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Cultural Intelligence in Action: How CQ transforms engagement and performance

About This Webinar

How do we thrive when we work in a world of difference, pressure is high and collaboration really matters? Cultural Intelligence (CQ) – the capability to work effectively across cultural differences – is increasingly recognised as a critical leadership skill in complex, diverse organisations. Yet many leaders underestimate the extent to which culture shapes behaviour, decision-making and relationships at work, often assuming personality or “fit” are the primary drivers. In this webinar, we’ll share real life examples of what happens when Cultural Intelligence is treated as a strategic lever for engagement, performance and wellbeing within the NHS – one of the largest and most diverse employers in the world. While the context is healthcare, the learning is universal.

Agenda
  • Attendees will hear directly from leaders who have designed, delivered and lived this work in highly challenging team environments. Attendees will leave with insights into:
  • How culture shapes behaviour at work
  • What Cultural Intelligence really is and how it can be developed intentionally
  • What it takes to design an effective CQ programme and embed at scale
  • CQ as an enabler of wellbeing and psychological safety: including its role in reducing conflict, supporting difficult conversations, and informing fairer grievance and disciplinary processes
  • Practical tips for using CQ to create more inclusive, engaged and high-performing teams, whatever sector you operate in
Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
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Conference Manager, Health & Wellbeing at Work
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Director of People & Culture, North Middlesex University Hospital and Community Services (Part of the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust)
Bernadette Thompson is Director of People & Culture at North Middlesex University Hospital and Community Services (Part of the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust), with senior leadership experience across the NHS and 23 years in the Civil Service. A leading advocate for Cultural Intelligence, she was instrumental in developing Barts Health’s award-winning CQ programme and has led major work on inclusion, leadership and cultural transformation. Awarded an OBE in 2021, Bernadette is a trusted adviser, facilitator and speaker known for turning inclusion strategy into meaningful organisational change.
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People & Organisational Development Business Partner, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Tatenda Hwamiridza is a People & Organisational Development Business Partner at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, with over eight years’ NHS experience. A passionate advocate for Cultural Intelligence, he has embedded CQ into nurse development, led staff engagement initiatives and facilitated Barts Health’s award-winning CQ programme. Recognised with the KPMG Rising Star Award at the 2024 HPMA Awards, Tatenda brings a practical perspective on using Cultural Intelligence to strengthen leadership, inclusion, organisational systems and performance.
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General Manager, Cultural Intelligence Centre
Polly Collingridge is General Manager of the Cultural Intelligence Centre UK and a CQ Certified Facilitator. She works closely with organisations across corporate, healthcare and education sectors to understand their people and culture challenges and identify how Cultural Intelligence can support their goals. Her work spans inclusive leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, organisational culture, employee and customer relationships, and developing globally capable staff and students. Polly brings extensive experience in helping organisations translate CQ from a framework into practical, sustainable organisational development.
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