The document discusses the interplay between innovation adoption and intercultural competence, referencing the technology adoption lifecycle and the developmental model of intercultural sensitivity. It highlights the roles of various adopter categories, including early adopters and laggards, in the process of adopting innovations. The content appears to be part of a broader exploration of how these concepts can be applied in practice.

1. Inclusion Innovation
Intercultural Competence
Innovators
Accelerating Innovation
Early
Adopters
Early
Majority
© KACarter Group Adaption of
The Technology Adoption Lifecycle
(Joe M. Bohlen, George M. Beal and
Late Everett M. Rogers) and
Intercultural Competence Continuum
Majority (adapted from the Developmental
Model of Intercultural Sensitivity
originally proposed by Dr.
Milton Bennett)
Laggards
Denial Polarization Minimization Acceptance Adaptation
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