Cultural Intelligence Skills to Help You Navigate a Global Workplace

This is your HR News Flash, your briefing on talent management and the world of work from HRCI. Navigating cultural intelligence is an essential part of business operations and workforce management. Even if your organization does not have a global presence, your products or services could appear in a global marketplace. Here are some steps to build cultural intelligence skills at your organization. First, foster cultural self-awareness. Behaviors that are common in other cultures may seem unfamiliar to us. Possessing self-awareness of how your culture affects behaviors is key to recognizing other perspectives. Second, find common ground. In addition to understanding differences, also get into the habit of searching for commonalities. Always push yourself to leave your comfort zone in order to understand different points of view.  Third, facilitate new ways of working. Being globally competent involves finding success in different cultural contexts. Be aware of the impact of cultural nuances when dealing with a global audience. Always strive to be flexible and adventurous, as warranted. This concludes your HR News Flash. HRCI prepares HR leaders for the digital age. Thanks for listening. Check back soon for the workplace news you need. Learn more at HRCI.org.