CQ Lab's Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate Qualification to Become a Mandatory Credential for HR Departments!
The General Incorporated Association CQ Lab has announced its dream for the 'Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate,' an international qualification based on Dr. Hofstede's theories, to become a mandatory qualification for HR departments. They aim to cultivate human resources who can bridge value differences in diversifying organizations.
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General Incorporated Association CQ Lab April 1, 2026 00:00
The international qualification [Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate], based on the theory advocated by Dr. Geert Hofstede, the "Father of Culture and Management," has now been positioned as a mandatory qualification for HR departments!
General Incorporated Association CQ Lab (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Chikako Miyamori, hereafter "CQ Lab"), which provides consulting, coaching, and training related to human resources and organizational development, offers courses to obtain the [Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate] qualification, strongly supporting the development of increasingly diverse organizations.
By obtaining this qualification, individuals can deeply understand the value differences that exist between people, act as a bridge, and realize the overall growth and competitive enhancement of the organization.
This move to make it a mandatory qualification is the fruition of our accumulated efforts and a groundbreaking step that sets a new standard for human resources and organizational development. As practical knowledge for turning diversity into a strength is utilized in more workplaces, the potential of organizations will expand even further.
Through this qualification, CQ Lab will lead the transformation towards a society where individuals and organizations are truly utilized.
Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams.
This press release is the dream of "General Incorporated Association CQ Lab."
### What is "CQ (Cultural Intelligence)"?
CQ (Cultural Intelligence Quotient) is the ability to bridge and collaborate with people from various cultural backgrounds.
It is said to be an essential skill for the 21st century, and leading global organizations such as Google, Starbucks, and Harvard University have incorporated CQ training.
CQ Lab holds courses to cultivate human resources who can build bridges over 'differences' in various contexts within organizations, both domestically and internationally, not only in business and education but also in various aspects of daily life.
### [CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Knowledge Basic Course]
This is a beginner-friendly course that anyone can learn from, aiming to improve basic knowledge about CQ. Also, with the Hofstede CWQ assessment, you can grasp your own cultural tendencies in light of global research data.
The [Hofstede CWQ Assessment], a benefit of taking the basic course, is the world's only assessment test developed based on Dr. Hofstede's 6-D model and certified by the doctor himself.
It visualizes your cultural tendencies along the 6-D model (e.g., individualism, hierarchy, uncertainty avoidance, achievement orientation, long-term orientation, and indulgence) and shows a path for effective collaboration with differences.
### [CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Knowledge Applied Course]
This course further strengthens the CQ knowledge learned in the basic course and uses the IDI® to objectively grasp one's own CQ development stage. It deepens practical application by leveraging knowledge of cultural dimensions.
Understanding CQ also leads to understanding diversity within domestic organizations, such as gender and generational differences.
General Incorporated Association CQ Lab April 1, 2026 00:00
The international qualification [Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate], based on the theory advocated by Dr. Geert Hofstede, the "Father of Culture and Management," has now been positioned as a mandatory qualification for HR departments!
General Incorporated Association CQ Lab (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Chikako Miyamori, hereafter "CQ Lab"), which provides consulting, coaching, and training related to human resources and organizational development, offers courses to obtain the [Hofstede CWQ Certified Associate] qualification, strongly supporting the development of increasingly diverse organizations.
By obtaining this qualification, individuals can deeply understand the value differences that exist between people, act as a bridge, and realize the overall growth and competitive enhancement of the organization.
This move to make it a mandatory qualification is the fruition of our accumulated efforts and a groundbreaking step that sets a new standard for human resources and organizational development. As practical knowledge for turning diversity into a strength is utilized in more workplaces, the potential of organizations will expand even further.
Through this qualification, CQ Lab will lead the transformation towards a society where individuals and organizations are truly utilized.
Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams.
This press release is the dream of "General Incorporated Association CQ Lab."
### What is "CQ (Cultural Intelligence)"?
CQ (Cultural Intelligence Quotient) is the ability to bridge and collaborate with people from various cultural backgrounds.
It is said to be an essential skill for the 21st century, and leading global organizations such as Google, Starbucks, and Harvard University have incorporated CQ training.
CQ Lab holds courses to cultivate human resources who can build bridges over 'differences' in various contexts within organizations, both domestically and internationally, not only in business and education but also in various aspects of daily life.
### [CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Knowledge Basic Course]
This is a beginner-friendly course that anyone can learn from, aiming to improve basic knowledge about CQ. Also, with the Hofstede CWQ assessment, you can grasp your own cultural tendencies in light of global research data.
The [Hofstede CWQ Assessment], a benefit of taking the basic course, is the world's only assessment test developed based on Dr. Hofstede's 6-D model and certified by the doctor himself.
It visualizes your cultural tendencies along the 6-D model (e.g., individualism, hierarchy, uncertainty avoidance, achievement orientation, long-term orientation, and indulgence) and shows a path for effective collaboration with differences.
### [CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Knowledge Applied Course]
This course further strengthens the CQ knowledge learned in the basic course and uses the IDI® to objectively grasp one's own CQ development stage. It deepens practical application by leveraging knowledge of cultural dimensions.
Understanding CQ also leads to understanding diversity within domestic organizations, such as gender and generational differences.