GQ-SIETAR Workshop (110 minutes)

What is GQ? Taking cultural intelligence to the next level.

#GlobalIntelligence (GQ) GQ isn’t rocket science.  But it does draw on the insights of astronauts & genetic scientists. We look at cutting-edge understandings of the human chemistry-of-communication and take cultural intelligence to the next level. I value your collaboration to define-&-align this work-in-progress. 

This GQ Workshop cycles through 3 stages:    -1- GQ Model  Get ready for a heady ride, as we zoom out from the smallest to the largest scales of global intelligence (GQ). We start by considering the neurochemistry of emotional and social intelligence (EQ-SQ). Then, we look at cutting-edge research on culture-gene interactions; coupling individualism/collectivism with serotonin-oxytocin hormone-cocktails. Reactions to the disappearance of a smile and expression or suppression of emotion also have interesting culture-gene correlations (CQ). Finally, we zoom up for the 'overview effect', a core GQ competency, and ask “How can astronauts help global leaders appreciate the bigger picture (GQ)?”   -2- GQ Cafe Breakout Rooms Share-&-compare your own reactions and/or *listen-beyond-words* to others discuss questions at each of these scales of GQ: ** Would knowing your own culture-gene profile help you collaborate with colleagues in more satisfying or effective ways? **Could taking a broader planetary perspective on cultural differences help you be a better leader (GQ)?   -3- Overview Effect Back in our main GQ room, we take EQ-SQ-CQ up to the next level: Walking the talk of the 'overview effect,’ we share takeaways — to take this work-in-progress forward for leadership and collaboration in the global workplace.