Measuring Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Assessment

The IDI is an assessment tool that measures intercultural competence (cultural intelligence) – the ability to adapt effectively across differences and similarities.

The IDI uses a developmental approach, evaluating individuals, groups or organizations as they work toward increasing cultural intelligence; skills critical to understand cultural context, influence inclusive leadership, and shape inclusive systems/practices (leadership, recruiting, development, retention, succession planning, etc.) 

As a certified IDI Qualified Administrator (QA), Jami helps individuals and organizations utilize the IDI assessment to better establish a baseline measurement of individual, group and organizational cultural intelligence. Clients engage in a transformative coaching debrief approach that helps board of directors, executive leadership teams, and departments/organizations better understand how to improve interpersonal dynamics, collaboration and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Intercultural Development
Inventory (IDI)

  • 50 item questionnaire, measures five core mindset and behaviors towards cultural difference in how we interact, work with, and provide leadership to others.

  • The IDI takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. Participants then participate in debrief sessions (group/individual may vary in length).

  • This tool can be used to evaluate programs, develop benchmarks, create program plans and provide coaching for leaders – fostering a deeper awareness about power and privilege in any cultural context.

  • The IDI Inventory is used in educational institutions, not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and corporations, to name a few. Click here to see more details on who uses the IDI.