Taira Stuart
Ph.D
UT, USDr. Taira Koybaeva is an experienced globalization expert with a 19+ years of proven results in facilitating international projects for agencies such as NASA, U.S. Congress, U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense as well as aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and Orbital Science.
Dr. Taira Koybaeva's international expertise began by receiving education from premier universities in Russia, Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. Through her work as an international relations advisor with the largest multinational R&D programs in the world she was able to:
- facilitate a turn-around of a $500+ million project by helping to ecure presidential approvals and organizing congressional hearings.
- mediate negotiation of internationalcontracts.
- co-develop program documentation that would subsequently be used by the International Space Station.
- assist in taking a yearly budget from $1 million to $50+ million in less than 5 years.
As a cultural expert Dr. Koybaeva worked with various international agencies such as the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Embassy in the United States, The Russian Federation, Ukrainian and Tajik Governments.
While applying her international expertise practically, Dr. Koybaeva was simultaneously developing a system for turning companies into global players through her research and work as a professor at Utah State University and fellow at MIT.
Dr. Taira Koybaeva is an experienced globalization expert with a 19+ years of proven results in facilitating international projects for agencies such as NASA, U.S. Congress, U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense as well as aerospace giants like Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, and Orbital Science.
Dr. Taira Koybaeva's international expertise began by receiving education from premier universities in Russia, Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. Through her work as an international relations advisor with the largest multinational R&D programs in the world she was able to:
- facilitate a turn-around of a $500+ million project by helping to ecure presidential approvals and organizing congressional hearings.
- mediate negotiation of internationalcontracts.
- co-develop program documentation that would subsequently be used by the International Space Station.
- assist in taking a yearly budget from $1 million to $50+ million in less than 5 years.
As a cultural expert Dr. Koybaeva worked with various international agencies such as the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Norwegian Embassy in the United States, The Russian Federation, Ukrainian and Tajik Governments.
While applying her international expertise practically, Dr. Koybaeva was simultaneously developing a system for turning companies into global players through her research and work as a professor at Utah State University and fellow at MIT.
Diversity 101: How to Capitalize on Diversity in an Era of Globalization
Traditionally most people try to fit in the mainstream culture (both ethnic and professional). This approach is outdated because the globalizing world requires different perspectives, backgrounds, and psychological makeup. People need to be taught not to just "deal" with diversity, but to capitalize on it through understanding their own and others' diversity in terms of culture.
The Cultural Matrix: Leveraging a Diverse Workforce
Globalization means new and future diversity, equity and inclusion challenges. Instead of just "dealing" with diversity, make it work for you and your organization.
Participants will learn:
- Which cultural matrix you come from and if it is compatible with the one you work in
- To understand the cultural matrix of those around you
- How to create cultural synergy in your organization combining the best of the cultures
The Advantage of Being a Woman: Capitalizing on Being a Woman in International Business
Being a woman is no longer a disadvantage to overcome but an advantage to capitalize on, if you just know how! Things participants will learn:
- How globalization changed the professional world
- What are the advantages of being a woman in this new world
- How to capitalize on these advantages
Be a Global Player: How to Effectively Lead a Multicultural Workforce
Cultural Competency is no longer an option given globalization. You will deal with people from other cultures regardless of the industry you are in.
Participants will:
- Identify how culture affects yours and others working style
- How to capitalize on your own culture
- How to capitalize on other's culture
