About Us
The WHO, WHAT, and WHY of the Cultural Intelligence Center
WHO:
The Cultural Intelligence Center is an innovative, research-based consulting and training organization that draws upon empirical findings to help executives, companies, universities, and government organizations assess and improve cultural intelligence (CQ).
We provide, engaging, research-based workshops, tools, resources, and courses which are brought-to-life using effective learning and development strategies. In addition, we are happy to work with you to provide programs that are tailored to your organization and needs.
WHAT:
We know research demonstrates that diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. We help develop innovative solutions that improve multicultural performance based on rigorous academic research.
WHY:
We believe the work we do can make the world a better place and we are motivated to spread cultural intelligence awareness, training, and development across the globe.
Vision and Mission of the Cultural Intelligence Center
Vision Statement
To be the global partner of choice for assessing and developing cultural intelligence, intercultural effectiveness, and cultural competency.
Mission statement
Our mission is to build bridges and remove barriers for working and relating effectively across cultures.
Backed By Research
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. It goes beyond existing notions of cultural sensitivity and awareness to highlight a theoretically-based set of capabilities needed to successfully and respectfully accomplish your objectives in culturally diverse settings.
Research on cultural intelligence, which to-date spans over 125,000 individuals in more than 100 countries, demonstrates those with cultural intelligence have skills in four capabilities. (CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy, CQ Action).
Products & Services
We offer a variety of physical and digital products, services, and experiences to fit the needs of anyone looking to work more effectively with others.
Research
We are the gold standard – our Cultural Intelligence Scale is the only peer-reviewed, academically validated scale to measure cultural intelligence.
Training & Events
We are continuously offering public and customized training and events around the globe.
Proven Success
Not only does the research support the work we do, but our clients are great examples of the success that comes from greater Cultural Intelligence.
People We Work With
Support Around the World
The work of the Cultural Intelligence Center is supported by dozens of team members and partners around the world including trainers, consultants, researchers, etc. A few key individuals you may interact with as part of our team are listed below.
CQ Champions
The Cultural Intelligence Center has CQ Certified Facilitators sharing cultural intelligence to participants around the world. Our CQ Champions listed below are independent consultant Certified Facilitators who are actively using the CQ Center’s assessments, e-learnings and other resources as part of their coaching and training businesses.
| Lucy Butters, CQ Trainer, coach and speaker | www.elembee.co.uk |
| Turas Partners LLC | www.turaspartnersllc.com |
| Cultural Intelligence Africa | culturalintelligenceafrica.com |
| 3CP – 3rd Culture People | www.3rdculturepeople.com |
| Impact Consulting, LLC | www.impactconsultingus.com/ |
| Samara Hakim, J.D., President of CulturGrit, LLC | www.culturgrit.com |
| Good Work Life | Inclusion and Ethics | www.goodworklife.co.uk |
| I & D Squared Consulting, LLC | diversity-squared.com |
We’ll Create Your Custom Solutions
We don’t believe in a one size fits all training solution. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and information to help you find the perfect combination. We get to the heart of the issue and help provide a solution that addresses your specific needs.
Contact us now, we’d love to help!