"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.
