How to Use This Rubric

• Self-Assessment: Use this as a personal reflection tool to track progress.

• Coaching & Leadership Development: Leaders can use this to support teams in developing cultural competence.

• Organizational Growth: This can serve as a framework for embedding cultural intelligence into leadership and innovation strategies.

Instructions: 

Reflect on your journey across the three levels. For each indicator, rate yourself using the following scale:

1 - Emerging: Just beginning to recognize and explore this area.

2 - Developing: Demonstrating awareness but still growing in understanding and action.

3 - Proficient: Consistently engaging in this practice and applying it effectively.

4 - Advanced: Leading, mentoring, or actively transforming systems related to this indicator.

Final Reflection & Action Plan

• Identify two indicators where you scored 1 or 2 and create an action plan for improvement.

• Identify two indicators where you scored 3 or 4 and commit to mentoring others in those areas.

• Set a 6-month goal for advancing your cultural intelligence and leadership in your field.