Global Dexterity: How to Adapt Your Behavior Across Cultures without Losing Yourself in the Process
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00B77AINY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 575 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Global Dexterity by Andy Molinsky is the best book I’ve come across for providing practical, research-based suggestions for adapting (and not adapting) behavior." David Livermore, PhD as seen on Cultural Intelligence CenterA resolutely practical approach, supported by numerous examples that make this book lively, useful and interesting to read.” ManagerisIt's a book I recommend highly, particularly to people who are put in non-U.S. Andy Molinsky has provided us with a methodology for bridging into the t
"Conquering cultural divides" according to OzWizard. Global Dexterity accomplishes a great deal in ten short chapters. It helps the reader understand cultural challenges through the experiences of Russians, Indians and Chinese professionals that struggled with the complexities of American culture. It also shows the flip side by offering examples of Americans who faced similar challenges managing operations abroad. The book then guides readers to understand the psyc. "Excellent!" according to Michael Boyer O'Leary. Andy Molinksy has written one of (if not *the*) most lucid books on navigating the international cultural divide. As business continues to become more global every day, and as success depends increasingly on being able to adapt successfully to new cultures, the practical advice in "Global Dexterity" could not be more timely or useful. Molinksy has done an admirable job blending his own academic research, experien. Solid book that picks up where Hofstede left off Andrew Hupert Molinksy's work offers front-line managers and staffers some solid, actionable advice on working with colleagues and partners from another culture. His 6 dimensions are insightful and comprehensive -- he has devised a very practical framework for taking concrete action to improve one's cross-cultural communication skills. He supplies plenty of practical examples and scenarios to bring the lessons to life.Molinsky
Based on more than a decade of research, teaching, and consulting with managers and executives around the world, this book reveals an approach to adapting while feeling comfortablean essential skill that enables you to switch behaviors and overcome the emotional and psychological challenges of doing so.From identifying and overcoming challenges to integrating what you learn into your everyday environment, Molinsky provides a guidebookand mentoringto raise your confidence and your profile. I wrote this book because I believe that there is a serious gap in what has been written and communicated about cross-cultural management and what people actually struggle with on the ground.”From the IntroductionWhat does it mean to be a global wor