David Livermore interviews Lynnette Collins, Diversity Leader at Amway
Lynnette Collins, Amway’s key leader on all things related to diversity, talks about how Amway uses CQ and unconscious bias as part of their strategy for growth.
Read MoreStarbucks adds CQ Certification to Diversity Program
Starbucks expands their commitment to CQ by certifying internal facilitators to use CQ assessments and training across its global enterprise.
Read MoreNew Book on Culturally Intelligent Innovation
DRIVEN BY DIFFERENCE: Releases February 17 Pre order now. The following is an excerpt from an interview about the book: Q: What prompted you to write this book? A: I’m insatiably curious. That’s what drives any research or writing project…
Read MoreThe Power of Attention for Culturally Intelligent Innovation
At the end of January, our new book on culturally intelligent innovation will be available in bookstores everywhere. This month's article is an excerpt from Part 1 in the book. *** If you buy a silver Honda, you start seeing…
Read MoreWhat Diversity Matters Most?
I welcome the way many organisations have broadened the definition of “diversity” to go beyond skin color and nationality. Diversity of thought, work style, function, age, and much more are all relevant forms of difference. But not all diversity is…
Read MoreTop Two Reasons Organisations are Building CQ
By David Livermore and Linn Van Dyne, PhDs Whether it’s tapping the opportunities in emerging markets, avoiding a cultural faux pas on Twitter that goes viral, attracting and retaining the best talent, or increasing profitability and cost-savings, the ability to…
Read MoreFour Myths of Global Leadership
Culture matters. It’s more than just a “nice-to-have.” It’s a key factor in what makes or breaks today’s global leader. As a result, organisations in every sector are clamoring to find effective global leaders. Those who can lead with…
Read MoreHigh CQ Prepares Youth to Compete with Robots for Jobs
In the race for global talent, employers and universities are looking for highly motivated young people who are self-aware, smart, and have an ability to influence and communicate across a myriad of differences. Are you ready? McKinsey Report, 2013…
Read MoreTeaching English with Cultural Intelligence
In most Western classrooms, students are rewarded for speaking up, asking questions, and participating in classroom discussions. In most Asian classrooms, students are taught to listen carefully, respect the teacher, and only speak when invited to do so. In the…
Read More5 Things Culturally Intelligent Universities Do
--Guest post by Dr. Sandra Upton Today more than 2.5 million students are studying outside their home countries. Estimates predict a rise to 7 million international students by 2020. Students from Asia are entering the major academic systems of North…
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