What is cultural intelligence?

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to navigate and bridge cultural differences, so you can work effectively with people whose cultural style is different from your own.

Culture isn't just about where someone is from. It shapes how people communicate, make decisions, build trust and give feedback, whether they're across the world or in the same office.

The 4 parts of cultural intelligence

• Attitude: being open to and respectful of different ways of working, and willing to learn from them
• Awareness: recognizing cultural differences in yourself and others, and how they affect your interactions
• Knowledge: understanding where those differences come from, and what they mean in practice
• Skills: adapting how you communicate and work, so you can make the most of those differences

It's at the heart of Country Navigator

Cultural intelligence is central to everything we do. Like any skill, it grows with practice, and Country Navigator is designed to help you build it, from discovering your own cultural style with Worldprism™ to practicing real situations with Carla and CultureFlex.

How do I build my cultural intelligence on Country Navigator? →

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