1. Get Certified in Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

2. 70 percent The number of
international ventures that fail due to
cultural differences
—International Labor Union
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3. Diverse teams make or break innovation
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4. Cultural Intelligence Knowledge
Proficiency
90% of leading executives from 68
countries said finding effective cross-
cultural personnel is a top management
challenge. –Economist Intelligence Unit
Research proves…
Everyone can improve
Cultural Intelligence
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5. What is Cultural Intelligence (CQ®)?
The capability to function effectively
across various cultural contexts (national,
ethnic, organizational, generational, etc.).
--Soon Ang and Linn Van Dyne, “Conceptualization of Cultural Intelligence” in Handbook
of Cultural Intelligence: Theory, Measurement, and Applications (Armonk, NY: M.E.
Sharpe, 2008), 3.
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6. Who is talking about CQ?
A growing number of leaders in business, government, higher
education and non-profit organizations are realizing the
benefits of assessing and developing their CQ. Including…
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"In a world where crossing boundaries is
routine, cultural intelligence becomes a
vitally important aptitude and skill."
— Harvard Business Review

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Results from Organizations that Improve Cultural
Intelligence through Assessment and Training…
 Improved multicultural team performance
 Expansion into culturally diverse markets
 Better service to culturally diverse customers
 Speed and efficiency across cultures
 Productive global assignments
 Increased profitability and cost savings
Learn more about the research behind these findings in David Livermore’s, Leading with Cultural Intelligence

8. How can you learn to assess and improve CQ?
Become a CQ Certified Facilitator!
Level 1 Certification
Assessing, Debriefing, and Improving Cultural Intelligence
Level 2 Certification
CQ Train-the-Trainer: Designing and Selling CQ Services
“Association with the Cultural Intelligence Center propels your
business or training efforts by being able to immediately
incorporate the research and resources after becoming certified."
— Elena Steiner (USA), Consultant and Advanced CQ Certified Facilitator
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9. CQ Certified Facilitators
Consultants | Corporate Trainers | Executive Coaches | Faculty & Administrators
Government Leaders | Non-Profit Leaders | Relocation Specialists
The network of facilitators currently spans over 38 countries
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10. CQ Certification gives you globally recognized
credentials and world-class tools, along with…
 Certified to administer the only academically valid measurement of CQ
 Equipped to use the CQ model
 Exclusive pricing and full access to the CQ Assessments
 Network with CQ Certified Facilitators around the world
 Access to exclusive communication and events for CQ Certified
Facilitators
 In addition, Level 2 CQ Certification offers an optional Affiliate Program
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“It took me less than a second to decide to register for the
next available CQ Certification program. It was one of the
best decisions I’ve made in my life.” — Masa Fujii (Japan), Professor,
Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University and Advanced CQ Certified
Facilitator

11. Continuing Education Credits
ICF Members
CCE Credits
Core Competencies: 3.5
Resource Development: 6.75
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Upon completion of Level 1 CQ Certification, credits are available for the following:
HR Certification
Institute Members
HR General Credits: 9.25

12. Gain Full Access to CQ Assessments
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“The CQ Assessment is useful to have for coaching,
consulting and training. And my ability to speak on the
validity and reliability of the tool is an important benefit
I gained from Certification.” — Tom Verghese (Australia),
Consultant/Coach and Advanced CQ Certified Facilitator

13. Become Certified in Cultural Intelligence and
Open Yourself up to New Opportunities!
www.culturalQ.com/certification.html
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“Over the years, I have seen a number of intercultural
resources that I feel have over complicated the subject
and have excessive focus on knowledge. The CQ model
is a clearly differentiated offering.” — Dr. Anindita Banerjee (India),
Practice Head at Renaissance Strategic Consultants and CQ Certified Facilitator