The Multicultural Mind: Unleashing the Hidden Force for Innovation in Your Organization - Softcover

Thomas, David C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 145876916X ISBN 13: 9781458769169

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2016

Synopsis

In today's rapidly evolving business world continual innovation is now a must. Scholar and consultant David C. Thomas says the same forces of globalization that have created today's superheated competitive environment have also provided a potential hidden advantage: the multiculturals in your midst. Thomas cites ample research and examples showing that people who have experienced more than one culture are more creative that those with more limited experience. Multiculturals have a broader worldview. Having to integrate different cultural values forces them to develop more complex ways of thinking and makes them better able to see new patterns and connections. Their heightened empathy, the result of learning to adapt to sometimes wildly different cultures, helps them build support for their ideas and work effectively on the teams that implement them. This book makes a powerful business case for recognizing and cultivating a new dimension of diversity. Thomas looks at how different people express their multicultural identities and how to establish the organizational conditions under which multiculturals can flourish, And he shows how even the most monocultural among us can develop the characteristics of a multicultural mind.

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Review

"Thomas reveals the link between multicultural thinking and innovation backed by thorough research and real-life examples. A must-read for executives who want to maximize innovation in their workforce."
--Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat International

"Thomas has the ability to communicate complex and sophisticated ideas in a compelling, practical, and accessible way. He provides leaders with the practical evidence-based guidance they need to leverage the unique skills of multiculturals in the service of innovation. This book is a source of rich insights, and I would encourage all business leaders looking to maximize innovation through diversity to utilize its insights to drive performance in their organizations."
--Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia

"Thomas' book will challenge HR professionals and leaders in a multicultural environment to take a fresh look at how they and their organization can benefit from recruiting and nurturing multicultural talent. He offers some great advice on how to maximize their performance, which will lead to creativity and innovation."
--Nancy McKinstry, diversity consultant

About the Author

David C. Thomas is the Beedie Professor of International Management at Simon Fraser University. He is the author or coauthor of ten books, including the award - winning Cross - Cultural Management.

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 145876916X
• ISBN 13: 9781458769169
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 220