Cultural Intelligence: People Skills for Global Business

Dr. Kerr Inkson and Dr. David C. Thomas

ISBN 10: 1576752569 / ISBN 13: 9781576752562

Published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2004

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Much more than simply a list of protocols, Cultural Intelligence helps readers develop a mind-set that can be applied to any number of countries, cultures, and business situations. It is a systematic way to approach the tremendous variety of interactions and challenges that business people must face around the world - much easier and more realistic than documenting every trait of every culture and preparing to cater to each. This book presents a three-stage process for becoming culturally intelligent. These steps involve learning the fundamental principles of cross-cultural interactions, such as what cultures are, how they might vary, and how they affect behavior; practicing mindfulness and paying attention in a reflective and creative way to cues; and developing a repertoire of behavioral skills that can be adapted to different situations. It takes time and effort to develop high cultural intelligence, but this book helps readers with the right attitude begin this rewarding experience. 222 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cultural Intelligence: People Skills for Global Business
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576752569
• ISBN 13: 9781576752562
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 600 grams
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Synopsis

A professor of international management presents a three-stage process for gaining cultural literacy in any setting, revealing creative ways to gain competency in a wide variety of business settings and countries. Original.

About the Author

Kerr Inkson is Professor of Management at the Auckland campus of Massey University, New Zealand.