagreement, and decision-making across cultures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In an industry defined by international collaboration, communication is not simply about exchanging information. It is about ensuring meaning is correctly understood across different cultural contexts. In global shipping, where teams operate across borders, time zones, and diverse business environments, even small misunderstandings can have significant operational and commercial implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 1.5-hour workshop focused on equipping participants with the tools and awareness of how to build trust, avoid misinterpretation, and lead more effectively in diverse environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all participants for their active engagement and thoughtful contributions throughout the session. Special thanks also go to our trainers, <strong>Georgina Spentzou<\/strong> and <strong>James Edleston<\/strong> for leading this inspiring discussion and sharing their expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to further develop their leadership capabilities, our <strong>CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management &amp; Leadership<\/strong>, offered in collaboration with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) begins on <strong>Tuesday, 21 April<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme is designed to help professionals strengthen their mindset, skillset, and confidence to lead effectively in today\u2019s global business environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 Get in touch to learn more or secure your place at the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management &amp; Leadership here: https:\/\/helmc.com\/cmi-level-5-management-and-leadership\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking forward to welcoming you all to our future events and trainings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" data-id=\"7819\" src=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-2-1024x696.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7819\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-2-1024x696.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-2-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-2-768x522.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1-2.jpeg 1198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"880\" data-id=\"7817\" src=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/members-webinar1-1-1024x880.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7817\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/members-webinar1-1-1024x880.png 1024w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/members-webinar1-1-300x258.png 300w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/members-webinar1-1-768x660.png 768w, https:\/\/helmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/members-webinar1-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Tuesday, 7 April 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting an insightful webinar &nbsp;on Leadership Communication: Communicating Effectively Across Cultures. 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