Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Training

Communicate, collaborate, and lead effectively across cultures

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker

Cultural intelligence is a critical business capability, not just an optional skill. We help organisations build culturally aware and adaptable teams by equipping employees and leaders with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to navigate differences in national, organisational, and social norms.

This enables teams to communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly, and thrive across diverse contexts.

Our training leverages the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) framework, providing a structured approach to understanding, adapting, and thriving in diverse cultural contexts.

What We Offer

  • CQ training for employees and leaders

  • Tools and strategies to bridge cultural and generational differences

  • Culture Mapping, Workshops and programs for global and regional teams

  • Evidence-informed approaches grounded in human-centred and culturally relevant practices

Signature Trainings

Empower Your Team with Culturally Intelligent Workshops

Our custom workshops equip teams to thrive in diverse environments and can be tailored to your organization’s needs.Offerings include:

  • Communicating and Collaborating Across Cultures
    Understand national, organisational, and social norms to improve communication and teamwork.

  • Bridging Generational Divides
    Explore the values and priorities of Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z to enhance collaboration and engagement.

  • Communicating and Building Trust Across Cultures
    Learn strategies for navigating low- and high-context communication to enhance clarity, connection, and collaboration.

Our Approach

Resources and Tools
• Data-driven CQ assessments, culture mapping, and scenario-based simulations
• Indigenous knowledge systems, storytelling, card decks, and global cultural references
• Practical frameworks to measure and track individual and team progress

Benefits
• Strengthens individual and team CQ through a clear, actionable journey
• Supports teams, leaders, and global mobility assignees to navigate differences with confidence
• Enhances collaboration, trust, and performance in diverse workplaces and global assignments
• Scalable, practical, and easy to apply in daily work

What Participants Gain

• The ability to understand and adapt to different cultural perspectives
• Stronger collaboration and communication across teams
• Strategies to reduce conflict and increase inclusion
• Enhanced leadership impact in diverse environments

Why It Matters

Teams that understand and value cultural differences perform better. Collaboration improves, engagement rises, and employees feel respected and supported.

Cultural intelligence is more than a skill — it is a foundation for trust, innovation, and sustainable organisational success

ngthen your team’s cultural intelligence?

Testimonials

Alessandra Giacometti

Shell, Netherlands

Tamkara is a very energetic, professional and innovative person. I have known Tamkara from her work at Shell Outpost The Hague for her excellent Career and Development support to Shell Globally Mobile employees and partners. She is very proficient in one-to-one career consultations, as well as very knowledgeable about job market trends and specific insights in the NL. 
I attended job search workshops and cultural awareness workshops that she designed and facilitated and was amazed by her communication skills. I cannot forget her extraordinary “The 2-Hour Job Search” seminar! 
Tamkara’s interest in community building resulted in the establishment of the Outpost The Hague Careers community group, having in mind a safe networking platform for Shell partners to develop themself. I wish to continue to collaborate with Tamkara in more projects to come. 
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S.G- Booking.com, Amsterdam

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I had the pleasure to work with Tamkara while working at Booking.com. Really appreciate her practical approach in managing transfers, always balancing between company policy but also taking into account individual employee situations and needs. 
She had a great impact working on our branding campaign. 
Working closely with her, I particularly found her to be highly motivated and solutions-oriented. She is a true professional and strong communicator.
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Samuel Acheampong

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"I've had the pleasure of working with Tamkara during my relocation from Ghana and working in the USA in 2018-2019. She offered a great deal of help with respect to Human Resource and Global Mobility during my time at Kinross.
She is very dedicated to her Job, Resourceful and Altruistic. She will go beyond and above outside her normal job duties to offer extra help to me and my family to enable us have a good stay whiles in the USA.
I would consider her an asset to any team."

Samuel Acheampong

Kinross Gold Corporation
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Jeroen Brakenhoff

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Tamkara is a routined Global Mobility Advisor with a lot of knowledge about policies and assignment types. She also has great empathy for her expat customers. It was a pleasure for me to work with her.
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