Title: Global dexterity : how to adapt your behavior across cultures without losing yourself in the process /
Authors: Molinsky, Andy.
Year: 2013
Subjects: International business enterprises Management Cross-cultural studies; Management Cross-cultural studies; Corporate culture Cross-cultural studies.; Intercultural communication.; Diversity in the workplace.; Business etiquette
Abstract: """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 Introduction What does it mean to be a global worker and a true "citizen of the world" today? It goes beyond merely acknowledging cultural differences. In reality, it means you are able to adapt your behavior to conform to new cultural contexts without losing your authentic self in the process. Not only is this difficult, it's a frightening prospect for most people and something completely outside their comfort zone. But managing and communicating with people from other cultures is an essential skill today. Most of us collaborate with teams across borders and cultures on a regular basis, whether we spend our time in the office or out on the road. What's needed now is a critical new skill, something author Andy Molinsky calls "global dexterity." In this book Molinsky offers the tools needed to simultaneously adapt behavior to new cultural contexts while staying authentic and grounded in your own natural style. 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 comfortable--an 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 guidebook--and mentoring--to raise your confidence and your profile. Practical, engaging, and refreshing, "Global dexterity" will help you reach across cultures--and succeed in today's global business environment." --Publisher description.
Contents: Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE Why Global Dexterity Matters -- 1. Introduction to Global Dexterity -- 2. Psychological Challenges of Developing Global Dexterity -- pt. TWO How to Develop Your Own Global Dexterity -- 3. Diagnose the New Cultural Code -- 4. Identify Your Own Challenges with the New Cultural Code -- 5. Overcome Challenges by Customizing Your Cultural Behavior -- 6. Integrate What You Have Learned Through Rehearsal and Evaluation -- pt. THREE Fine-Tuning Your Global Dexterity -- 7. Charting Your Progress over Time -- 8. Getting Others to Forgive Your Cultural Mistakes -- 9. Finding a Cultural Mentor -- 10. Choosing Whether or Not to Adapt Your Behavior.