Description
In today’s interconnected world, cultural differences, whether multinational, generational, ethnic, or organizational, can significantly impact team dynamics, communication, and overall effectiveness. How can teams turn these differences into strengths rather than barriers? The answer lies in Cultural Intelligence (CQ), a proven framework for navigating and leveraging cultural diversity.
This interactive workshop introduces the CQ® model, a research-based approach to understanding and improving cultural intelligence. You’ll gain practical strategies to optimize collaboration across cultural boundaries, enhance team processes, and achieve better outcomes. Through engaging discussions, real-world application exercises, and self-reflection activities, you’ll learn how to identify and address key cultural differences while fostering inclusion and synergy within your team.
The workshop is designed to provide actionable insights and tools that you can immediately apply in your professional environment. You’ll explore how cultural intelligence can help you adapt to diverse settings, build stronger relationships, and create a more inclusive and effective team culture. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a personalized CQ development plan and the confidence to lead or contribute to culturally diverse teams with greater success.
Whether you’re working in a multinational organization, managing a generationally diverse team, or navigating cultural differences in any context, this workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive. Join us to unlock the power of cultural intelligence and transform the way your team collaborates!
Comprehensive Assessment Suite
- CQ Pro Assessment & Feedback Report: Each participant receives an individual report measuring their skills in four distinct areas of cultural intelligence. This serves as a personal benchmark for growth. View Sample Report
- Individual Behavioral Preferences Report: Detailed feedback on personal work styles and preferences. View Sample Report
- CQ Group Feedback Report: A collective view comparing everyone’s scores, highlighting the team’s overall strengths and gaps. View Sample Report
- Behavioral Preferences Team Profile: A visual map comparing all team members on one report, making it easy to spot potential friction points and synergies. View Sample Report
Learning objectives
- Understand the impact of cultural differences on team dynamics and collaboration.
- Learn the four key capabilities of the CQ® model and how to apply them in diverse settings.
- Develop strategies to optimize team processes and outcomes using cultural intelligence.
- Increase awareness of your own cultural preferences and how they influence interactions.
- Create a personal CQ development plan to enhance your effectiveness in diverse teams.
Format
The Cultural Intelligence for Teams Training is an interactive session of 4 hours, delivered virtual or in person, with time built in for peer-to-peer interaction with the audience and Q&A.
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Inclusion Training/ Workshop
What is cultural intelligence (CQ) for teams?
What is cultural intelligence (CQ) for teams?
Cultural intelligence for teams is the team’s ability to recognize, understand, and adapt to cultural differences among members.
It helps diverse teams collaborate effectively, communicate better, and achieve stronger results by turning cultural diversity into a strength rather than a challenge.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
How does CQ differ from diversity training?
Diversity training focuses on awareness of differences and avoiding bias. CQ goes further by building practical skills to adapt behavior, make decisions, and solve problems across cultures. It’s measurable, learnable, and directly improves team performance.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
What are the four main parts of CQ?
- Drive: Motivation to engage with other cultures.
- Knowledge: Understanding cultural norms and values.
- Strategy: Planning and adjusting in real-time.
- Action: Changing behavior to fit the situation.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
Why do teams need cultural intelligence?
Modern teams are often global or multicultural. CQ reduces misunderstandings, builds trust, boosts innovation, and improves productivity. Without it, cultural clashes can cause conflict, poor decisions, and low morale.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
How can a team measure its CQ?
Use validated CQ assessments for individuals, then aggregate team scores. Track team performance metrics like collaboration surveys, project success rates, and feedback on cross-cultural interactions.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
What challenges do low-CQ teams face?
Miscommunication, stereotypes, the exclusion of quieter members, delayed decisions, and unresolved conflicts are common issues in (virtual) teams.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
What are simple ways to build CQ in a team?
Hold regular “culture share” sessions, practice active listening, learn basic norms of teammates’ backgrounds, role-play scenarios, and celebrate cultural wins. Start small with daily check-ins on communication styles.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!
Can any team improve its CQ?
Yes! CQ is a skill, not a fixed trait. With training, practice, and leadership support, all teams can develop it. Progress shows in better teamwork within weeks to months.
Elevate your team’s performance with the CQ for teams training!