Developing of Cultural Agility through Intercultural Integration

Presenter: Distinguished Professor Paula Caligiuri
International Business and Strategy
D'Amore-McKim School of Business
Northeastern University

Abstract
In this seminar, Paula Caligiuri will present an approach to develop individuals' culturally agility within universities and organizations. Cultural agility, the ability to comfortably and effectively work in different countries and with people from different cultures, is a critical competency in international business but one that is often underdeveloped in students and professionals. Expanding on Fredrickson's (1998) "broaden and build" theory, Paula will share how accounting for individual differences when structuring cross-cultural integration experiences accelerates student and professional development. The seminar will highlight three research studies and will focus on practical implementation of programs to foster development.

Biography
Paula Caligiuri is a D’Amore-McKim School of Business Distinguished Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University in the United States. Named as one of the most prolific authors in international business for her work in the areas of expatriate management, global leadership development, and cultural agility, Paula has authored or co-authored several articles and books – including Cultural Agility: Building a Pipeline of Successful Global Professionals. She has served as an area editor for both the Journal of International Business Studies and the Journal of World Business. She works extensively with leading organizations and universities on the development of individuals’ culturally agility. Paula has been a frequent expert guest on CNN and CNN International and has conducted a LinkedIn Learning course entitled Managing Globally.  She holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and is a Fellow in the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.