CQ - Cultural Circle Training, Connecting Cultures
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Cultural Circle Training

You may know the concept of Circle Training? In Cultural Circle Training, we swap weights and machines for knowledge, curiosity, perspective-taking, and the ability to act with cultural intelligence.

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In each circle, you train one of the four parameters of cultural intelligence (CQ)

Cultural Circle Training is an interactive experience where you move through four circles

In each circle, you develop one of the four dimensions of cultural intelligence (CQ) through exercises, dialogue, and small challenges. Like a workout at the gym, it gets your pulse racing – but focused on collaboration, awareness, and the confidence to embrace diversity!

Brief keynote on cultural intelligence

We typically begin with a brief keynote on cultural intelligence, and then you enter your first circle, moving through all four circles in sequence:

CQ Brain-cirklen,

where you challenge your knowledge of cultures, norms, and differences, discover how much (or little) you really know, and see the vast potential that lies in cultural diversity.

 

CQ Heart-cirklen,

where you cultivate motivation, openness, and curiosity – learning to leverage your own mindset as a driving force when encountering differences.

 

CQ Eye-cirklen,

where you develop the skill to view the world from others’ perspectives – and learn to interpret actions when non-verbal cues come from a culture different from your own.

 

CQ Muscle-cirklen,

where you turn what you’ve learned into action – through hands-on exercises that enhance your cultural intelligence in interactions with global colleagues.

Along the way, you will also:

Collect points and complete challenges as you move from circle to circle

Engage actively with yourself and your colleagues in short, high-energy sessions

Experience how the four dimensions together create stronger collaboration across cultures and differences

Conclude the training with a group reflection that ties the four circles together into one cohesive experience

Contact us to learn more. We always tailor our programs to your context, needs, and schedule.

As someone who runs a truly multinational team, it is important to dive into the different cultural backgrounds, values and beliefs in order to unlock better communication and understand each others’ perspectives.

In ConnectingCultures’ Cultural Circle Training we worked with bringing the multicultural element of my team to make better decisions and the lessons from the course helped us learn not just about our colleagues but also about the Nordic culture we operate in. It uncovered perspectives, cultural norms and – in some cases – prejudices we might not have been aware of having.

Monika Visy – Head of Core Functions
DANSKE BANK

Thank you to Signe and the rest of her team who planned and facilitated two great days with presentations on cultural intelligence and cultural circle training for all our employees. We received positive feedback on both content and facilitation. We found the sessions valuable in terms of supporting our global transition. We look forward to our future collaboration with ConnectingCultures.

Nanna Marie Jørgensen, Manager – Trade Controlling and reporting
DANSKE COMMODITIES

Workshops & Exercises

Research-based, engaging, and practical workshops

At ConnectingCultures, we combine the latest research with real-world challenges. We deliver evidence-based insights in an engaging and accessible way – and we make sure the process is both interactive and enjoyable.

We turn insight into action through exercises, reflections, and case work, ensuring that participants leave with concrete strategies they can apply immediately. In this way, learning becomes embedded in everyday practice, and future decisions are made on a solid foundation of knowledge.

Our experienced consultants have many years of expertise in facilitating workshops on Cultural Intelligence, Diversity & Inclusion, leadership, and collaboration.

Kulturspecialister og DEI-specialister hos ConnectingCultures

I can hardly remember attending a training that was so good, relevant, and incredibly exciting. Heartfelt thanks from me!

Camilla Vogn Kjær, Chief People and Culture officer
MOBILEPAY