Cultural Intelligence Centre UK

Another successful CQ event! On the 18th-20th June, we hosted an impactful CQ Certification and Train-the-Trainer programme in the heart of London. This event not only provided valuable insights into Cultural Intelligence but also brought together a community of professionals dedicated to enhancing their understanding and skills in CQ. We were thrilled to witness rich conversations and meaningful exchanges among participants from diverse sectors and experiences. The enthusiasm and engagement from everyone present were truly inspiring. A big thank you to all the participants for their active involvement and to our team for making this event a success. We look forward to continuing this journey and creating more opportunities for learning and growth. Interested in joining the next cohort or learning more about our training? Reach out to Polly Collingridge, Emily Dorschler or Martina Uroye. We are happy to talk all things CQ! #CulturalIntelligence #ProfessionalDevelopment #CQTraining #InPersonTraining

We are all about variety! Andrej Juriga is one of our outstanding freelance master facilitators, and it has been a pleasure working with him on this event. We believe that just as each client is unique, so each offering we provide will be unique, tailored to their needs, challenges and expectations. And if an offsite event takes a UK-based client to Sweden, so we shall follow! Whatever your CQ needs, and however you see our work complementing or enhancing your business, we would love to speak with you. And you never know, it could be Andrej coming to your office! #CQSolutions #CQinSweden #CulturalIntelligence #CompanyCulture #VisionAndMission #FacilitatingChange

Last call! Our only UK Certification event will kick off in two weeks' time, in London. Due to demand we have increased the places on offer, and have a lovely mix of people from healthcare, education and local government. To talk about what Certification is and whether it's the right step for you, your business or your organisation, let us know! Polly Collingridge and Emily Dorschler are here to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. Registrations will be closing in a week, so if you are looking to add CQ assessments and workshops to your coaching toolkit, upskill your colleagues or develop CQ for your students' futures, get in touch today. #CulturalIntelligence #Certification #CQ #Upskilling #InPersonTraining

What are your behavioural preferences? We all have ways that we prefer to go about our lives, both personally and professionally. Many of the values we live by are instilled in us from a young age, and vary according to our upbringing, friendship group, education pathway and more. All of these values are equally valid, but differences in how we prefer to do things can really affect how well we relate to others. In a team environment, understanding our own and each other's behavioural preferences can have a profound impact on our working relationships, wellbeing and productivity. Contact Polly Collingridge or Emily Dorschler to find out more about our behavioural preferences (previously cultural values) team profile. It could open up some interesting insights, and even provide some "a-ha!" moments! #behaviouralpreferences #values #culture #teamdynamics

Are you wondering if you should take our Cultural Intelligence Certification programme? Here are some reasons why others have done it: 👉 They work in DEI but feel there’s something missing needed to connect the dots of different approaches and initiatives – something that won’t put people on the defensive. 👉They want to help an increasingly diverse and international set of employees get on with each other better, as well as fit into the company culture – and they’re wondering if this is even possible. 👉They want a framework and assessment tool that goes beyond cultural awareness to help people understand why and how to adapt their behaviour when working in a global team or interacting with someone from another culture. 👉They want to get away from cultural stereotypes to measure individual behavioural preferences and the impact these have within a team 👉They want to train more people than their budget allows and are looking for a sustainable way to embed culture change into their organisation 👉They want to be able to deliver customised solutions that work for them and their clients, colleagues or teams, without having to design training programmes from scratch. The photo below is of our latest cohort of Certified Facilitators at our #CQGlobalSummit in Chicago last week 😀 We talk every day to trainers, coaches, heads of People and Culture, EDI, L&D and those tasked with improving engagement and wellbeing. We'd love to talk to you too! #culturalintelligence #cq #certification #culture #EDI #employeeengagement #employeewellbeing

Our facilitators are everywhere! From corporate organisations, the public sector, education, charities, faith groups and private consultancies, CQ Certified Facilitators are our true champions. Spreading the word about CQ, training others and demonstrating passion for the benefits of a culturally intelligent workplace, we are truly grateful for all the work they do. At our #CQGlobalSummit in Chicago this week, there were breakouts for the different segments in which our facilitators work. Here is a snapshot of the independent consultants discussion group, led by Robin (Willis) Shabazz, J.D., Kelly Pınar Goodwin and Kristin Joy Ekkens. If you work in leadership, DEI, HR, international relations, wellbeing, coaching or consulting, and want to know what being a Certified Facilitator really means and how we support you, watch this space for our next post... Post by Emily Dorschler - connect with me and/or Polly Collingridge! #CQinChicago #CFCommunity #CQCertifiedFacilitators #AlwaysLearning

Look at those faces! Here are some of our amazing global team who are currently working hard and enjoying our #CQGlobalSummit in Chicago. Consisting of a CQ Certification, led by Cultural Intelligence pioneers Dr Linn Van Dyne and David Livermore, a CQ Train-the-Trainer facilitated by Dr. Janine Allen, and a 2-day summit featuring many expert speakers including our own Viviane Vicente, plus some amazing hospitality at our host venue, it's been a fantastic experience so far! Who wants one of these in Europe? #CulturalIntelligence #CQConference #CQinChicago #CQExperts

One of our amazing Associate Facilitators (and Director of Inclusion at King's College Hospital NHS Trust) Bernadette T. represented the Cultural Intelligence Centre UK yesterday with a keynote at the PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association 2024 conference. She explained that you can't be an inclusive leader without being culturally intelligent and shared inspiring case studies of the #Culturalintelligence training programmes at Barts Health NHS Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Trust-wide sustainable culture change obviously doesn't happen overnight, but the lasting, positive impact the training has already had is real cause for celebration, and means these organisations are committed to being in it for the long haul. Thanks Bernadette for being such a fantastic advocate for Cultural Intelligence and for sharing your insights so generously about what makes a successful #CQ training programme! Delvir Mehet Olayinka Iwu Jaspal Roopra Chartered FCIPD Jessica Ahluwalia

Can #culturalintelligence actually extend your life?! We were fascinated to listen to Noreena Hertz talking recently at the RSA about her new book on the loneliness epidemic (The Lonely Century: How to restore human connection in a world that's pulling it apart). Apparently, having plentiful, successful social connections is an important factor in extending your lifespan, even more so (incredibly!) than good diet and exercise. If 40% of American employees report feeling lonely (another statistic from the book) then surely this is another sign that the time is ripe for #CQ, which helps people connect over cultural divides of all kinds? #loneliness #longevity #socialconnections #culture

Have a listen to our account manager, Polly Collingridge, in a very personal interview talking all things CQ! #CQ #GlobalMobility #DEI #NomadicDiaries #CulturalIntelligence #PersonalExperiences