Developing Behavioral Cultural Intelligence
One person steps forward, the other steps back. This sequence can be observed in two places: a dance hall, where it is appropriate, natural, and harmonious; or a conference hall, where business professionals from different cultures are hesitant and stilted, making one another uncomfortable. This “little dance,” highlighted by Julien Bourrelle—founder of Mondå, a Norwegian cultural diversity project—demonstrates the importance of behavioral cultural intelligence. Rather than i