Generates a PowerPoint Presentation with the attached write up paper below:

Self-awareness in diversity inclusion of a Project Team

I have always thought there was a sense of purpose for me to have full potential in life as a young guy who graduated from a prestigious Nigerian. And I also could use the opportunity to serve the country through a scheme program required by the government, which I was posted to do the one year to do a form of para-military training and service. This Idea behind this cross-cultural learning of other tribes and how one can quickly adapt. But instead, it only partially serves the purpose because confusion and frustration are set into play which creates one making decision personality. It started with ideals of diversity and inclusion, which is an excellent success for young college graduates to experience how to coexist in the workplace and navigate various stakeholders. But this lacks self-awareness. Then after the service completion, I secured a job in the country's southwest as a field engineer. This organization does not prefer employee engagement because they are highly connected to the elite society contributing to the country's wealth. An opportunity came for me when I relocated to the United States, and it became challenging for me as a young engineer trying to fit more every social norm.

Therefore, to find a way to introduce the knowledge of self-awareness to PMs from other parts of the world to meet workforce demands and actualize their respective organizations' projects. And it is essential to encourage more talented people who want to decide abroad to a highly diversified workforce through culture or race (Bender, Fowler, and Negi 2013). There is a need to raise self-awareness so that the notion of bias, favoritism, and negativity within the team.

Why is self-awareness important for the project Manager (PM)

This is the first step to promote and get a better understanding of how to be self-aware in diversity and inclusion. And will the level at which PM coming from the outside from underdeveloped country matters for them to created impact in the teams and the respective organization. It leads the efforts which brings personal passion that drives performances at work and how development within. Such as:

It is vital in creating a successful project team, especially when working with a diverse group. A healthy sense of self-awareness is essential to building a productive project team, mainly when collaborating with a varied collection of individuals. The level at which understanding one's cultural heritage, experiences, views, and values are essential to developing self-awareness. The members of a project team who have this understanding can better comprehend and respect the diversity within their group, as well as become more accepting of the unique viewpoints and experiences that each member of the team brings to the table. In addition, self-awareness is another tool that helps team members recognize possible conflicts resulting from cultural differences and resolve those problems courteously and proactively.

How do you see yourself as a project manager?

This demonstrates the level at which one sees oneself through the demographic of where someone is coming from in terms of gender, race, age and orientation. And these are the ways we often describe ourselves through the questions we ask that have become naturally as a starter for our identity. There is a need for us to exploit deeper in other to get best understanding of our own personal perspective before we can appreciate, and they will be able to reach out to other. It can as well as move pass the notion of better understanding of privileges and biases which we can change the wrong way of our thinking and behavior through self-reflection that differs from others. The journals are always up hills, valleys, turn and twist. Acknowledging and understanding one's cultural background and experiences is essential for team members to understand and appreciate the group's diversity. Team members must recognize and appreciate their cultural backgrounds and experiences to comprehend and accept the variety within the group. When individuals in a couple take the time to acknowledge and learn about their cultural heritage and experiences, they are better equipped to understand and value the diverse viewpoints and adventures shared by their fellow members of the team. It can assist in creating a more inclusive workplace, one in which all members of the team feel appreciated and valued, and their contributions to the project can make a meaningful impact.

Who do you say you in both personal and professional life?

It identifies the way in which we use this self-awareness as the core foundation for personal change within oneself, the individual becomes more confident and also gives room to be creative, that will broaden better decision making. Make sure you know your sensitive and embrace it so that one will not be defensive whenever you are involved in both Professional and personal value for this self-awareness. According to Dr. Tasha Eurich, increasing your self-awareness in a straightforward fix (TEDx Talks, 2017) talked about Self-Awareness which is the capability to see ourselves from a definite perspective, how others see us, and who we are. The talk focuses on every individual's life and the meaning of self-awareness in this world. It has a great lesson about a person's traits and finding the best way to address the problems in every aspect of life. This talk defines the state of the human being as how they perceive self and how life can be meaningful as we know its value. As stated by Dr. Tasha Eurich, looking into thoughts shows understandable visual perception.

How does the Core Aspect of Self-Awareness Affect

As a PM migrating from such an underdeveloped country to start a new journey into a more organized, oriented, civilized country generally has issues with the five-core value of self-awareness.

