Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, is the foundation and strategic link to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Scroll down to learn more.

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Blog Posts

Black History vs. Black Present: Addressing Racial Equity In The Workplace – Recent blog post written by Dr. Sandra Upton
AACSB Hosts Q&A With Dr. Sandra Upton: Combating Cultural Bias In Times Of Global Crisis – Q&A style blog post between Dr. Sandra Upton of the Cultural Intelligence Center and AACSB.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Is CQ Enough? – Recent blog post written by Dr. Sandra Upton
What Makes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts Last? – Learn from Dr. Sandra Upton CQ tips that might influence how you determine and execute your DEI strategies.
Cultural Intelligence Blog – View additional blog posts from CQ experts and thought leaders on various topics including CQ, Unconscious Bias, DEI and other relevant conversations.
Marketing With Cultural Intelligence For Growth And Good – Hear from one of our partners, Gillian Oakenfull, as she discusses how brands are using Cultural Intelligence within their marketing campaigns. Article originally appears on Forbes.com.

Other Resources

Cultural Intelligence & Racial Equity Webinar – Want to learn how leading organizations use Cultural Intelligence to address Racial Equity? View this 1 hour webinar moderated by Dr. Sandra Upton. Webinar was recorded on 2.25.2021.
The Forgotten Piece of DEI: Cultural Intelligence – This is a well written article clarifying the strategic link between DEI efforts and Cultural Intelligence (CQ). Our Research Team contributed to this article.
Cultural Intelligence & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – Learn how Harvard, Avalara and others integrated CQ into their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work. View this 1 hour webinar moderated by Dr. Sandra Upton. Webinar was recorded on 10.29.2021.
Cultural Intelligence in the Educational Space – View this short video to learn how CQ works within the Education space
What is Cultural Intelligence Video – View this very short video that describes Cultural Intelligence
Frequently Asked Questions – Do you have questions about CQ? Check out our FAQ Page
CQ Research Articles – Can’t get enough of CQ? Be sure to check out our extensive list of research articles
CQ Books – Introduce yourself to the cutting edge implications of CQ
Upcoming Events – We offer virtual workshops and webinars. View our calendar of events to see what is coming next
White Paper: The Inclusive Culture Pyramid – Written in conjunction with RIBA, read author Marsha Ramroops’ article on how learning to lead and manage people in a multicultural world will set you up for success.

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DEI Tips and Best Practices

Tip #1 – As you prepare to roll out your DEI plan, what’s your plan for measuring your work? Not only should your efforts be culturally intelligent, you need tools such as the CQ Assessment to evaluate progress.

DEI Tips and Best Practices

Tip #2 – According to a recent Mckinsey study, even before COVID-19, progress on advancing DEI in the workplace had been slow. The pandemic has only made things worse. Only one in six diverse employees feels more supported. Cultural Intelligence is the strategic link to expediting the work and making sustainable progress.

DEI Tips and Best Practices

Tip #3 – The CDO is not the organizational savior who comes with fairy dust and a magic wand to solve the organization’s DEI problems overnight. Instead, their job is to leverage their expertise to develop and facilitate a strategic roadmap and process that develops buy-in and engagement at every level of the organization. DEI is everyone’s job.

DEI Tips and Best Practices

Tip #4 – DEI without CQ has limited effectiveness. When we build in CQ solutions, the outcomes are significant and sustainable.

DEI Tips and Best Practices

Tip #5 – Inclusion is not only welcoming everyone, but it’s having a culture and a set of organizational routines that are explicitly inclusive

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