Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the capability to function and relate effectively in culturally diverse situations (both domestic and international)." It's rooted in rigorous academic research conducted across more than 100 countries.
Cultural Intelligence Centre
Cultural intelligence (CQ)and emotional intelligence (CQ)
What is the relationship between CQ & EQ?
"EQ helps us manage emotions and connect with others on a human level. But when you're leading global teams, navigating cross-cultural dynamics, or facilitating inclusion in diverse settings, you need more than empathy. That's where CQ comes in.
Cultural Intelligence is about adapting your behavior in real-time to work effectively across differences, not just emotions. CQ goes beyond understanding - it's about adapting. CQ isn't just interpersonal - it's cross-cultural. C Q builds on EQ, but it's uniquely essential for global leadership."
- Cultural Intelligence Centre
CMW LEADS Consulting Canada: cultural intelligence training
diverse perspectives lead to better solutions
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) applies to national and ethnic differences but also relates to the differences that exist across different regional cultures, professional cultures, generations, functions, and a whole lot more. CQ is something that is being used by leading organizations all over the world.
Rooted in scholarly research and used by organizations like Harvard University, Goldman Sachs, BMW, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and Google this engaging, practical session gives individuals a chance to discuss some of the intercultural challenges and opportunities people face, and allow them to create an action plan for developing and applying one's CQ in both personal and professional levels.
be effective working & relating in diverse landscapes
cultural contexts
the need for cultural intelligence
cultural contexts
We most often associate culture solely with nationality or race/ ethnicity. It encompasses contexts beyond race/nationality such as:
- Regional Subcultures within a country
- Professional Cultures
- Organization Cultures
- Religion
- Generational Cultures
- Genders
- Sexual Orientations
- Beliefs and Values
All these contexts are subject to the concept of Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
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the need for cultural intelligence
cultural contexts
The Cultural Intelligence model is rooted in rigorous empirical work. Business professors and researchers Chris Early and Soon And built upon the research on multiple intelligences to develop the conceptual model of cultural intelligence.
the need for cultural intelligence
the need for cultural intelligence
the need for cultural intelligence
Ninety percent (90%) of leading executives from sixty-eight (68) countries identified cross-cultural leadership as the top management challenge for the next century. Most contemporary leaders encounter dozens of cultures daily. It's impossible to master the norms and values of each culture, but effective leadership does require some adaptation in approach and strategy. The most pressing issues executives identify for why cultural intelligence is needed are:
- Diverse Markets
- Multicultural Workforce
- Attract and Retain Top Talent
- Profitability and Cost Savings
- Domestic Diversity: Differences in regional subcultures of personnel within a country
(David Livermore- Leading with Cultural Intelligence)