Please join us in Chicago (USA) on April 30th and May 1st for the 2024 CQ Global Summit

Interact with CQ Certified Facilitators and other CQ enthusiasts from around the world in this two-day event. Share ideas and success stories, learn about new CQ products and upgrades to existing products, and get answers to questions. Presentations and panels address your issues. View Agenda | Download Agenda

Would you like to get CQ Certified?  We are offering CQ Certification and Train-the-Trainer events on April 29th and 30th.  Meet and learn from two world authorities on CQ:

David Livermore, PhD – developer of the original CQ Certification, author and speaker, and co-founder of the Cultural Intelligence Center.

Linn Van Dyne, PhD – author of the CQ Assessment and pioneer CQ researcher, and co-founder and CEO of the Cultural Intelligence Center.

Attendance at both events is limited. Register soon to ensure your place. 

Event Summary

Both Events will be at the Pendry Hotel in Chicago, Illinois (USA)

CQ Certification

For would-be CQ Certified Facilitators who want to administer and debrief our suite of assessments.

CQ Train-the-Trainer

For existing CQ Certified Facilitators who want to facilitate our “Developing CQ” workshop.

Global Summit

Two days of presentations, panel discussions, and practical advice for success.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Joel Francis, Associate Facilitator, will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Global Summit.  Meet Joel!

EVENT SCHEDULES

April 29th

Day 1
  • Morning - CQ Certification
  • Afternoon - CQ Certification
  • Evening - Reception

April 30th

Day 2
  • Morning - CQ Certification
  • Afternoon - CQ TTT
  • Evening - Reception

May 1st

Day 3
  • Morning - CQ TTT
  • Afternoon - CQ TTT
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April 30th

Day 1
  • Morning - Global Summit
  • Afternoon - Global Summit
  • Evening - Reception

May 1st

Day 2
  • Morning - Global Summit
  • Afternoon - Global Summit
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Attendance at both events is limited. Register soon to assure your place. 

Featuring

David Livermore, PhD

David Livermore, PhD co-founded the Cultural Intelligence Center with Linn Van Dyne and served as the President for the first eleven years. He continues to serve as a strategic advisor and board member. Dave has written over a dozen books on cultural intelligence and global leadership and has worked with companies, governments, and non-profits in more than 100 countries. He speaks at several international conferences annually. Dave and his wife have two adult daughters. They love traveling together (fortunately!) and sampling the local delicacies, wherever they go. For a full bio, visit Dave’s website.

Linn Van Dyne, PhD

Linn Van Dyne, PhD oversees ongoing research on cultural intelligence and is responsible for developing the long-term strategy for the CQ Center. Linn is also responsible for providing strategic DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) expertise and guidance for our clients, partners, and for the CQ Center. Linn is one of the pioneering researchers on cultural intelligence and worked together with Soon Ang PhD to validate the CQ Scale. She retired as Full Professor at Michigan State University where she taught and conducted research for 26 years. She has also taught at the University of Minnesota and has served as a Visiting Scholar at Indian School of Business and as Senior Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Joel Francis (CQ Global Summit Master of Ceremonies)

Joel Francis has 22 years of experience as a Law Enforcement professional. After 20 years of service with the New York Police Department, he served as the Chief of Education and Training for the Baltimore Police Department. He then served as an Assistant Director for Public Safety at Monroe College and Columbia University, respectively. Prior to joining the Cultural Intelligence team, Joel Francis was an Associate Facilitator/National Director for the Verbal Judo Institute, where he presented their tactical communications program to Health and Hospitals Associations, Law Enforcement Agencies, Educational Institutions, Social Services Agencies and other government and private institutions throughout North America.

Joel received his MS in Management from Johns Hopkins University, with an emphasis on Executive Leadership, and has found that his background, education, growth, and experiences in both the public and private sector have enabled him to relate to almost any industry and management level.

Our CQ Certification Programs Offer Accreditation

The CQ Certification activity has been approved by the ICF (International Coaching Federation) for 8 hours of Core Competencies and 2 hours of *Resource Development Continuing Education Credits. *Resource Development includes training formerly called Personal Development, Business Development, or Other Skills and Tools.

The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

The Cultural Intelligence Center is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.

Location

Chicago (USA) - Pendry Hotel

230 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60601 | Special Event Pricing Available!

Set within the iconic 1929 Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, Pendry Chicago pays homage to both the past and the present. With modern interiors, signature culinary concepts and inspired gathering spaces, this contemporary luxury hotel embodies the spirit of Chicago and offers a prime locale to discover the best of the city.  View hotel website for more information.  We have worked out special pricing (valid through April 4th) with the hotel for our events.  Book your stay today!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at certification@culturalq.com or fill out the form below.

Help spread the transformative power of Cultural Intelligence today.  

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