“Neither side was wrong. They just needed a bridge.”
CQ Lab empowers global leaders and diverse organizations to bridge cultural differences through the proven practice of Cultural Intelligence (CQ).
Our practice goes beyond awareness training to create measurable change in communication, collaboration, and workplace effectiveness.
Proven CQ Solutions, Backed By Expertise and Experience
20,000 participants to date
Rooted in deep expertise in Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and organizational culture, CQ Lab provides practical support for corporations, educational institutions, and professionals.
By combining academic frameworks—including Hofstede’s insights—with extensive hands-on implementation experience, we drive real organizational change that goes far beyond theory.
Japan’s one and only
institute offering fully integrated
Japan’s one and only institute offering fully integrated cultural diagnostics, individual assessments, and leadership development
Friction within global teams, the isolation of expats, multinational projects losing their way—more often than not, the root cause isn’t cultural difference itself, but rather the lack of a system to bridge them.
CQ Lab integrates four of the world’s leading cultural intelligence frameworks to provide evidence-based, practical support, empowering both organizations and individuals to navigate and thrive amidst cultural complexity.
What sets CQ Lab apart is that we don’t just offer a single, one-size-fits-all tool. Instead, we tailor and combine world-class methodologies to match your specific goals, allowing us to seamlessly diagnose and develop your organization’s culture all the way down the hierarchy to individuals.
Our Credentials
→ Hofstede Insights Global Master Certification
→ CQ Fellow – Cultural Intelligence Center / Livermore Network
→ IDI® Qualified Administrator
→ PRISM Brain Mapping Japan Partner
→ Intercultural Readiness Check (IRC) Certified
→ Global Dexterity Method Certified (by Dr. Andy Molinsky)
17+ Years of Proven Experience
50+ Countries Impacted
Our Credentials
→ Hofstede Insights Global Master Certification
→ CQ Fellow – Cultural Intelligence Center / Livermore Network
→ IDI® Qualified Administrator
→ PRISM Brain Mapping Japan Partner
→ Intercultural Readiness Check (IRC) Certified
→ Global Dexterity Method Certified (by Dr. Andy Molinsky)
17+ Years of Proven Experience
50+ Countries Impacted
Hofstede CWQ
Global Master Certified (One of only 6 individuals worldwide)
Using data to understand why your organization is the way it is. Measure organizational culture across six critical dimensions, including Power Distance, Individualism, and Uncertainty Avoidance. We visualize those vague, underlying tensions you’ve always felt—transforming it into objective, quantifiable data.
Cultural Intelligence CQ®
CQ Fellow | Cultural Intelligence Center, Livermore Global Network
Unlocking an individual’s capacity to thrive in diverse cultures. Evaluate individual capability using a scientifically validated 4-factor model of Motivation, Knowledge, Strategy, and Action. This assessment reveals critical blind spots that are often hidden behind a false sense of security, such as “I have international experience so I’ll be fine”.
IDI® (Intercultural Development Inventory)
IDI Qualified Administrator
Measuring the gap between perceived capabilities and actual adaptive performance. Map out where individuals and teams truly stand along a 6-stage developmental continuum from Denial to Adaptation. By replacing guesswork with concrete data, we design your organization’s next strategic steps with precision.
PRISM + Global TeamLEAD
Official Japan Partner, MOU with Livermore Global
Turning differences into your team’s greatest competitive advantage. Analyze your team’s dynamics across 5 work behavioral dimensions alongside key leadership archetypes. By visualizing precisely why certain team members may clash, we ensure that difference becomes a source of innovation rather than conflict.
We don’t just diagnose and walk away
CQ Lab partners with you at every step through a continuous, end-to-end process—from initial measurement to lasting behavioral change.
STEP 1 — MEASURE
Visualizing your cultural landscape
Transforming intuition into objective data — Through the Hofstede CWQ, CQ, and IDI assessments, we map out the distinct cultural profiles of your organization, teams, and individual leaders.
STEP 2 — DIAGNOSE
Pinpointing the root causes
Identifying exactly why friction occurs — By layering multiple analytical lenses, the underlying causes of cultural misunderstandings clearly come to light. We pinpoint precisely where intervention will yield the highest impact and growth.
STEP 3 — TRANSFORM
Turning insights into real-world action
Embedding change into daily operations — PRISM and Global TeamLEAD seamlessly translate your diagnostic data into concrete behavioral changes. Through executive coaching, credential programs, and integrated training, we ensure that transformation becomes a permanent part of your organizational DNA.
Endorsement from Dr. Geert Hofstede
Our Representative Director, Chika Miyamori, had the privilege to study directly under Dr. Hofstede—widely regarded as the Father of Cultural & Management Studies—during the final years of his life. Today, Miyamori operates in Japan as a consultant officially authorized by Dr. Hofstede to drive organizational culture transformation and leadership development.
Solving your critical challenges
Overseas Expansion
Strengthen communication
across global offices
Reduce cultural friction
that slows collaboration
Managing Global Teams
Build trust across
multinational teams
Improve communication
across cultures
International Collaboration
Better integrate international
talent left underutilized
Reduce workplace friction
affecting performance
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Go beyond symbolic
DEI initiatives
Turn diversity into power
with measurable results
Developing Culturally Intelligent Leadership
Build leaders who can turn
diverse perspectives into strength
Develop culturally intelligent
leadership in even the most
complex environments
Shifting Organizational Culture
Foster psychological safety
and intellectual honesty
Strengthen trust, dialogue and
healthy challenge
Turn insight into action
Why Global Organizations Choose CQ Lab
Where Theory Meets Practice
Academic rigor translated into practical tools for real-world impact
Individual to Enterprise
End-to-end support across individual, team, and organizational cultures. Beyond our cultural credentials (Hofstede CWQ, CQ, IDI, PRISM, IRC, Global Dexterity) we hold certifications in CliftonStrengths®, The Leadership Circle®, and ORSC®, to help drive both leadership and team development
Beyond the Training
Long-term partnership focused on sustainable behavioral change and structural evolution
Unrivaled CQ Expertise
Specialist knowledge and proven results from Japan’s leading CQ experts
Quantifying CQ
We use specialized assessments to quantify Cultural Intelligence across individuals and entire organizations. By replacing intuition with data, we drive measurable improvement and targeted professional growth.
Our Track Record
Our proven impact includes transforming global collaboration for corporations, educational institutions, and specialized professionals.
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In-depth insights on Cultural Intelligence, cross-cultural leadership, and the evolution of organizational culture.
First, talk to us
Every organization’s context is different. We work with you to understand your goals and recommend tailored support for your people, teams, and culture.
