Polly Collingridge talks to us about how Cultural Intelligence, otherwise known as CQ, is a key value for organisations who wish to create better connections between their workforce and clients - and leads to improved productivity. CQ also provides a common language to negotiate difference without conflict and can help our diverse workforces feel included and communicate effectively.

Sounds great but what is it, how do we get it, or do we have it already?

Polly describes how CQ asks us to question the assumptions we make about people. We are taught that we should treat others how WE wish to be treated but is that enough? Cultural Intelligence encourages us to treat others how THEY would like to be treated.

How do you think you would score if you took a CQ test?

Episode length: 58 minutes

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If you enjoyed this episode, listen to our Career Conundrums in Episodes 12 and 13 where we talk about imposter syndrome, being branded as negative, quiet quitting and unsolvable problems. We also looked to Gen Z and what we can learn from them in terms of work/life balance.

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