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The Model to Practice Dialogues™

Personality and Individual Differences

The positive effects of cultural intelligence (CQ) and perceived inclusion in culturally diverse contexts are welldocumented,

but the relationship between these constructs has not been explored despite them sharing common

themes. We examine the relationships between individual-level CQ, perceived inclusion, and perceived cultural

diversity in a sample of 925 individuals working in culturally diverse groups. Our results showed that individuals’

CQ predicts their perceived inclusion in workgroups. Moreover, individuals’ perceived inclusion in

workgroups is related to further CQ development in these individuals, and this relationship is stronger when

individuals perceive greater cultural diversity in their workgroups. These findings extend research on factors

contributing to individual differences in CQ and perceived inclusion in workgroups. We discuss implications for

enhancing perceived inclusion and CQ in culturally diverse workgroups.