The Culture Solution: How to Achieve Cultural Synergy and Get Results in the Global Workplace

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"This book has it all." Craig Storti, author of The Art of Doing Business Across Cultures Many people today are expected to manage intercultural teams, serve culturally diverse customers and communities, and support partnerships with international companies and governments. If you are one of them, this book is for you. It will help you discern the cultural orientation of international contacts, no matter where they-or you-are from, and understand behavior and expectations in any environment you encounter. The Culture Solution is a practical system that applies straightforward principles to real-life situations. It will guide you in creating strategies for managing cultural differences and learning from the approaches of new counterparts. You will learn to adapt to new cultural environments and deal with people from unfamiliar cultural backgrounds as you develop the skills you need to anticipate challenges and promote your agenda in culturally appropriate ways.

Deirdre B. Mendez, PhD is an intercultural consultant, trainer, and educator who has helped U.S. companies and their international partners identify and resolve culturally based conflict for nearly three decades. Since 2005, she has been affiliated with the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is currently Associate Director for Cultural Programs. She resides in Texas.

This book has it all. -- Craig Storti, author of The Art of Doing Business Across Cultures The topics discussed in this book are a must-read for anybody who needs to accomplish an international mission. This book takes you quickly from understanding to strategy. -- Karl Wimmer, PhD, Director, Design Enablement, Global Foundries In addition to the utility of the approach, this is a fun read, enlightening and even self-illuminating. -- Raymond J. Brimble, CEO Lynxs Group I highly recommend this book to anyone considering an assignment overseas. -- Terry B. Kahler, Vice President, Dell, Inc.