Roleplay - Cultural Intelligence

This roleplay exercise is valuable for anyone working to inspire action—whether in sustainability, climate advocacy, consulting, or leadership roles. It helps build cultural intelligence: the ability to understand, respect, and adapt to different perspectives, values, and communication styles.

Why does that matter?

When it comes to driving change—especially on complex issues like climate and sustainability—facts alone aren’t enough. People act based on their priorities, fears, and worldviews. Cultural intelligence enables you to meet people where they are, uncover what truly motivates them, and build trust across differences. It’s how you move from pushing solutions to co-creating them.

By practicing deep listening, adaptive questioning, and emotional awareness, this exercise strengthens your ability to unlock meaningful conversations and lead change more effectively.