Building Cross-Cultural Competence

Human creativity and innovation are infinitely variable.Opposing values are complementary and reconcilable.Understanding this leads to better decisions and creates wealth.Advance praise for Building Cross-Cultural CompetenceBeautifully written and well organized...initiates a new category of cultural studies --Russell L. Ackoff, Author of Creating the Corporate FutureIt's a remarkable combination of intellectual theory and practical advice which must be invaluable to any businessman trying to comprehend the complexity of the global market-place. I've no doubt that it will have an important influence on management thinking--Anthony Sampson, Author of Mandela and Company ManIlluminates the darkness around the elusive concept of 'culture' with a rich theoretical texture, and with powerful illustrations...thoroughly engaging--Warren Bennis, Author of On Becoming a Leader and Organizing GeniusAn entertaining and erudite book...with proper understanding of Hampden-Turner's concepts and Trompenaars's rich research findings, many a manager could prevent disastrous decisions.--Arie de Geus, Author Of The Living Company