The purpose of this webinar is to showcase CQ Certification – a globally recognised programme designed for those who wish to deliver CQ solutions within their organisation. We will discuss its relevance for any higher education professionals who would benefit from a research-based, measurable tool that offers:
If you work in a university environment, either in academia, administration or professional services, and are interested in becoming a CQ Certified Facilitator, then this webinar is for you.
During the webinar, you will learn:
There will also be a chance for you as an attendee to ask your own questions to the panel.
Account Manager
Cultural Intelligence Centre, UK
Polly Collingridge is Account Manager in our UK subsidiary, supporting our UK Chief Operating Officer to build the business in the UK.
Polly has many years’ experience selling international rights in book publishing, and has also worked in sales and service delivery roles within global mobility and employee wellbeing. Most recently she has been a freelance intercultural trainer and is a CQ Certified Facilitator. She has an MSc in Cross-Cultural Psychology and a degree in Italian and Spanish. Although she was born and (mostly) raised in London, she has also lived in Italy, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the USA.
Polly has always been fascinated by different languages and cultures – even teaching herself the basics of Esperanto at the age of 10! Polly is passionate about the role of CQ in helping us work towards a more equitable society in which we all understand each other a little better.
Master Facilitator and Consultant
Cultural Intelligence Centre, UK
Lucy Butters is a specialist in Cultural Intelligence and founded Elembee ltd in 2010 to support international ambition and inclusion, working primarily with universities in the UK. She is a Master Trainer with the Cultural Intelligence Center and Above Difference, a UK strategic partner of CQC that works to improve inclusive leadership across the public sector. Recent work includes training and coaching for leaders of companies participating in the Scottish Government’s international Scale-Up program. Previously she worked for the British Council in international cultural relations roles linked with developing and implementing strategy to support the international ambitions of universities in Scotland.
On a personal level, Lucy is the mother of triplet boys who are a constant reminder of the need to adjust her thinking, actions, and expectations.
Dean for Global and Lifelong Learning
University of Kent
Dr Anthony Manning is Dean for Global and Lifelong Learning at the University of Kent, based in Canterbury in the South East of the UK. Through his role, Anthony is responsible for the development, implementation and review of Global and Lifelong Learning activity which includes internationalisation of the curriculum, pathways to higher education and online learning. Anthony is also a Principal Fellow of AdvanceHE and a National Teaching Fellow. He has a doctorate Applied Linguistics and had lived and worked in five countries, including France, Germany, China and Japan. In addition to working at the University of Kent, Anthony is the current Chair of British Accreditation Council’s (BAC’s) Accreditation Committee and is a member of the British Council’s English Language Advisory Group. Anthony’s publications focus on international higher education, academic literacy and language assessment.
The Cultural Intelligence Center is dedicated to the worldwide assessment and development of cultural intelligence or CQ–a globally recognized way of measuring and improving intercultural effectiveness. It owns the only academically validated CQ assessment in the world and offers certification and training for using the assessment. More information about the Cultural Intelligence Center can be found on our website located at http://www.CulturalQ.com.
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