Succeed in a Diverse and Global World

We provide research-based tools, training, and assessments to build Cultural Intelligence (CQ)—the ability to relate and work effectively with people from different nationalities, ethnicities, age groups, and more.

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We’re excited to announce that we are offering ALL of our certification courses in a virtual setting! Our newly formatted certifications will all be provided in a live webinar format and will be just as interactive as the face-to-face sessions.

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What's Your CQ?

Gauge your Cultural Intelligence or CQ with our Complimentary CQ Analysis.

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Implicit Bias Training Solutions for Healthcare

If you work in healthcare, be sure to view our healthcare training solutions for Implicit Bias training.

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Cultural Intelligence

Cultural Intelligence

Cultural Intelligence, or CQ, measures your capability to relate and work effectively in culturally diverse situations. It’s a form of intelligence that has been tested by academic researchers in over 98 countries for nearly two decades.  View Case Study examples.  Learn more about Cultural Intelligence.

Global CQ

Global CQ can best be described as working and relating effectively across international cultures.

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Domestic CQ

Domestic CQ can best be described as working and relating effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds in your own country.

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Multiple Solutions to Fit Your Needs

Organizations

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Individuals

View our list of personal development products and solutions from our sister-site LearnCQ.com.  Use code LearnCQ25 at checkout for 25% off of your purchase.

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Products and Services

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The Power of Research

What is the difference between individuals and organizations that are effective in today’s multicultural, globalized world and those that fail?

Going beyond existing notions of cultural sensitivity and awareness, CQ captures the capabilities of individuals and organizations that successfully and respectfully accomplish their objectives, whatever the cultural context.

The Cultural Intelligence Scale
Following rigorous scale development procedures over many years, the Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS) was developed, refined, validated, and cross-validated

using a series of culturally diverse samples that included executives, expats, professionals, students, and members of multicultural teams throughout the world.
The Expanded Cultural Intelligence Scale
The Expanded Cultural Intelligence Scale (E-CQS) provides more nuanced feedback based on separate scales for each of thirteen sub-dimensions. Results demonstrate strong

incremental, discriminant, and predictive validity of the CQS and E-CQS. The CQS and E-CQS are the basis of the CQ Self-Assessments and the CQ Multi-Rater Assessment (360°).
Reliable Results
Research demonstrates strong incremental and discriminant validity of these scales. CQ has predictive validity above and beyond social desirability, personality, experience, and a host of other constructs. Accordingly, it’s not easy to “game” the assessment and

there’s a high level of convergence between self-ratings and observer-ratings across several thousand participants. Research also demonstrates the practical utility of both self-report and observer-report versions of the CQ scales.

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White Paper: The Inclusive Culture Pyramid

We live and work in an increasingly globalized and multi-cultural world. The barriers around what’s acceptable and familiar are constantly being broken down. Want to read on how to lead and manage others effectively?

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Who We’ve Worked With

We work with some of the most forward thinking organizations around the world to assess and develop their cultural intelligence.

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There are many ways to start your journey toward Cultural Intelligence. Below are just a few options to help you get started. Contact us today for additional options.

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For the past seven years, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have voted Chicago the Best Big City in America. With fantastic restaurants, museums and art galleries, world-renowned architecture, and incredible shopping it’s no wonder that Chicago is on top of many people’s favorite big city list.

Why not join us in Chicago for our Global Summit and take an extra day or two to enjoy Chicago? Our guaranteed hotel rates represent a great bargain, and the Pendry Hotel is one of Chicago’s finest boutique hotels. Located in the heart of the loop on Michigan Avenue, the Pendry is only two blocks from the famous Riverwalk and close to lots of dining opportunities.

Our Global Summit is open to anyone interested in Cultural Intelligence. Twenty speakers will discuss various aspects of Cultural Intelligence over two days and there will be plenty of opportunities to mingle with interesting people.

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Also in Chicago, our in-person CQ Certification is being conducted by two global experts – Dave Livermore and Linn Van Dyne. If you’ve been wanting to get certified in CQ, learn more here.

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