tautai 360°
Cultural intelligence training
What is it?
An intro to our cultural intelligence training
At KEPT Solutions, we believe genuine connection begins with understanding.
Tautai 360°- Cultural Intelligence Training equips organisations, teams, and leaders to engage meaningfully with people from all backgrounds.
Grounded in Māori and Pacific worldviews, the programme provides practical skills that apply across all cultures, workplaces, and communities in Aotearoa.
Our goal: to create spaces where people feel respected, included, and able to bring their whole selves.
why tautai 360° our framework
Tautai means navigator — a leader who guides others safely through complex waters.
The 360° reflects our holistic approach, ensuring cultural intelligence is developed across time, depth, and scale.
Past | Present | Future – Learning from history, understanding the current context, and shaping future change.
Awareness | Design | Action – Reflecting on worldviews, reviewing how systems influence culture, and exploring what culture looks like in practice.
Self | Organisation | Aotearoa – Exploring cultural intelligence at three levels: the individual, the organisation/team, and within the wider NZ context.
This layered model ensures participants leave with both personal insight and practical strategies they can apply immediately.
WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the most diverse nations in the world, and this continues to grow.
Cultural intelligence goes beyond compliance — it builds stronger relationships, higher-performing teams, and sustainable impact.
Inclusive organisations attract and retain talent, connect better with communities, and deliver stronger outcomes.
“Cultural INtelligence isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about creating environments where people and culture thrive”
how we deliver
Our Tautai 360° workshops are interactive, culturally grounded, and flexible. We typically deliver a three-part series (Past | Present | Future), but can also be a one-day PD and we can adapt to your needs.
What makes our training different:
Interactive activities that build engagement and reflection.
Storytelling that connects lived experience with practical application.
Sharing kava as a cultural practice to create a safe and respectful space.
Personalised PDF action plans for every participant.
Access to an online learning platform with resources and follow-up tools.
Continued support and access to the facilitation team post-training
We partner with The Learning Collaborative and their learning designers to create and craft our online platform for each organisation.
Packages
While the narrative of Tautai 360 is the same across all groups, the packages reflect the level of support and follow-up your organisation receives.
Vā‘a (Canoe) – the starting point. A practical entry into cultural competency, focusing on the workshop experience and resources.
Moana (Ocean) – the expanded journey. Adds a digital platform and reporting, helping your organisation connect learning to systems and practice.
Tautai (Navigator) – the guided transformation. Provides coaching, strategic recommendations, and ongoing support for leaders ready to embed cultural change long term.
Please contact us for more information. including pricing.
OUTCOMES FOR PARTICIPANTS
After completing Tautai 360°, participants will have:
Deeper cultural awareness and self-reflection.
Confidence to engage meaningfully across cultures.
Tools to apply inclusive practices every day.
Practical steps to strengthen relationships with diverse communities.
An individualised action plan and ongoing access to resources.
