Cultural Intelligence Assessments, Coaching, and Training

Cultural Intelligence (CQⓇ) is one’s “capability to function effectively in intercultural contexts, including different national, ethnic, organizational, generational, and many other contexts” (Livermore, 2015, pp. ix–x). CQ is based on extensive and rigorous academic research and used across multiple industries to promote excellent leadership practice.

CQ can be utilized and developed by anyone who wishes to become more skillful in successfully working across cultural differences. Further, as explained by the Cultural Intelligence Center, it is “the foundation and strategic link to creating diverse, inclusive and equitable work environments.”

As a CQ Certified Facilitator, Dr. Brian Arao administers CQ Assessments and provides coaching and training on their results for individuals and teams who want to increase their capacity to lead for diversity, inclusion, and belonging and more effectively advance equity and social justice within their communities and organizations.

  • The CQ 360° Assessment provides you with individually-tailored insights into your strengths and areas for growth within the CQ model, based both on your own ratings and anonymous ratings from others. 

  • The CQ Pro Assessment is similar to the 360 option, but the results are based only on self ratings.

In addition to an individual insights report, both the CQ 360 and CQ Pro offer an optional group-level report which aggregates data to provide insights about a team's CQ.

CQ Assessment Packages

  • Individual CQ Pro Assessment

    $375.00/person

    10-minute CQ Starter eLearning module

    CQ Pro Assessment: Measure Your Cultural Intelligence & Behavioral Preferences

    A 1-hour executive coaching session to develop a personalized leadership development plan

  • Individual CQ 360 Assessment

    $475.00/person

    10-minute CQ Starter eLearning module

    CQ 360 Assessment: Comparison Of Self & Observer-Rated Cultural Intelligence

    A 1-hour executive coaching session to develop a personalized leadership development plan

  • Group CQ Pro Assessment

    $385.00/person (10 person minimum); additional seats available at a reduced rate of $376.00/person

    10-minute CQ Starter eLearning module

    CQ Pro Assessment: Measure Your Cultural Intelligence & Behavioral Preferences

    A report summarizing the aggregate CQ Assessment or Behavioral Preferences Profile results of all participants

    A 1-hour 1:1 executive coaching session with each participant to develop a personalized leadership development plan

  • Group CQ 360 Assessment

    $485.00/person (10 person minimum); additional seats available at a reduced rate of $476.00/person

    10-minute CQ Starter eLearning module

    CQ Pro Assessment: Measure Your Cultural Intelligence & Behavioral Preferences

    A report summarizing the aggregate CQ Assessment or Behavioral Preferences Profile results of all participants

    A 1-hour 1:1 executive coaching session with each participant to develop a personalized leadership development plan

A second and more extended eLearning module, MyCQ® Pro: Understanding My Cultural Intelligence & Behavioral Preferences, can be included in any of the above packages for an additional $150.00/person.

Custom packages are available by request!

CQ Testimonials and Endorsements

  • “In a world where crossing boundaries is routine, CQ becomes a vitally important aptitude and skill."

    Harvard Business Review

  • “Cultural intelligence has resulted in one of our most profitable leadership development initiatives. Over 200 of IATA's top leaders have been assessed and trained in CQ. The program has helped IATA build bridges across different cultures and has played a direct role in the growth of our business in emerging markets."

    Guido Gianasso, Vice President of Human Capital, IATA

  • “As more companies go global, we need a better understanding of how to function as leaders across cultural boundaries. The four-step process can help you develop your "CQ" and improve your cross-cultural leadership technique. Now more than ever, our shrinking world needs this work!"

    QuoteKen Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level Source

  • “Based on solid academic research and years of personal experience, this is a whole new way of thinking holistically about the challenges and presents a repertoire of skills and behaviors that we can put to use in cross-cultural interactions."

    Jim Kouzes, award-winning coauthor of the best-selling book, The Leadership Challenge, and Dean's Executive Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University

  • “As a trainer of psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals, I am struck by how simple, applicable, and effective this model is for students and practitioners in my field who strive for cultural competence."

    Michael Goh, PhD, Director of Counseling Program, University of Minnesota

If you would like to further explore CQ Assessments, Coaching, and Training, click here to access our contact form. Select the “CQ Assessments” option when completing the form.