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Leading with Cultural Intelligence

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Leading with Cultural Intelligence

Developing your Cross-Cultural Leadership, Communication, and Negotiation Skills

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Feb 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
18 - 22 May 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

In today’s diverse workplaces, the ability to work effectively across cultural divides is a vital skill for leaders, managers, and professionals. This course focuses on developing Cultural Intelligence (CQ)—the capability to relate and work effectively across cultures—by exploring the psychology of culture and its influence on leadership, communication, and negotiation. Participants examine various cultural dimensions, including occupational, organisational, generational, and national cultures, and learn practical tools to navigate cultural challenges. The Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course equips professionals with the confidence and strategies to foster cross-cultural collaboration, build inclusive high-performing teams, and lead with impact in globalised environments.

The course also highlights how cultural differences in communication and behaviour can affect workplace dynamics, decision-making, and negotiation outcomes. Participants will gain insights into improving cross-cultural communication, analysing biases, and applying best practices in team leadership. By strengthening CQ and cultural leadership skills, the Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course prepares professionals to embrace diversity, reduce conflict, and enhance organisational effectiveness in multicultural contexts.

Skills & Competencies

From this Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Cultural Intelligence awareness and application
  • Cross-cultural communication mastery
  • Inclusive team leadership capability
  • Bias recognition and mitigation
  • Negotiation across diverse cultural contexts
  • Cultural leadership and collaboration proficiency

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course, you will learn to:

  • Explain key concepts of cultural agility and CQ.
  • Analyse the influence of culture on leadership and communication.
  • Apply strategies for effective cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Identify and mitigate cultural biases in workplace dynamics.
  • Design a plan to strengthen your cultural leadership skills.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage with structured exploration of cultural intelligence principles, practical tools, and real-world applications for effective cross-cultural leadership. The course employs interactive discussions, exercises, and practical tools that help translate cultural insights into applied leadership behaviours. Emphasis is placed on building confidence in cultural interactions and fostering collaborative, inclusive workplace environments.

Who should Attend?

This course suits professionals who need to enhance cross-cultural capabilities within their roles. It benefits individuals working across borders, teams, or environments where cultural diversity impacts collaboration and performance.

This Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Team leaders and managers
  • Executives and organisational leaders
  • HR and talent development professionals
  • Communication, marketing, and sales professionals
  • Any professional needing stronger cross-cultural skills
Course Outline
Day 1

Leadership and Culture

This day focuses on understanding globalisation and how culture influences leadership and organisational behaviour. Participants explore their own cultural maps and cultural value dimensions. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understanding globalisation
  • Your own cultural map
  • The eight levels of culture
  • The Hofstede five cultural value dimensions
  • Leadership and culture
Day 2

Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

This day develops participants’ ability to recognise and bridge communication barriers caused by cultural differences. It emphasises empathy, active listening, and nonverbal cues. The topics covered will include:  

  • Cross cultural communication issues
  • Understanding barriers and biases in cultural communication
  • The role of nonverbal cues and body language
  • Active listening for better communication outcomes
  • The importance of empathy
Day 3

Cross-Cultural Negotiation

This day equips participants with negotiation methods tailored to diverse cultural contexts. Participants learn to avoid negotiation pitfalls and build mediation skills. The topics covered will include:   

  • An introduction to negotiation methods
  • Cultural differences in negotiation
  • Overestimating and underestimating cultural differences
  • Negotiation traps to avoid
  • Developing your cross-cultural mediation skills
Day 4

Leading Multicultural Teams

This day focuses on team dynamics within culturally diverse settings, decision-making challenges, and building inclusive teams that perform at a high level. The topics covered will include:   

  • How teams develop
  • Building inclusive, high-performing teams
  • Leadership challenges and solutions in diverse workplaces
  • Decision-making in multicultural contexts
  • Avoiding groupthink in team decision-making
Day 5

Managing Expatriate Workers and Nationalisation

This day explores leadership issues related to global assignments, culture shock, and nationalisation programmes. Participants apply personal action planning. The topics covered will include:   

  • International assignments and global career development
  • Why international assignments fail
  • Culture shock and global working
  • Establishing a Nationalisation Programme
  • Personal Action Planning
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this course in-house allows organisations to align cultural intelligence development with their specific diversity goals, workplace challenges, and leadership priorities. Customisation ensures that participants address real organisational intercultural scenarios, fostering deeper engagement and more meaningful outcomes.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Leading with Cultural Intelligence training course:

  • Enhanced cross-cultural leadership and credibility
  • Reduced misunderstanding and workplace conflict
  • Improved communication across cultural divides
  • Stronger inclusive team performance
  • Better negotiation outcomes in diverse environments
  • Greater agility in leading global and multicultural teams
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

If you would like further information about these training courses, our team is available to provide professional guidance and support. We are pleased to assist with course selection, the registration process, and any other related enquiries.

For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at info@glomacs.sa

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

Saudi GLOMACS offers professional training across a wide range of disciplines, including administration, leadership and management, governance and regulation, law, oil and gas, energy, engineering, finance, digital technologies, and sector-specific specialisations.

Training supports professionals across all career stages, from operational roles to specialist and senior responsibilities.

Participants include professionals from public sector, semi-government, and private sector organisations, across a wide range of roles and industries. Attendees range from administrative and operational professionals to technical specialists, managers, and senior decision-makers.

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