Intercultural Competence: Self-reflection Survey

In order to build intercultural competence, first you must honestly reflect on how you interact with people from other cultures. This data will be used to aid in research to refute or strengthen the basis for organizational changes in diversity and inclusion as well as devising creative ways to address related issues. Thank you for participating in our survey. Your feedback is important.

Reference(s):

Deardorff, K. B. (2012). Building Cultural Competence: Innovative Activities and Models. Sterling: Stylus Publishing, LLC.

Please rate yourself honestly on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest rating.
5-Very High 4-High 3-Average 2-Below Average 1-Poor
Respect or valuing other cultures
Openness (to intercultural learning and to people from other cultures)
Tolerance for ambiguity or open to more than one point of view
Flexibility (in using appropriate communication styles and behaviors in intercultural situations)
Curiosity and discovery
Withholding judgement
Cultural self-awareness and understanding
Understanding others' worldviews
Cultural specific knowledge
Socio-linguistic awareness (awareness of using other languages in social contexts)
Skills to listen, observe, and interpret
Skills to analyze, evaluate and relate
Empathy (do unto others as you would have others do unto you)
Adaptability (to different communication styles/behaviors, to new cultural environments)
Communication Skills (appropriate and effective communication in intercultural settings

Respect or valuing other cultures

Openness (to intercultural learning and to people from other cultures)

Tolerance for ambiguity or open to more than one point of view

Flexibility (in using appropriate communication styles and behaviors in intercultural situations)

Curiosity and discovery

Withholding judgement

Cultural self-awareness and understanding

Understanding others' worldviews

Cultural specific knowledge

Socio-linguistic awareness (awareness of using other languages in social contexts)

Skills to listen, observe, and interpret

Skills to analyze, evaluate and relate

Empathy (do unto others as you would have others do unto you)

Adaptability (to different communication styles/behaviors, to new cultural environments)

Communication Skills (appropriate and effective communication in intercultural settings