Intercultural Competencies

Stephanie C. Toelle and Victor W. Harris

Jose A. Molina, Pablo Lamino, andJohn Diaz

This is the first publication in an EDIS series focused on the practical application of Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, designed to enhance intercultural competencies. This publication provides practical guidance for navigating complex local challenges, focusing on recognizing cultural differences and adjusting communication strategies to fit the context. Written by Jose A. Molina, Pablo Lamino, and John Diaz, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

Chiamaka Ndukwu, Pablo Lamino, andSarah A. Bush

This series of Ask IFAS publications provides an overview of exemplary global leadership practices and explains how Extension professionals can prepare the future workforce with essential global leadership competencies. This first publication in the Global Leadership series introduces global leadership concepts and describes the process of designing effective global leadership training programs based on the competencies covered in the subsequent publications. Written by Chiamaka Ndukwu, Pablo Lamino, and Sarah Bush, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2026.

Cecilia E. Suarez, John M. Diaz, and Laura E. Valencia

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by ==Special Handling==

Pablo Lamino andJohn Diaz

This first publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides valuable insights and recommendations on engaging individuals from various backgrounds by understanding and applying high-context and low-context cultural communication styles. Written by Pablo Lamino and John Diaz and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2024.

Pablo Lamino, John Diaz, Laura Valencia, andJaehyun Ahn

This second publication in the Intercultural Competencies series examines the implications of value orientation theory for Extension work in Florida agriculture, providing practical recommendations for developing intercultural competence and program effectiveness. Written by Pablo Lamino, John Diaz, Laura Valencia, and Jaehyun Ahn, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2025.

John Diaz, Cecilia Suarez, and Laura Valencia

As the needs of Extension clientele continue to evolve, it is important for Extension educators to consider new approaches to effectively support the communities they serve. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for effectively engaging a broad range of audiences to support their achievement of desired learning outcomes in Extension education programs.

Sofia Chianella andPablo Lamino

This third publication in the Intercultural Competencies series provides insights and recommendations to Extension agents for understanding and applying cultural relativism. Written by Sofia Chianella and Pablo Lamino, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2025.