Applying CQ: Using CQ in Your Everyday Life

This course provides compelling reasons and benefits why we need Cultural Intelligence in our everyday lives, knowledge of the four common behavioral preferences with rich examples, and the CQ model to be applied at work or in life. It also allows learners to practice applying CQ in real-world scenarios and to create action plans that will work. 

No assessment is required to complete this course.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this e-learning, the participants will be able to: 

• Describe why culture matters 
• Recognize key concepts of what’s going on in multicultural situations 
• Apply CQ model in everyday life to build trust, make fair decisions, and communicate effectively 
• Create a high-quality action plan to bring your CQ to the next level 

Module Description:

• Module 1: (10 minutes) Culture Matters. Why we need CQ. Myths about culture. What is culture? Challenges from cultural diversity. The golden rule and the platinum rule.  
• Module 2: (15 minutes) Four Behavioral Preferences. Each comes with a definition, a practice exercise, and tips for working with those different from you. The four behavioral preferences are individualism vs collectivism, Low Power Distance vs High Power Distance, Low Uncertainty Avoidance vs High Uncertainty Avoidance, and Direct vs Indirect. Each has a definition, an example with an exercise, and tips.  
• Module 3: (15 minutes) CQ Model. Each CQ capability is provided with a definition, a testimonial of why we need CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy, and CQ action respectively, followed by an example and exercise, and suggested strategies to apply the capability in everyday life. 
• Module 4: (10 minutes) Practice and Application. Three cultural challenges learners can practice. One is about building trust across different functions, another is about effective communication across cultures, and the third is about making decisions in a multicultural team. 
• Module 5: (10 minutes) Action Plan. Teaches how to create high-quality goals, accountability partners, 4 examples of good actional plans, ranging from teacher to family to other business-related situations.

You Will Receive:

An invitation to complete the online course and lifetime access.

• Applying CQ: Using CQ in Everyday Life Online Course

Language Availability:

• The Applying CQ: Using CQ in Everyday Life Online Course is only available in English.