Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni-Professional’s Post

The Āta Framework is a traditional Māori cultural practice that can help you to manage and engage in interpersonal relationships with care and consideration. In this one-hour Manako workshop, you'll gain deeper insights into the Āta Framework and learn how you can adapt it into your learning and teaching practice. This workshop is part of a series of seven, so register now and check out the upcoming offerings in this series: https://hubs.la/Q02nD_Yr0

As Waitangi Day was approaching, it was a timely moment earlier this week when I read through the seminar content on Māori cultural intelligence, prepared by Tai Ahu and David Jones, to renew my knowledge of the core tenets of Māori culture. Once again, I find myself captivated by the striking parallels between Chinese and Māori cultures, particularly in their reverence for relationships and adherence to tikanga (customs) such as manaaki (hospitality), which embodies generosity and kindness towards others, reflecting a deep sense of collectivism. As a person of Chinese descent, I resonate deeply with the significance placed on demonstrating respect to guests through acts of hospitality and generosity, as these values are fundamental to fostering enduring relationships. These relationships are important as we all live under the same sky and will need to collaborate with one another on various matters. To effectively collaborate across cultures, it is imperative to recognise and also empathise with the unique worldviews of others. Mutual understanding forms the bedrock of successful cross-cultural collaboration. While it may be natural to gravitate towards familiarity, it is essential to create space for diverse cultures because each culture represents real people with whom we interact and engage in everyday life. By doing so, we can mitigate tensions arising from misconceptions and assumptions, fostering an environment of harmony and mutual respect that enables connections and conversations. #maori #culturaldiversity #culturalintelligence #culturalcompetency #culturalawareness #waitangi #diversityandinclusion

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pursuit of perfection? Discover the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi, which finds beauty in the imperfect, transient, and incomplete. In my latest article, I explore how embracing Wabi Sabi can transform your perspective on life and work. Learn how this profound concept can help you: ✨ Find beauty in the everyday ✨ Appreciate the journey, not just the destination ✨ Cultivate acceptance and peace in your personal and professional life Click the link to read more and join me in celebrating the art of imperfection. Let’s start a conversation about how Wabi Sabi can bring more balance and joy to our lives! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBSR9mDe

▪️ Noongar Phrase of the Day ▪️ The phrase "Kaya, wanju", pronounced kai-ya, wan-joo, means "Hello, welcome". It is often used when greeting and inviting people into a space, reflecting the Noongar people's deep sense of hospitality and inclusivity. Using "Kaya, wanju" is a beautiful way to make others feel at home and convey the Noongar welcoming spirit. Whether you welcome someone to your home, workplace, or community gathering, this phrase embodies the cultural value of opening our hearts and spaces to others. ▪️ Why This Matters ▪️ Learning and using Noongar words and phrases is more than just an exercise in language acquisition; it’s an act of cultural preservation and respect. By incorporating these words into our everyday language, we honour the Noongar culture and contribute to keeping the language alive. It’s a small but significant way to connect with the land, its history, and the people who have cared for it for over 80,000 years.

Ngā mihi nui ki a Precious Clark and the Maurea team for creating the space for this insightful discussion on the continued relevance of Māori cultural competency in Aotearoa New Zealand. My key takeaways? 1) Embracing Te Ao Māori continues to be crucial for organisations to remain relevant and sustainable. Benefits include a stronger internal culture, new business partnerships, and in the case of Southern Cross Healthcare and Metlifecare improved health outcomes for Māori. 2) Leaders can unlock significant organisational, social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits by authentically embedding Māori values and practices into their organisations. 3) Partnerships, understanding your organisational whakapapa, and an open mindset are key to successfully integrating a Te Ao Māori approach, even for smaller organisations. 4) Resistance is real. It is there. It can be navigated through good governance, slow and respectful communication, and a steadfast commitment to the outcomes. Wonderful session. In my experience, any leader looking to future-proof their organisation and contribute to a more equitable Aotearoa New Zealand has a taonga | a treasure sitting right in front of them in Te Ao Māori. My encouragement is, this: be curious. We all gain from being curious. E mihi ana ki a kōutou to the awesome panellists; Kirstin Te Wao-Edmonds, Amanda Tolley, and Regan Savage, and once again to Precious and Maurea. It was a heartwarming session. Mauriora!

A discussion full of experiences, valuable insights, and learning opportunities. It is highly recommended for you to watch it! #EvoriaTalk #EvoriaEvent

How long should opening remarks (kata sambutan) be? 2-3 minutes is ideal. And the audience will love you for this. 5 minutes is fine if the event is big and you have more to say. 7 minutes is too long. Unless you really, really have to say it all, you'd better trim it. 10 minutes? Oh, please don't. The audience will start to hate to for this. And you know what? I once attended an event where the person giving the opening remarks innocently talked on and on and on. And he stopped after... 30 minutes! You know how the audience felt at that moment. So, if you're a leader in your organization and often give opening remarks, make your they are short and concise. --- 📌 Panik karena harus presentasi dalam bahasa Inggris minggu depan? Hubungi: DM Untuk presentasi bahasa Indonesia, Hubungi: DM Untuk training korporasi, baik bahasa Inggris atau bahasa Indonesia, Hubungi: DM

Wearing the culture the right way! We’re not here to judge. Cultural misinformation has been purposeful for generations. But the more you know, the more you can apply that knowledge.🌍💡🌟 Do you know the difference between kente, dashiki, kitenge, etc?🧐 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄! Link in comments🔥

Muhasabah + Muḥasabah, an action of the heart, is to evaluate one’s actions and behaviour of the nafs (inner self); and then rectifying the mistakes, and continuing the good deeds. It’s that time of the year again, the end of an old year and the start of a new year when we do self-evaluation, self-reflection or muḥasabah, then we launch our new year with renewed attitude, goals and actions. In yesterday’s Friday khutbah (sermon) at my local mosque, Masjid Amaniah Kepong, Kuala Lumpur (audio recording below) the topic was muhasabah, and the focus was rightly on rectifying our weaknesses, disappointments and negatives. For me, “muhasabah +” into 2024 means I also take into account my strengths, and 2023 achievements, positives and blessings, as I re-orient myself into crafting my 2024 goals. Out of the realizations and lessons from the muhasabah and “muhasabah +”, I distill 3 top GUIDELINES of behaviour and practice I want to carry out in 2024. Come “muhasabah +” with me! (See Comments section below.)