The Intercultural Competence Programme
GORM is an award-winning intercultural consultancy and social enterprise. Our Unified Business Programme is Ireland’s first initiative focused on building intercultural competence in the workplace – developed by a team of social and cultural psychologists with over 30 years of accumulated expertise.
Our Recommended Approach
For effective cultural change within your organisation, we recommend a comprehensive, structured approach backed by senior leadership. Our Unified Business Programme reflects best practices in intercultural competence development.
We know that different organisations need different programmes — we can help you choose which stream is right for you.
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Baseline Survey or Audit
Start with a cultural survey or audit to understand the current state of your organisation’s intercultural competence.
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Educate Stakeholders
Build awareness across teams with expert-led training on cultural diversity, inclusion, and intercultural communication.
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Intercultural Management Cohort
Equip your managers with an immersive 8-week intercultural management programme.
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Implement a DEI Strategy
Work with a dedicated GORM cultural psychologist to build a bespoke strategy aligned with your ESG goals.
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Track Progress Annually
Measure improvement with annual surveys and work towards the Unified Business Mark.
E-Learning
Intercultural E-LEARNING For Individuals In The Workplace
If you are an individual in HR, a DEI team, Wellness, an ERG, Occupational Health, an interested manager or a colleague – you can access our e-learning courses below.
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
- 90 minutes
- Online & Self-Paced
- Certificate Included
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Introduction to Intercultural Competence
- 90 minutes
- Online & Self-Paced
- Certificate Included
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Live Online Workshops
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Introduction to Intercultural Competence
90 minutes - online
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Managing Culturally Diverse Teams
90 minutes - online
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Embedding Anti-Racism in the Workplace
90 minutes - online
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Being an Active Ally
90 minutes - online
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Introduction to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
90 minutes - online
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Securing Psychological Safety in Teams
90 minutes - online
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Culturally Sensitive Campaigning
90 minutes - online
Our membership programmes
Which membership is right for You?
We have three membership streams to support organisations at every stage of their intercultural journey. For a quote tailored to your organisation – contact us.
Awareness
Kickstart your company’s cultural diversity journey with engaging online learning and awareness-building tools.
Group Size: Suitable from 101 Employees
- Self-Led Intercultural e-learning course
- Digital Workbook for Staff
- 20% discount off speaking, training & consultation
- Access to quarterly Expert Masterclass
- Profiling opportunities
Sensitivity
With a designated cultural psychologist, develop and execute tailored intercultural learning and development programmes.
Group Size: Suitable from 101 Employees
- Everything in Awareness, plus:
- Dedicated Cultural Psychologist
- 1 Live Online Company-Wide Session
- Members-Only Learning Interface (for those who do not have an internal LMS)
- Bespoke Intercultural Review & Assessment
- 1 Intercultural Management Programme Cohort (30 max)
Competence
Drive transformative change. Make a lasting impact by streamlining intercultural practices through research, immersive experiences and long-term implementation.
Group Size: Bespoke - all organisation sizes
- Everything in Sensitivity, plus:
- Extensive Profiling in Case Studies Portfolio
- Community Partner Designation
- Bespoke Strategy Development & Assessment Tools
- Intercultural Leadership Experience (10 max)
- Community Partner Designation
- Unified Business Mark
We have Worked with
Trusted by Ireland's Leading Organisations
Bold businesses across Ireland are already on their intercultural competence journey with GORM.
What people say
From our employers
We had an amazing experience receiving GORM’s intercultural Competence Training! As the leader of a large volunteer based organisation, this training has equipped us better for the welcome diversity of backgrounds and perspectives we wish to foster! A digestible and superbly delivered application of what cultural differences can mean in any workplace! Highly recommended!
PsyCare Ireland
A very informative workshop delivered with care, passion and knowledge. I appreciated the real life examples related to our Festival and across various sectors of our Festival. I left the workshop feeling empowered and more informed on topics that are close to my heart.
Galway International Arts Festival
The experience of dealing with the team from GORM has been amazing from the very start. I felt like everything I discussed when I first met Beatriz was followed through by Leticia. It was thought provoking but also put up in an uncomfortable space as a team, something we need to get better at. I hope to have GORM back to ULSL again.
University of Limerick
Bea was an amazing facilitator who provided us with complex ideas in an understandable and approachable format.
Maynooth University
Beatriz was great and really engaging with the participants. It was very immersive and they learnt a lot.
Screen Ireland Crew Academy
Participating in the ‘Introduction to Intercultural Competence’ training was a transformative experience. The program provided essential tools for navigating cultural nuances, from the ‘Iceberg Model’ to understanding high- and low-context communication. I particularly valued the collaborative group work and visualisations, which made complex theories tangible. This training is a must for any art professional looking to work ethically and effectively in a global context.
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Bespoke services
Would You Require Bespoke Consultancy?
If your organisation has specific intercultural needs that go beyond our standard programmes, GORM’s team of expert psychologists can design a bespoke solution from scratch.
Bespoke DEI Strategy
Tailored intercultural frameworks aligned to your organisation's culture, ESG goals and legal obligations.
Intercultural Asssessment & Audit
Baseline surveys and cultural audits to understand where your organisation currently stands.
Digital & Social Campaigns
Culturally sensitive media campaigns that reflect your values and connect with diverse audiences.
Keynote Speaking
Dynamic talks from our social psychologists — tailored to your conference, event or all-hands.
Let's build something Bespoke together
Tell us about your organisation, your challenges and what you want to achieve. Our team will come back to you with a tailored proposal – no obligation.
We work with businesses, public sector organisations, NGOs and multinational companies across Ireland and Europe.
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Become Interculutrally Inclusive today
Whether you’re ready to get started or have specific questions – our team is here to help you find the right programme for your organisation.