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Cultural Intelligence in Canada at Tough Convos

Cultural intelligence is recognizing and understanding the patterns that make up other cultures seeing those patterns from different perspectives, and better adapting to those cultural differences. Cultural Intelligence describes the skills required to recognize these differences. It also describes the ability to adapt to the dynamics of various intercultural exchanges.

The value of cultural intelligence in personal and organizational growth is tangible. An organization with a multicultural workforce will benefit creatively, collaboratively and monetarily from different ideas and solutions to achieve company objectives. As a leader or an employee in this globalized world, it is essential to understand and value unique perspectives and approaches to life and business.

Cultural intelligence is a skill, a competence, that you develop over the years of being exposed to people from various cultures, and learning about their cultural teachings and belief systems. Once you recognize the many patterns that become cultural rules and expectations for different groups of people, you become more agile in multicultural scenarios. For this reason CQ is one of the most sought out skills for global professionals and is essential for creating a healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace. It is crucial for organizations to help develop and promote CQ among their teams in order to build a positive company culture and grow with the times.

Cultural intelligence (CQ) in the Workplace

At Tough Convos, we believe building Cultural Intelligence (CQ) starts from within. By uncovering your own cultural DNA and embracing the perspectives of others, you can foster authentic connections across differences. Our two-stage approach empowers individuals and teams to cultivate curiosity, navigate discomfort, and champion inclusivity in every interaction.