Ep.39: Perspectives on Intercultural and Cultural Intelligence Assessment with Freeda Khan and Stefan Remhof

Show notes

Summary In this episode of the Global People Mobility Podcast, host Stefan Remhof speaks with Freeda Khan about the importance of intercultural competence and cultural intelligence in today's globalised world. They discuss the assessment of intercultural competence, the role of communication skills, and the implications for HR practitioners. Freeda emphasises the need for a global mindset in leadership and the future trends in global mobility, highlighting the increasing demand for individuals who can navigate diverse cultural landscapes effectively.

Takeaways

• Intercultural competence consists of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Assessment tools are essential for measuring intercultural competence.
• Communication skills are crucial for effective intercultural interactions.
• HR practitioners should define the purpose of assessments clearly.
• Different assessment tools may be needed for different roles.
• Global mindset is essential for modern leadership.
• Cultural intelligence involves cognition, metacognition, motivation, and behavior.
• Reflection is key to developing intercultural competence.
• Organisations must adapt to remain competitive in a globalised world.
• The future workforce will demand greater intercultural competence.

Speakers Stefan Remhof is Managing Partner of the People Mobility Alliance and Professor of International Management at IU International University. He has profound expertise in the fields of global mobility, expat management and international assignments.

Freeda Khan is a PhD candidate, instructor, lecturer, and passionate advocate for the internationalisation of higher education to develop intercultural competence and cultural intelligence in graduates today.