The Change Your LENS Framework is an approach to examining your own patterns of thinking and underlying beliefs, and practicing the tools to understand others.
We’re used to connecting with people in our own culture because we have similar habits, norms, and ways of living. But you can also connect across cultures by learning some new skills!
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What is your LENS?
Your lens is your perspective, your way of interpreting events and interactions.
Your lens is your set of expectations about how to act, what to think, and what to value.
When you interact across cultural differences, you are confronted with differing perspectives and
expectations. You may be quick to judge and label others, without realizing your own lens.
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What influences your LENS?
Your lens is influenced by cultures, your experiences, and your personality
Examples of cultural lenses:
Nationality
Region
Gender
Religion
Socio-economic status
Age
Race
Profession
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Why change your LENS?
Learning about other people and other cultures is not about erasing your own culture – but learning how to connect with others.
We have a great capacity for connection, and it is more essential than ever that we learn how to connect across cultural differences.
Along the way you will grow and find new opportunities, new friendships, and new connections
For more information
Request a copy of this booklet explaining how to apply the technique, providing information on cultural differences and communication styles as well as a variety of practice examples.
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Translations
Change Your LENS has been translated into Spanish and Italian.
Tracy is looking for partners for a Arabic version and French version. Please contact us for more information.
