Social Current Releases New Case Study on Intercultural Development

Social Current has released the new case study, Shifting Mindsets, Shaping Futures: Using a Proven Assessment Tool to Build an Interculturally Competent Organization, which highlights the powerful transformation underway at Children & Families First Delaware (CFF). Through the strategic use of the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) and support from Social Current, CFF has strengthened its internal culture, deepened its equity work , and enhanced its ability to serve its communities.

This case study offers an inside look at how the organization is leveraging data, partnership, and intentional practice to drive meaningful change, as well as how other organizations can do the same.

A Journey Rooted in Values and Measurable Growth

Following 2020’s national reckoning on racial justice, CFF sought a deeper, more actionable way to advance its work in growing intercultural awareness and acceptance. Through partnership with Social Current, CFF launched a multiphase implementation of the IDI®, a research-backed tool that assesses and supports intercultural competence across staff and teams.

With Social Current’s coaching, facilitation, and strategic guidance, CFF has:

• Expanded IDI® participation across leadership, aspiring leaders, and staff
• Developed individual and organizational action plans
• Updated human resources and civic engagement policies to be more culturally responsive
• Increased staff engagement
• Enhanced accessibility with materials translated into Spanish and Haitian Creole
• Gained national visibility, including presentations at SPARK and involvement in equity coalitions

“We’ve gone from talking about core values to living them,” said Dr. Julius Mullen, CFF’s chief learning and community officer. “The assessment gave us language, insight, and accountability. Social Current gave us the support to actually use it.”

Read the Full Case Study

The full case study, Shifting Mindsets, Shaping Futures, is now available for download. It provides practical insights for organizations seeking to build intercultural competence and strengthen their culture through data-informed strategies and strong partnership.

Upcoming Webinar: How Assessments Can Fuel Personal and Organizational Growth

To offer additional insight into the IDI® as an organizational tool, Social Current will host an interactive webinar, How Assessments Can Fuel Personal and Organizational Growth, on Jan. 14 from 2-3 p.m. ET.

This session will explore the power of assessment tools, like the IDI®, to strengthen leadership development, support organizational culture change, and guide strategic growth. Participants will learn how assessments can:

• Identify strengths and areas for development
• Create shared language and goals
• Build accountability and momentum
• Support more inclusive, responsive work environments

The webinar will feature Social Current experts who support organizations across the country in using assessments to spark meaningful, sustained impact.

Register now to join the conversation and learn how your organization can turn insight into action.