Cultural Competence Assessment and Growth
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is an online, theory-based assessment of intercultural competence that can provide profile results at an individual or organizational level. The results indicate a position along an inter-cultural development continuum indicating a target for the next stage of growth. It includes questions that allow respondents to describe their experiences in terms of cross-cultural goals, challenges, and critical incidents they face and the ways they navigate those cultural differences.
The IDI assesses individuals' and groups' mindset towards cultural differences and similarities. IDI results are summarized in easy to understand reports that can help you and your team get started in their intercultural development. The IDI can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including:
1. Individual assessment in coaching, and counseling situations
2. Group analysis in team building efforts
3. Organizational-wide needs assessment for training design
4. Program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of training
5. Research
What’s included:
- Assessment utilizing the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)
- Development Plan
- ½ hour debrief session with a certified assessor
The IDI Journey: Developing Intercultural Competence
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to effectively engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is not just beneficial—it's essential. The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) is a powerful tool designed to foster intercultural competence, enabling individuals and organizations to transcend cultural boundaries and achieve meaningful connections.
Why Intercultural Competence Matters
- Building Positive Relationships: Cultivating mutual respect and understanding between individuals from different cultures.
- Enhancing Professional Effectiveness: Navigating cross-cultural interactions and achieving success in diverse environments.
- Reducing Stress: Minimizing culture-related stressors and promoting personal and family adjustment in new cultural settings.
- Advancing Diversity Goals: Supporting domestic inclusion efforts, reducing disparities, and fostering equitable outcomes.
What is the IDI?
The IDI is a validated, theory-based assessment tool that evaluates and supports the development of intercultural competence. It offers a practical and developmental approach to understanding and improving cultural interactions.
Key features of the IDI include:
- Grounded in a comprehensive, cross-culturally validated theory of intercultural competence.
- Available in both organizational and educational versions, and in multiple languages.
- Provides custom group and individual profile reports tailored to participants' needs.
- Includes an individualized Intercultural Development Plan (IDP) for guided improvement.
- Applied by thousands of Qualified Administrators across 45+ countries in corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors.
How the IDI Works
The IDI is a validated, theory-based assessment tool that evaluates and supports the development of intercultural competence. It offers a practical and developmental approach to understanding and improving cultural interactions.
The Impact of the IDI
The IDI has been extensively applied in:
- Diversity recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies.
- International and domestic task fulfillment.
- Community-building in multicultural environments.
- Academic research, with hundreds of published studies and dissertations utilizing the IDI framework.
By focusing on developmental outcomes rather than static assessments, the IDI equips individuals and organizations with actionable strategies to build intercultural competence and achieve lasting impact.
Start your IDI journey today and take the first step toward creating a more inclusive, connected, and effective future.