 |
| THE CULTURAL SYNERGIST |
2015
In my presentation I asked attendees to discuss at their tables one cross cultural challenge that they face in either their current or a past role; followed by a further request toward the conclusion of the presentation asking them to discuss how a CQ assessment could potentially resolve the challenge/s discussed earlier. As I observed the table discussions, I was encouraged by the enthusiasm and conversations that were being generated between people who had mostly never met before, and worked in an incredibly diverse array of sectors. However, there was a certain commonality that pervaded the room, and that was the cultural challenges. When you got right down to it, the challenges were not that different, the contexts were but the fundamental issues were comparable. Whether we teach international students, work in culturally diverse local teams, are employed in expatriate roles or manage global teams we all need to know how to communicate, negotiate, establish trust and relationships and navigate through uncertainty and conflict. We do this so often that we barely give it a thought – that is until problems arise. Bearing in mind that all tools have pros and cons, here are some key factors and questions to consider in your search for appropriate CQ assessment tools:
I would also like to draw your attention to a recently released research paper that I reviewed and contributed to - 'Examining Diversity & Inclusion From an Asian Perspective'. The research contains some really strong data and recommendations to support companies in their D & I strategies and approaches within the Asian context. Please click here if you would like to read or follow our Cultural Intelligence Blog
Best Wishes Tom Verghese   Send to Friend |
||||
| Have You Measured Your CQ? |
||||
 |
||||
|
|
Published a few years ago now, this is a great read that holds some fascinating stories and really interesting research. The premise of 'The Talent Code' is that our brains can be transformed by the way we approach particular tasks. Coyle asks why some teaching methods are better than others? How do we train our brains in our endeavours to reach our full potential? Interviewing top coaches, educators and researchers, travelling to talent hot spots and neurology labs, Coyle describes three steps to transforming our brains. In the development of extraordinary talent visualising and comprehending, repeating and perfecting, and emotional connection are required. He follows a wide range of disciplines from sport to music to demonstrate his claims. The book is deeply affirming of human potential, asserting that we can achieve almost anything we want to if we have the key ingredients. It gives us a new way to think about talent - as well as new tools to unlock our own talents and those of our kids. |
|||||
| RECOMMENDED BOOK: "The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How." By Daniel Coyle (2009). |
||||||
 |
||||||
|
|
RESOURCES 'Raising Your Cultural IQ - DVD and CD 'Raising Your Cultural IQ' explores the issues around culture, the challenges that culture can pose and provides some great strategies on how to leverage on cultural differences and similarities. 'The Invisible Elephant - Exploring Cultural Awareness' Book testimonial by Asma Ghabshi Visit our store here
|
|
 |
||
 |
||
 |
||
 |
|
