Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures - Softcover

Peterson, Brooks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931930007 ISBN 13: 9781931930000

Publisher: Intercultural Press, 2004

Synopsis

Uses case studies and illustrations to provide tips for working effectively with international clients, customers, and business partners. Readers learn to define their own cultural style in six vital areas: managements, strategy, planning, personal communication, and reasoning. Though not strictly a textbook, it is commonly used as a text in internationally-focused courses and cross-cultural programs.

About this title

About the Author:

Brooks Peterson is founder and president of Across Cultures Inc., an international consulting firm serving global leaders. An experienced cross-cultural trainer, researcher and graduate-level educator, he has lived and traveled extensively around the world and now lives and works in Minneapolis. For more information, visit his website at www.acrosscultures.com. He is also the creator of a variety of instruments and resources for internationally-focused businesspeople, including the widely used Peterson Cultural Style IndicatorT, available online.

Review:

Basic tenent on learned cultural intelligence is summarized well. Thoughtful tools and useful chapter on using your own language better.―Edge Magazine

An accessible, fascinating book, packed with useful, useable advice that no one who works internationally should ignore.―IGM Notepad

This book contains much needed practical material and relevant advice for the professional in today's global environment. Written in clear and easy-to-understand language, it's the most approachable culture book I've read.―Angela Qin Zhang, Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific, Archer Danieals Midland Company

Cultural Intelligence offers a refreshing departure from traditional discussions of 'diversity' and presents the businss case for understanding and building cutural intelligenceâ?¿a must-read for HR professionals and their clients.―Raelyn Trende, Senior Human Resources Representative, Target Corporation

About this edition

• Publisher: Intercultural Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1931930007
• ISBN 13: 9781931930000
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240