Core Self-Evaluation:

It is a person's overall judgment about their abilities, traits, and competencies. Project managers coming to work in the United States can build self-awareness by self-reflecting, monitoring their progress, and tracking their accomplishments. Additionally, they can seek feedback from trusted colleagues and mentors and use this feedback to evaluate their performance objectively. (Aghamolaei et al., 2019). Culture shock can affect a project manager's core self-evaluation when coming to work in the United States.Culture shockis the confusion and disorientation that can occur when someone moves to an unfamiliar culture (Oberg, 1960). To combat this feeling, there should be a need for the project manager to understand the norms, values, and expectations of the new culture, as well as to focus on the similarities between the new culture and his/her own. This can help the project manager to adjust to the new culture and develop a better sense of self-worth and self-esteem (Oberg, 1960).

Cognitive Styles:

It refer to the way an individual processes information, and can have a significant impact on their self-awareness. For example, project managers coming to work in the United States can build self-awareness by engaging in activities that challenge their cognitive styles, such as attending lectures and seminars, participating in team-building activities, and engaging in critical thinking exercises. (Thomas and McWhirter, 2018). In addition, the project manager's cognitive style can be impacted by the new environment's cultural norms, values, and expectations. For example, suppose the project manager is used to working in an environment where individualism is highly valued. In that case, he/she may find it difficult to adjust to a culture where collectivism is more highly valued. Therefore, the project manager needs to understand the new culture's norms, values, and expectations to better adjust to the new environment (Nisbett, Peng, Choi, & Norenzayan, 2001).

Attitude Toward Change:

Attitude toward change measures how comfortable an individual is with change and how willing they are to embrace new ideas and approaches. Project managers coming to work in the United States can build self-awareness by examining their attitudes toward change and how they respond to change in the workplace. Additionally, they can seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, and other stakeholders to better understand their attitude toward change. (Deneubourg et al., 2018). The new environment's cultural norms, values, and expectations can also impact the project manager's attitude toward change. For example, suppose the project manager is used to working in an environment that values stability and predictability. In that case, he/she may find it difficult to adjust to a culture where change is highly valued. In order to combat this, it is crucial for the project manager to understand the norms, values, and expectations of the new culture and to focus on the positive change aspects (Nisbett et al., 2001).

Emotional Intelligence:

It is the ability to recognize, manage, and understand one's own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. Project managers coming to work in the United States can build self-awareness by engaging in activities that help them recognize, understand, and manage their emotions, such as meditation, journaling, and mindfulness practices. Additionally, they can seek feedback from colleagues and mentors and use this feedback to understand their emotional intelligence better. (Salovey and Grewal, 2019). The project manager's emotional intelligence can be impacted by the cultural norms, values, and expectations of the new environment. For example, suppose the project manager is used to working in an environment where expressing emotions is discouraged. In that case, he/she may find it difficult to adjust to a culture where expressing emotions is encouraged. Therefore, the project manager needs to understand the new culture's norms, values, and expectations to better adjust to the new environment (Nisbett et al., 2001).

Values:

It refers to an individual's beliefs and principles that guide their behavior and decision-making. Project managers coming to work in the United States can build self-awareness by examining their values and reflecting on how they influence their decisions and behavior. Additionally, they can seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, and other stakeholders to better understand their values. (Werhane and Freeman, 2017). The new environment's cultural norms, values, and expectations can impact the project manager's values. For example, suppose the project manager is used to working in an environment where specific values are highly valued. In that case, he/she may find it difficult to adjust to a culture where different values are more highly valued. Therefore, the project manager must understand the new culture's norms, values, and expectations to better adjust to the new environment (Nisbett et al., 2001).

Building Self-awareness for Transition of Project Manager

To build self-awareness, the project manager from an underdeveloped country should focus on understanding the norms, values, and expectations of the new culture in the United States. Additionally, the project manager should focus on understanding the similarities between the new culture and his/her own. This can help the project manager to better adjust to the new culture and develop a better sense of self-worth and self-esteem (Oberg, 1960). The project manager should also focus on developing skills such as emotional intelligence, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making to better manage stress and remain self-aware in the new environment (Goleman, 1995). Finally, the project manager should also focus on building relationships with colleagues and peers to better understand the cultural norms, values, and expectations of the new environment (Nisbett et al., 2001).

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