The Culture Solution by Deirdre Mendez - ISBN: 9781857886580
Paperback
Unlock global teamwork: a step-by-step guide to cultural synergy.

The Culture Solution

How to Achieve Cultural Synergy and Get Results in the Global Workplace

  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    30 May 2017

Summary

In today’s global business reality, the ability to work across cultures is key to teamwork and productivity.

THE CULTURE SOLUTION is the book to provide businesspeople a step-by-step system to manage and recognize for themselves the cultural factors that affect international relationships and global partnerships.

Using the new method of Cultural Analysis created by Deirdre Mendez, international managers can solve problems and create cultural synergies…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781857886580
ISBN-10:1857886585
Author:Deirdre Mendez
Publisher:John Murray Press
Imprint:John Murray Business
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:30 May 2017
Weight:488g
Dimensions:26mm x 156mm x 228mm
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The Culture Solution by Deirdre Mendez - ISBN: 9781857886580
156 × 228 mm
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A4
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

This book has it all: a deep command of the key intercultural concepts, scores of spot-on, real world examples and pages of immensely practical and instantly applicable advice

This book has it all: a deep command of the key intercultural concepts, scores of spot-on, real world examples and pages of immensely practical and instantly applicable advice – Craig Storti, intercultural trainer and consultant, 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, GlobalFoundries
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.
I will use The Culture Solution as a key resource in my own work with students, managers and executives – Andy Molinsky, PhD, author of Global Dexterity: How to Adapt Your Behavior Without Losing Yourself in the Process
I thoroughly recommend The Culture Solution as a resource for anyone who wishes to execute tactful, culturally-appropriate communication that fosters strong business connections – Sharon Schweitzer, JD, author of Access to Asia
As a practitioner, I appreciate the fact that The Culture Solution is based on analysis of people’s actual behavior and not on aggregated country profiles. The result is specific and tailored coaching - much more useful to clients than generalizations associated with national norms – Betsy Neidel, Managing Director, Blue Heron Holdings, LLC

About The Author

Deirdre Mendez

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.

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