The document discusses various intercultural assessment tools categorized into four types: readiness, adaptation, competency, and cultural values. Each category focuses on different aspects of intercultural interaction and requires alignment with organizational goals. The author emphasizes the importance of selecting the right tool based on specific needs, such as employee relocation or training for multicultural teams.

1. INTERCULTURAL
ASSESSMENT
TOOLS
which one is right for you?
NICOLE BARILE INTERCULTURAL CONSULTING

2. THERE ARE SO MANY
INTERCULTURAL ASSESSMENT
TOOLS OUT THERE.
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT'S
BEST FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION?

3. LET'S START BY
BREAKING THEM DOWN
INTO 4 CATEGORIES.

4. READINESS1
Readiness assessments measure
one's preparedness for interacting
with those from diverse backgrounds.
These tools look at self-awareness,
open-mindedness, & empathy.

5. ADAPTATION2
Adaptation assessments measure
one's ability to assimilate into another
culture. These tools look at flexibility,
resiliency, & comfort levels with risk-
taking.

6. COMPETENCY3
Competency assessments measure
one's ability to shift cultural
perspectives & adapt behavior
accordingly. These tools look at
behavioral & perceptual changes, as
well as cultural agility.

7. CULTURAL VALUES4
Cultural value assessments measure
one's communication & business
preferences. Most of these tools allow
for comparison with other cultures &
look at cultural dimensions.

8. SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT TOOLS
2
Adaptation
1
Readiness
4
Cultural Values
3
Competency
WHICH ONE FITS YOUR NEEDS?

9. YOU MAY NEED DIFFERENT TOOLS
TO MEET DIFFERENT NEEDS.
MAKE SURE THE TOOLS YOU
CHOOSE ALIGN WITH YOUR
ORGANIZATION'S GOALS.

10. ARE YOU SENDING EMPLOYEES ABROAD?
DO YOU HAVE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
TRAVELERS?
DO YOU NEED TO TRAIN YOUR ENTIRE
ORGANIZATION?
ARE YOU WORKING ON MULTICULTURAL
TEAMS?

11. FINDING THE RIGHT TOOL CAN
TAKE TIME.
I CAN HELP.

12. NICOLE BARILE INTERCULTURAL CONSULTING
CONTACT ME!
PHONE: +1 917 476 6705
WEB: NICOLEBARILE.COM
EMAIL: HELLO@NICOLEBARILE.COM
IF YOU NEED HELP
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
TOOL FOR YOU,