Fostering Respectful Dialogue: Addressing Politics and Religion at Work
Based on the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity by Dr. Milton Bennett, the IDI® measures an individual or group’s level of intercultural sensitivity along the Intercultural Development Continuum®.
The Intercultural Development Continuum® theorizes that individuals progress through phases of development in their understanding of the complexity of cultural similarities and differences. Each position in the continuum represents an increasingly complex understanding of cultural differences, allowing increasingly sophisticated and engaging experiences with people of other cultures.
The IDI has been subjected to rigorous statistical testing.
It is arguably the most thorough and reliable analysis of its kind and has been lauded by most subject experts.
The IDI allows you to see an individual’s or group’s progression along a continuum of cross-cultural competence. It measures both mindset and skillset.
The IDI facilitates cooperative conversations and actions toward growth and development rather than judgment and resistance.
Plus, your results are actionable. For each individual who completes the assessment, the IDI creates a customized Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) that guides the person through activities and self-reflections that develop intercultural competence.
Leaders who understand cultural competence are better equipped to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, communicate effectively, attract top talent, drive innovation, and succeed in a globalized world.
