Shows improvement in cognitive CQ and behavioral CQ, based on pre- and post-training scores from a nine-day, lecture-based training course for US military and government contractors that emphasized knowledge of cultural differences between the United States and Iraq.

Shows self-efficacy is positively related to the four CQ factors in an experiential/educational learning setting.  Prior work and management experience were not related to CQ but were related to general self-efficacy.

Demonstrates prior international experience and cross-cultural training have mediated effects, via CQ, on cross-cultural adjustment.

Demonstrates similar relationships for prior intercultural contact and CQ based on self-report and observer-report measures of CQ. CQ mediates the link between prior intercultural contact and international leadership potential, but only for those with majority status and not those with…

Shows metacognitive CQ predicts idea sharing and creative collaboration with culturally diverse partners. Affect-based trust mediates the effect of metacognitive CQ on creative collaboration. In contrast, metacognitive CQ does not predict affect-based trust or new idea sharing with homogeneous partners

Shows discriminant validity of CQ and emotional intelligence. Aggregate emotional intelligence correlates with the four CQ factors. CQ and emotional intelligence interact to predict cross-cultural adjustment. Adjustment is highest when CQ and emotional intelligence are both high

Shows motivational CQ predicts expatriate’s general adjustment and intention to complete assignments (beyond cultural distance, language fluency, previous assignments, and goal orientation). Also demonstrates metacognitive CQ weakens the positive relationship between expatriate support practices and work adjustment and cognitive CQ…

Demonstrates positive relationships of general intelligence (IQ) with both domestic and cross-border leadership effectiveness using multisource field study data. Also shows that emotional intelligence (EQ) more strongly predicts domestic leadership effectiveness and CQ more strongly predicts cross-border leadership effectiveness.

Reports enhanced metacognitive and cognitive CQ after 2 years, based on content analysis of post-program interviews of those who participated in an 8-week international service learning program.

Shows overall team leader CQ predicts multicultural team performance (controlling for leader emotional intelligence and other leadership competencies). Overall leader CQ also predicts follower judgments of leader performance and team performance in teams with high cultural diversity.