Listening to Understand

Listening to understand, rather than listening only to respond, requires a high level of mindfulness and consciousness, especially when we are communicating with people of different cultures. As I was facilitating a program in Asia…

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The Business Case for Cultural Intelligence – Part 2

The business case for CQ is: Open up new markets and provide for a deeper understanding of these markets Improve engagement with local staff Leverage local knowledge and expertise Improve innovation and creativity Reduce costs…

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The Business Case for Cultural Intelligence – Part 1

Emotional intelligence (EQ) and Managerial Intelligence (MQ) have been well established as crucial for senior leaders. EQ and MQ are insufficient if your organisation is operating across borders, distance and multiple time zones. Cultural Intelligence…

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