Building cultural skills
We are a boutique consulting firm that focuses on building and enhancing cross-cultural competence skills through cultural assessments and experiential activity sessions. Let’s be honest! We don't come across in how we communicate and behave as we think we do. Nor are we good at judging others! To better understand how we may actually react when we encounter cultural differences can be the first step to becoming more cross culturally competent. We partner with DEI Leaders and consulting firms by offering an additional individual and/or group component to compliment reaching their corporate or organization DEI goals.
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®)
We administer the IDI® which is the premier cross-cultural assessment to better understand reactions to cultural differences. It is a valid psychometric instrument that measures subjective culture which is the ability to observe differing cultural behavior patterns.
- It is the only cultural assessment tool backed by a published theory; The Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (Dr. Milton Bennett)
- Participants receive an Intercultural Development Inventory Profile Report (IDI) sharing where they fall on a Intercultural Developmental Continuum Model
- With each debrief a customized Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) is shared as a guide of activities and self-reflections to continue building intercultural competence skills.
- Group Reports can be also offered to better understand how teams may approach making decisions, resolving conflict and/or being innovative and creative.
- Both individual and group debriefs are administered by a Certified IDI® Qualified Administrator
- Highly recommended for boards and teams who are accountable for interacting with a revolving diverse workforce or client base.
Building Cross Cultural Competence Sessions:
- Develops 1.5 or 2-hour virtual sessions based on need
- Sessions are interactive with experiential activities
- Introduces the Intercultural Developmental Continuum Model for IDI®
- Introduces cross-cultural competence research and theory-based models
- Offers solutions and a skills-based approach to navigating any cultural difference.
Individual Coaching Sessions
Often there are individuals who may request or need more than the typical time allotted for the individual IDI debrief in developing their cross-cultural competence skills. We offer confidential one on one coaching sessions as a follow up to IDI results to further assist in the development of skills.
Testimonials
"We are very grateful for the work that Linda has done with our Leaders and Managers. Through the IDI, and her expert consulting, she has opened their eyes to new ways of considering the different cultures that surround all of us. Our journey toward intercultural competence has been accelerated thanks to Linda."
Artell Smith
Vice President–Human Resources
Talent, HR Services, HR Technology
QUAD
"Linda's skill, knowledge and passion around DEI is solid. She has the ability to meet people where they are and help them to explore differences, seek to understand and embrace those cultural differences for better long-lasting and creative solutions. Several Hyatt leaders at our corporate office have commented on her professionalism, collaboration and willingness to guide them on the path of building better cross-cultural relationships".
Tyronne Stoudemire
Global SVP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion,
Hyatt Corporate
"I’ve had the privilege and pleasure of working with Linda DeLavallade since 2019. Her expertise and guidance administering the Intercultural Development Inventory is a key component of the success of the Corporate Inclusion Institute. Her professionalism and partnership are unparalleled."
Luz María Vargas
Senior Program Manager
CHICAGO UNITED
"I have collaborated with Linda on numerous occasions. She is an exceptional coach, facilitator, and visionary. She brings wisdom on cross cultural competence, insight on organizational dynamics, and just the right words to create light bulb moments for her clients!"
Charmon Parker Williams, Ph.D.
Principal Consultant/President Parker Williams Consulting
Clients
Client roster has included but is not limited to Hyatt Global Corporate, QUAD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Masters in Genetic Counseling, Northwestern University Kellogg Business School of Mgmt. - DEI Workforce, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Surgeon Faculty & Residents, Rush Pediatrics Medical Center, Language Culture Worldwide Consulting, RYAN Construction, Leadership Greater Chicago Fellows, YMCA, Chicago United Corporate Intercultural Institute, Prudential Insurance, HALO, Northwest Mutual Insurance, Weber Shandwick & ICG Global PR firms.
Linda DeLavallade, Principal Consultant
Linda is a seasoned Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Practitioner who has served as a Global Program Manager for Diversity Education and Lead IDI® Qualified Administrator for two Fortune 500 corporations. She introduced cross-cultural competence as a critical skill set to key business units and Sr. Leadership through strategic consulting, the facilitation of intercultural cross-cultural sessions, and the administration of individual and group IDI® debriefs.
Linda trained a global volunteer faculty to support business teams in India, Poland, England, Canada, and across the USA. She was certified over 17 years ago as a Qualified Administrator by Dr. Milton Bennett who authored the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS) theory and Dr. Mitch Hammer who developed the IDI® assessment tool. Linda graduated from Roosevelt University and currently resides in Winter Garden Florida where she is surrounded by loving family.
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