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You may have asked yourself a question: Am I culturally intelligent? What does it take to talk about cultural intelligence. According to HBR cultural intelligence (CQ) is the ability to make sense of unfamiliar contexts and then blend. In other words it is to be able to function effectively in culturally diverse situation. P. Christopher Earley and Soon Ang are researchers who coined the idea of Cultural Intelligence (CQ), exploring how people adapt and thrive in different cultural settings. Their research seeks to uncover why some people struggle to adjust and connect across cultures. At the heart of their framework are three key components: behavioral, cognitive, and motivational—each playing a crucial role in navigating and thriving in cross-cultural interactions. We can say that Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the Key to Effective Cross-Cultural Leadership. To help you improve your CQ you can consider using the following 4 step method consisting of:

  • DRIVE
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • STRATEGY
  • ACTION

What shall we get when we dig down? –CQ Drive (motivation), the person’s motivation to learn about and respond to a different culture. It is the interest in and confidence at functioning effectively in culturally diverse settings. –CQ Knowledge (cognition), the person’s knowledge of how cultures are similar and different. The point is not to be an expert on every culture but to understand how culture influences behaviors, values, and beliefs. –CQ Strategy (meta-cognition), how the person makes sense of culturally diverse experiences. The knowledge about cultures enables effective planning in the context of cultural differences and forming cultural sensitive strategies. –CQ Action (behavior), the person’s capability to adapt his or her behavior to different cultures, including handling any difficulties that might arise. Join our interactive CQ workshop! Start with a free sample session, where you will assess your cultural adaptability and gain practical strategies for thriving in diverse environments. Contact us at hr@hrconcept.com.pl to get started!