Center for KickGlass Skills

As AI, automation, and global connectivity reshape industries, the most in-demand skills will be distinctly human. The Center for KickGlass Skills at Miami University prepares students to lead in the future of work by cultivating adaptability, collaboration, and ethical leadership—skills that drive success in technology-enhanced workplaces.

Defining KickGlass Skills

KickGlass Skills are the future-proof human capabilities that enable individuals to lead, innovate, and adapt in an AI-driven, technology-enhanced world:

Adaptability and Resilience: Thrive in evolving, tech-driven environments.
Emotional and Cultural Intelligence: Effectively navigate diverse cultures and digital interactions.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Evaluate and innovate effectively.
Communication and Collaboration: Build strong teams across diverse contexts.
Ethical Decision-Making: Act with integrity amidst complexity.

Current and Upcoming Programs

Whole-Brain Thinking with HBDI®

The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI®) is a renowned assessment tool that identifies individual thinking preferences across four distinct quadrants: Analytical, Practical, Relational, and Experimental. Understanding these preferences enhances personal development, team dynamics, and effective communication. Our center offers unlimited access to HBDI® assessments, the Thinker Portal, and team effectiveness tools, providing continuous support throughout your journey at Miami University.

Enhance Your Cultural Intelligence (CQ)

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) refers to the capability to function effectively in culturally diverse settings. Our CQ assessments measure skills in four key areas: Drive, Knowledge, Strategy, and Action. These insights enable individuals to navigate cross-cultural interactions proficiently, an essential skill in today's globalized environment. We provide assessments, personalized reports, and skill development workshops to guide your development in cultural intelligence.

Immersive Learning with BodySwaps VR

BodySwaps is an immersive virtual reality platform designed to enhance soft skills through realistic simulations. By placing users in various professional scenarios, it allows for the practice and refinement of skills such as public speaking, leadership, and conflict resolution in a safe, controlled environment. This experiential learning approach accelerates skill acquisition and boosts confidence.

Optimize Team Collaboration with Herrmann International’s Signal Tool - Fall 2025

The Signal Tool is a real-time analytics and team assessment platform that enhances collaboration, decision-making, and communication by leveraging Whole-Brain® Thinking insights. It helps teams understand cognitive diversity, optimize team interactions, and develop stronger leadership dynamics.

Professional Growth through IBM SkillsBuild - Fall 2025

IBM SkillsBuild offers a vast array of free online courses and resources aimed at developing both technical and professional skills. From data analysis and cybersecurity to critical thinking and collaboration, the platform provides valuable content to prepare students and faculty for the evolving demands of the workforce. Our center will facilitate access to these resources, supporting continuous learning and development.

Sharpen Your Ethical Decision-Making - Fall 2025

We will provide interactive tools that present users with complex ethical scenarios, challenging them to navigate and resolve moral conflicts. This practice sharpens ethical decision-making abilities, encouraging individuals to consider diverse perspectives and the broader impact of their choices. Engaging with these scenarios fosters a strong ethical foundation essential for leadership and professional integrity.

The Center for KickGlass Skills offers a range of learning opportunities for students, faculty, and student organizations. Our goal is to provide customized workshops, interactive training, and professional development resources to help students develop the human skills that set them apart in today’s technology-driven workforce and support faculty in integrating these essential competencies into their curriculum.

Students

Skills Workshops

Engage in interactive sessions using HBDI® assessments, CQ evaluations, BodySwaps VR simulations, and ethical scenarios to develop and apply essential skills.

IBM SkillsBuild Programs (Available Fall 2025)

Access a range of courses and resources focused on enhancing professional competencies such as leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Customized Workshops for Student Organizations

Student groups can request tailored workshops designed to enhance leadership, teamwork, and cultural intelligence, aligning with their goals and interests.

Request a Workshop

Strengthen Your Team Collaboration with the Signal Tool

Student organizations, project teams, and leadership groups can access the Signal Tool to enhance team effectiveness, communication, and problem-solving. This tool provides data-driven insights on thinking preferences, helping students optimize group dynamics and leadership strategies.

Request Access for Your Team

CQ for Study-Abroad Programs (FSB International Programs)

The Center leads the Cultural Intelligence (CQ) for Study-Abroad initiative for Farmer School of Business international programs, helping students maximize their global learning experience.

Pre-Departure CQ Workshop: Provides a foundation for cultural awareness and motivation to enhance CQ while abroad.
Pre- and Post-Program CQ Assessments: Measures students' cultural intelligence growth, preparing them to apply global experiences to their future careers.

FSB Global Studies

Faculty

Curriculum Integration Support

Enhance your courses with Whole-Brain Thinking, Cultural Intelligence, BodySwaps Immersive Skills Training, and Ethical Decision-Making to prepare students for success in team-based, global, and technology-enhanced workplaces.

Request Curriculum Support

Team Dynamics Enhancement

Leverage HBDI® Team Reports and Herrmann International’s Signal Tool to help student teams improve collaboration, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness. These tools provide real-time insights into team interactions, thinking styles, and cognitive diversity, allowing faculty to optimize team-based learning experiences.

Request Team Reports and Consultation

Boost Your Employability

Students who actively participate in our KickGlass Skills programs earn KickGlass Credentials—recognized achievements that demonstrate proficiency in vital human skills valued by employers. KickGlass Credentials signal to employers that you are prepared for the future of work—equipped with the adaptability, critical thinking, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in an AI-integrated, global economy.