Robert Bean
Intercultural
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Specialist
Consulting, training, coaching and development:
- Intercultural Communication and Management
- Organisational Cultural Competence Development
- Training Resources Development
- Industry, Government and Community Research
- Cultural and Linguistic Document Analysis and Editing
ROBERT BEAN INTERCULTURAL
ABN 20 474 274 878
PO Box 57, Delamere,
South Australia 5204
Australia 08 8598 3088
International 61 8 8598 3088
Mobile 0428 645 142
Email: rsbean@bigpond.com
Web: www.robertbeanintercultural.com.au
Formerly trading as Cultural Diversity Services Pty Ltd
and Robert Bean Consulting
"Culture is communication and communication is culture. People cannot act or interact at all in any meaningful way except through the medium of culture."
Edward T. Hall, The Hidden Dimension 1966Developing Your Cultural Intelligence
When you are living and working in a culturally diverse world, your Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is just as important as your Emotional Intelligence (EQ).Consider these questions.
- How could high CQ contribute to your success, in life and work?
- How could low CQ limit your success?
- How well do you communicate with culturally diverse colleagues and customers?
- How clear are your documents to culturally and linguistically diverse readers?
If you don’t know the answers – does it matter?
Since 1980 I have helped thousands of individuals and hundreds of organisations across Australia to answer these questions and to develop their CQ and cultural competence.
My professional philosophy is that informed and respectful interaction among people of diverse cultural backgrounds is the foundation of successful enterprises and cohesive multicultural societies.
My services are based on clearly structured and practically applicable models of cultural intelligence, cultural competence and cultural diversity management.
My training and consulting approach is interactive, client-focused, pragmatic, non-judgemental, objective, relaxed and flexible. In all of my highly-rated interactive training and consulting, I acknowledge and build on individual and team intercultural experiences and skills.
- 40 years in the intercultural communication field
- Over 300 business, government and community clients
- Over 30 national research, training and resource development projects
- Over 1000 training events for around 16,000 people, with an average satisfaction rating of 91%*
- Over 98% of participants would recommend the training to others in similar occupations
My qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (English & History), Graduate Diploma in Education (Linguistics) and Certificate IV Training and Assessment. I am a Certified Cultural Detective Facilitator
I am a member of the Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR Australasia) and the Institute of Learning Professionals.
Client Testimonials
“If you are looking for a cross cultural communication expert with a genuinely practical approach and who knows his stuff - look no further."
Jo Carrick, Manager, Professional and Continuing Education, University of Adelaide
“Your assistance in developing the SBS Cultural Competence Program and in assisting to edit the Cultural Atlas has helped to create a product much better suited to meeting the demands of the market. It was great to be able to benefit from your extensive experience in this area.”
Leon Coningham, Head of Distribution, Special Broadcasting Service
"Robert Bean is a profoundly competent professional with specialist skills in the area of intercultural effectiveness."
Irfan Walayat, Assistant Director, Department of Immigration and Citizenship
“Your experience and expertise have contributed greatly to the success of the A Sport For All Inclusion and Diversity program across the Australian cricket community.”
Nick Hatzoglou, Cricket Australia, Manager Club Cricket
“Few presenters have been able to combine intercultural theory and practice as smoothly as you did. Thank you for a fabulous day of training."
Constanze Voelkel-Hutchison, Manager, Learning & Development, Department of Immigration and Border Protection
“Robert Bean is one of best facilitators I have ever been trained by; engaging, patient, well-informed, compassionate and empathic.”
Sarah Gascoigne, Systems Administrator, City of West Torrens