L&D Shakers Local Hub Berlin: Multicultural Work Environments - From Misalignment to High-Performing Collaboration
Working across cultures is powerful - however navigating different expectations around communication, decision-making, hierachy and others is sometimes needed.
In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore the role of national culture, how it influences everyday collaboration and how we can make cross-cultural work more effective.
Together, we’ll explore how to move from misalignment to truly high-performing collaboration and what it means for L&D because: Diverse teams are more innovative and productive - but not automatically. 💡
It takes cultural intelligence to unlock their full potential. 🚀
✨ What you’ll walk away with:
• A deeper understanding of how culture influences everyday collaboration
• Practical ways to make cross-cultural teamwork more effective
• A fresh lens on how to design learning experiences for diverse audiences
• Insights into Erin Meyer’s cultural scales and how they show up at work
• A better understanding of your own cultural lens
Event details:
📅 Date: Wednesday May 20 2026
⏰ Time: 18:00 - 21:00 (the workshop will start at 18:30 sharp)
📍 Location: We are generously hosted by Techtelmechtel Coworking Space & Eventlocation (The venue is barrier-free, wheelchair accessible).
Your Hosts
Karina Indytska – Founder Speak TO, MC, Trainer, Event Manager
Karina Indytska is the Chapter Lead of F*ckup Nights Berlin, founder of Speak TO, and an experienced MC and trainer. With a versatile background spanning education and marketing, she has worked as a language learning expert at Babbel, led the marketing team of an international business school, and provides language and communication coaching across industries. What connects her work is a human-centric approach and a strong belief in purposeful communication – helping individuals and teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best.
Kanika Sharma Facilitator | Systemic Coach | Leadership Development
Kanika has over 17 years of experience in talent and organizational development, having led enterprise-wide leadership and culture transformation initiatives across global organizations. With a background in organizational psychology, systemic coaching and ongoing work in psychodrama, her approach integrates a deeper human understanding. She is particularly passionate about helping leaders navigate complexity, build inclusive environments, and work effectively across cultures
🌟 Co-created with support from:
Sasha Oelschlägel
Inclusivity & Accessibility
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. People of all backgrounds and abilities, including those living with disabilities, are warmly invited to join our meetups. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact the organizers so we can best accommodate you.
We are also family-friendly - parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children.
Documentation
We will take photos for posting on social media. If you do not want to appear on any of these, please reach out to your Local hub Catalyst Bettina, Li-Hsien or Juliane at the event!