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Global
Performance
Depends on
Cultural Intelligence.

Reduce assignment failure. Strengthen global leadership.
Improve cross-cultural execution.

Join Berlitz for an exclusive executive session on how structured cultural intelligence programs drive measurable business impact in global organizations.

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Bira Barbosa – Berlitz Cultural Consultant
EXCLUSIVE SESSION

Bira Barbosa

Webinar Host & Facilitator · Berlitz Canada

With over 10 years of experience in L&D, organizational development, and D&I. Worked with Calvin Klein, WestRock, and SAP. Led the Calvin Klein Leadership Academy for 4 years. Multidisciplinary background as a lawyer with master's degrees in Philosophy and Human Rights.

Montreal, Apr 2 Limited seats
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145yrs Est. 1878
70+ CountriesGlobal footprint
40M+ LearnersWorldwide since 1878
500+ LocationsIn-person & virtual
10,000+ InstructorsCertified consultants
4,000+ EmployeesGlobal professionals
International business team meeting
Without CQ
40%

of assignments
underperform

With CQ Training
3×

higher ROI &
performance

The Business Challenge

Why Do International Assignments and Global Teams Underperform?

High-performing leaders often struggle when managing across cultures — impacting:

  • Team engagement
  • Speed of execution
  • Stakeholder trust
  • Retention
  • ROI on global mobility investments
Language skills alone are not enough.

Without cultural intelligence, even top talent encounters invisible friction that slows integration and reduces performance.

What You Will Gain

What You'll Learn in This Session

An interactive, executive-level exploration of cultural intelligence as a driver of global performance.

Strategic Lever

Why cultural intelligence is a strategic performance lever for global organizations

COI® Assessment

How the Cultural Orientations Indicator uncovers hidden work-style gaps

Assignment Risk

How to reduce international assignment risk before departure

Expat & Family

How to support expatriates and families for stronger retention

Executive Coaching

How executive coaching strengthens multicultural leadership presence

Team Interventions

How structured team interventions improve global collaboration

The Berlitz Approach

The Berlitz Global Cultural Solutions Framework

For over 145 years, Berlitz has equipped global organizations with the skills required to succeed across borders.

Diverse business team

"Cultural intelligence is the competitive advantage of the 21st century."

International Assignment Programs

  • Customized coaching for assignees and families
  • COI® assessment for cultural self-awareness
  • Country-specific business & social protocols
  • Faster time to effectiveness
  • Reduced assignment failure risk

Cultural Fast Track Virtual

  • 2h or 4h coaching options
  • Deep cultural indicators dialogue
  • Practical integration strategies
  • 1-year access to Cultural Navigator
  • Reflection-based learning design

Global Leadership Coaching

  • Multicultural management development
  • Cross-cultural leadership coaching
  • Executive-level behavioral alignment
  • Improved stakeholder engagement

Culture Workshops & Team Building

  • Intercultural Business Skills
  • Global Perspectives
  • Multicultural team alignment
  • Action plan development
  • COI® debrief & learning integration
Why Berlitz

We deliver solutions aligned with business performance.

  • 500+ locations in 70+ countriesGlobal presence where you need it
  • 40+ million learnersUnmatched reach and experience
  • 4,000+ employees and 10,000 instructorsExpert network at your service
  • Certified cultural consultantsIndustry & leadership-level matched
  • Centralized global account managementOne point of contact, worldwide
  • Measurable ROI frameworkPerformance you can track and prove
Executive coaching session

"Global performance is not accidental — it is designed."

— Berlitz
Multicultural team collaboration

ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.

Building Cultural Bridges Across Every Border

From Vancouver to Singapore — Berlitz equips your teams to perform at their best, globally.

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Choose Your Format

Choose Your Preferred Format

Whether you prefer an in-person executive discussion or a virtual session for your broader team, Berlitz offers two ways to engage.

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Exclusive In-Person Session

Montreal, Canada

Bira BarbosaWebinar Host & Facilitator
  • April 2, 2026
  • 1470 Peel St, Montreal, QC H3A 1T1
  • Limited seats – Executive-level

Session topics:

  • Cultural intelligence as a global performance driver
  • Reducing international assignment risk
  • Supporting expatriates and families
  • Strengthening multicultural leadership capability

Designed for senior HR, Global Mobility, and executive leaders. Seats are limited to ensure meaningful dialogue.

Reserve My Seat in Montreal
02

Webinar Pre-Registration

Live Virtual Sessions

Select your preferred date:

  • Live interactive virtual session
  • Launches once minimum registrations reached
  • Ideal for multiple team members

Once confirmed, you will receive:

  • May 13 — The 5-Minute Global Presenter
  • Jun 17 — The Human-Centric AI Playbook
  • Jul 15 — The 2026 Global Workforce Audit

Ideal for organizations wishing to include multiple team members.

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Select a date above and register — we'll confirm once the seat threshold is reached.

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