The Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) is the premier cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence in your school or organization.
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Assessments and Reports Qualifying SeminarsThe Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a widely used and effective cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence.
Individuals have taken the IDI to improve their intercultural competence Organizations & educational institutions utilize the IDI IDI Qualified Administrators use the IDI in 60+ countriesThe Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assesses intercultural competence – the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural difference and commonalities.
Decide how you will engage with the IDIThe IDI must be administered by an IDI Qualified Administrator (QA). You can attend an IDI Qualifying Seminar to become a QA or hire a QA to manage your IDI project.
Complete the Intercultural Development InventoryAccess to complete the IDI is managed by an IDI Qualified Administrator who purchases and administers the assessment.
Utilize IDI results for intercultural developmentIDI results are reviewed by a QA with individuals or groups and results can inform next steps for intercultural development.
The IDI is used across a range of industries to engage individuals, groups, and organizations in understanding their approach to cultural differences.
The IDI is widely used in universities, colleges, and school districts with faculty, staff, and students for a variety of programs including faculty and staff development; student assessment and development; and study abroad and other programming.
A variety of non-profit organizations use the IDI for individual and small team development to improve intercultural competency.
Large and small corporations use the IDI for individual and small team development as well as large-scale organizational assessment.
The IDI is used in all levels of government agencies to help individuals and groups achieve their intercultural competency goals.
ConsultingThe IDI is an excellent tool for consultants to engage with a variety of clients who wish to gain insight into their intercultural competence.
IndividualsAlthough the IDI is typically used as part of a larger organizational initiative, individuals may wish to meet with an IDI QA to complete the IDI and learn more about the assessment for use in their organization.
See what users of the IDI say about their experience!
“The IDI should be a central component of any in-depth intercultural training, cultural self-awareness program, DEI training, or anti-racism work. It is a valid and reliable tool that allows for individualized training approaches, tailored to each person’s specific needs. Because the IDI presents the stages of intercultural development in a non-judgmental way, it avoids the defensiveness pitfalls of many other approaches to developing cultural self-awareness and skills.”
Professor Emeritus of Speech Communication, Napa Valley College
“As a global DEI leader, I’ve leveraged several cultural platforms to support an immersive learning approach. However, the IDI outperforms in assisting teams and organizations understand cultural gaps with a customized profile and developmental plan. I will continue to administer the IDI in driving equitable business priorities.”
Neo Thurston, Jr
Inclusion and Diversity, Best Buy
“The IDI provides a base framework from which to developmentally understand one’s relationship with difference and the strategies we use to navigate them. It’s so sound and clear when used as part of a coaching or intercultural competency growth program that I really don’t use other options.”
Co Founder & Director, Intercultural Understanding
