There are 17 combined dimensions from which your overall global competency index is derived. Overall my scores seemed valid and accurately painted a picture of my predispositions in intercultural settings. There were a few areas of surprise namely Relationship Management; Self-Awareness. Relationship Management, Relationship Interest, Emotional Sensitivity and Social Flexibility were scored High, yet Self-Awareness was simply Moderate. This was surprising because, of course, I think I am aware of myself, my values, beliefs, limitations and evidently, I need to be more cognisant of such. I always say I have no regrets because each and every experience, good and bad, have brought me to be the person I am in this very moment. So you can imagine my surprise when I read that I may not realize the extent to which my past experiences have shaped me as a person. Now, I am sure, should I begin working on becoming more self-aware, my professional development could only benefit, making me ultimately more effective in my work.
If you have not taken the GCI assessment, find a quiet hour for you alone, and do so. One can never have too many tools to assist with the building of their self-awareness muscles...
GCI definitely caused me to look more at myself, thoughts, behaviors, and approach to different situations and people. I was surprised with my cosmopolitan score, however it's true that I do need to work on proactively learning about other cultures. Like you said - there's always room to grow!
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