The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business

An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this “”enlightening”” ( Foreign Affairs ) and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It’s no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map , INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice. — ASIN: 1610392507 | ISBN13: 9781610392501 | ISBN-13: 978-1610392501