NATO's Extended Hand Program

DLNSEO Culture Team
Through a partnership with Penn State and NATO’s Allied Command Transformation - Future Solutions branch, the Extended Hands program leverages technology to foster understanding through dialogue across cultures in vastly different parts of the world. Extended Hand pairs cadets and military personnel from NATO nations with civilians in conflict-torn regions to have cross-cultural exchanges.

Cross Cultural Communication

This video outlines what cross cultural communication, non-verbal communication, greetings are and how its an important competence to have for successful military engagements.

Unsuccessful Cross Cultural Negotiation - Mexico

This video demonstrates an unsuccessful cross cultural negotiation you may encounter during your military career. Once you view this video, see the successful negotiation and what you could do to ensure mission success while negotiating across cultures.

Successful Cross Cultural Negotiation - Korea

This video demonstrates a successful cross cultural negotiation you may encounter during your military career. Once you view this video, see how the unsuccessful negotiation went wrong and what you could do to ensure mission success while negotiating across cultures.

Cross Cultural Competence Trainer

The Cross Cultural Competence Trainer 2.0 is an immersive training experience designed to boost knowledge of universal culture concepts as well as prepare users to engage effectively across cultures.

Culture Matters: Beliefs

This video looks at importance of being aware of and respecting other spiritual and religious beliefs. It is a part of the Culture Matters video series.

Culture Matters: Formation Run

This video looks at the concept of working together and adjusting to fit the pace of the culture around you. This is a part of the Culture Matters video series.