Founder's Welcome

Welcome,
In an increasingly globalized society, the ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds is a foremost skill for business professionals. The key component in developing flourishing workspaces that incorporate diversity is a foundation firmly based on cultural competency. By definition, cultural competency is a skillset used to better understand, appreciate, and in turn effectively work with individuals from diverse cultures.
The Conference on Cultural Competency serves as your premier resource to strengthen the cultural competency skills needed to be successful in today’s world. The framework of our program focuses on leading strategies and practices needed to drive measurable results for you and your team.
With expert guidance from our seasoned professionals, The Conference on Cultural Competency will give you the tools needed to transform any workplace environment to a space where diversity can thrive. I am excited to have you join us for our conference, and look forward to starting this journey together with you!
Dennis Kennedy
Founder and Chair
The Conference on Cultural Competency
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