Collective Intercultural Competence: A New Frontier of Competitive Advantage for International Organizations

CALL FOR PAPERS
Collective Intercultural Competence: A New Frontier of Competitive Advantage for International Organizations

Journal: Cross Cultural & Strategic Management
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Submission Opens: 16 March 2026
Submission Deadline: 16 November 2026

Introduction
This Special Issue explores Collective Intercultural Competence (CIC)—how multicultural teams, not just individuals, develop shared understanding and effective interaction across cultures. Building on cultural intelligence and team learning, CIC is framed as a dynamic, emergent capability central to global strategy and competitive advantage. Yet empirical work on its emergence, development, measurement, and role in virtual/hybrid teams remains limited. This SI welcomes contributions that bridge theory and practice to advance CIC as a strategic, team‑level construct in international organizations.

Guest Editors
Zorana Jerinic Ivic 📧 (zorana.jerinic@uvsq.fr)
Younès El Manzani 📧 (younes.el‑manzani@uvsq.fr)
Maria Ivanova‑Gogne 📧 (mivanova@abo.fi)
Sascha Fuerst 📧 (sascha@tec.mx)

List of Topic Areas

Submissions invited on (but not limited to):

• Emergence and development of Collective Intercultural Competence.

• Micro–macro and multilevel perspectives on CIC.

• CIC as a strategic capability and source of competitive advantage.

• Collective intercultural competence in virtual and hybrid teams.

• Conceptualization, measurement, and methodological innovations for CIC.

Key Deadlines
📅 Manuscript submission opens: 16 March 2026
⏰ Manuscript submission deadline: 16 November 2026

Submission Guidelines
Submissions via ScholarOne Manuscripts; follow journal guidelines strictly. Select “Collective Intercultural Competence: A New Frontier of Competitive Advantage for International Organizations” from the special issue dropdown. Original work only; not under consideration elsewhere.
🌐 Submission Portal: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ccsm
🌐 Author Guidelines: https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ccsm
📧 Email for queries: zorana.jerinic@uvsq.fr

About the Journal
Cross Cultural & Strategic Management (CCSM), by Emerald Group Publishing, focuses on cross‑cultural management, international business, and global strategy in an increasingly interconnected world.

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