The Pearson Skills outlook projects that Cultural Intelligence will be one of the 5 power skills that will be most in demand in 2026.
Why?
1. The world has become increasingly intercultural and interconnected. In 2017 alone, there were more than 258 million expats around the world. Interculturalism in the workplace is already a reality.
2. Technology has enabled us to work from anywhere in the world and be connected, so we can recruit staff globally
3. The strong business case for diversity
4. Legal frameworks in some parts of the world that aim to prevent discrimination and prejudice
5. The moral case for being inclusive
Leaders will miss out if they are not equipped with the ability to navigate cultural differences, build meaningful relationships, adapt to various cultural contexts, and make informed decisions that lead to business success locally and/or internationally.
In this webinar, led by Jenny Garrett OBE and featuring executive coaches Hira Ali, Mutiat Adebowale, Sadia Salam and Martha Cuffy from the Diverse Executive Coach Directory, we will explore the importance of cultivating Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and strategies to do so.
Whether you are a leader trying to create a great team or an employee seeking to better understand your colleagues, this webinar will help you navigate the complexities of cultural intelligence and create a more inclusive and productive work environment.
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Attendee feedback:
Latifa A: Interesting conversation. It is a good start to become more CQ. My big take away is around safety. We don’t talk about it but leaders are so scared of making a cultural faux pas that they prefer stay safe. But actually be BRAVE is my biggest take away
Katie S:I have four pages of notes!! Really helped me reframe my training material for staff as I have thus far focused on working with our colleagues abroad, but now I will include a lot on working with those directly around us too
Resources
Cultural Intelligence Training – https://jennygarrett.global/organisations/leadership-training/develop-your-cultural-intelligence-cq/
