What is Cultural Intelligence?
Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capability to function effectively across cultures. Mosaica defines, measures, and operationalises it for modern teams.
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Common questions
What is cultural intelligence?
Cultural intelligence is the capability to recognise how cultural context shapes understanding, and to adapt communication accordingly. It covers knowledge of specific cultural norms, awareness of one's own assumptions, and the practical ability to apply both in a working context.
How is cultural intelligence measured?
Cultural intelligence is generally described across knowledge, awareness and applied capability. Mosaica does not score individuals. It assesses communication against reviewed research about the audiences receiving it, and cites the research behind each finding.
Can cultural intelligence be learned?
Yes. Cultural intelligence is treated as a capability that develops with evidence and practice rather than a fixed trait. Access to verified, source-cited research about specific cultural contexts is what makes that development possible in a working setting.
Is cultural intelligence the same as cultural competence?
The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. Cultural competence is more common in healthcare and clinical settings, while cultural intelligence is more common in workplace and business contexts. Both describe the capability to work effectively across cultural difference.