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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.
Montreal · Toronto · Ottawa · Calgary · Vancouver
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.
of assignments
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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
Without cultural intelligence, even top talent encounters invisible friction that slows integration and reduces performance.
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 Global Cultural Solutions Framework
For over 145 years, Berlitz has equipped global organizations with the skills required to succeed across borders.
"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
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
"Global performance is not accidental — it is designed."
— Berlitz
ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.
Building Cultural Bridges Across Every Border
From Vancouver to Singapore — Berlitz equips your teams to perform at their best, globally.
Join the SessionChoose 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.
Exclusive In-Person Session
Montreal, Canada
- 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 MontrealWebinar 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.
Join the Webinar WaitlistSelect a date above and register — we'll confirm once the seat threshold is reached.
Secure Your Participation
For over 145 years, Berlitz has helped organizations develop the cultural intelligence required for international success.
Global performance is not accidental — it is designed.
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