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Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures |  | Author: Brooks Peterson
Publisher: Intercultural Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 17392
Media: Paperback
Pages: 250
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 1931930007
Dewey Decimal Number: 303.482
EAN: 9781931930000
ASIN: 1931930007
Publication Date: January 2004
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Packed with dozens of engaging stories, case examples and humorous contemporary cartoons, Cultural Intelligence is the perfect antidote for overcoming cross-cultural differences, improving workplace communication, building solid business relationships and adding to your organizations bottom line. Using a set of twenty business-oriented dimensions, Dr. Peterson helps you examine your own cultural style and determine that of others in six vital areas: management, strategy, planning, personnel, communication and reasoning. The crowning piece is a powerful set of Peterson key action steps for increasing your own cultural intelligence. Brooks Peterson founded Across Cultures, Inc. in 1997 and is an experienced cross-cultural trainer and consultant. American Express, Intel, Volvo, Microsoft and others have used his Peterson Cultural Style Indicator.
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 Cultural Intelligence March 13, 2005
Rhoda P. Erhardt (Maplewood, MN USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
Cultural issues are not a new topic, but this book is so well written that it quickly becomes an interesting read and valuable learning tool for almost all of us, because of the world we live in, now and in the future. The author begins by explaining the importance of cultural intelligence for many of our business and personal interactions (with people from other ethnic groups at home and around the world), then listing what to expect (how the book is organized and why), and finally presenting a wealth of information about the topic (with vivid examples of how to apply it to our daily lives). Those examples are a clear indication that the author has accumulated his knowledge through wide reading, a variety of teaching contexts, and comprehensive practical experience in the field. The book identifies common cross-cultural dilemmas and offers practical solutions by outlining primary principles as a foundation for decision-making and describing how individual differences must be considered. The use of continuums throughout the book, and in the tool The Peterson Cultural Style Indicator, ensures that the reader understands and effectively uses the concept of Gray, versus Black and White, in human relationships. A good summary is the equation presented of Cultural Intelligence: Knowledge about Cultures + Awareness (of self and others) + Specific Skills (behaviors).
Cultural Intelligence May 25, 2009
RedBaron "Gary" (Germany)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Excellent book for expats. I am currently working in a international school and found the material relevant in my setting as well as helpful. The author gives ample illustrations to help the reader understand the subtle differences in each of our cultures. An easy and enjoyable read. Well done!
Cultural Intelligence June 30, 2008
LE Loss (Media, PA USA)
provided good examples of pitfalls and best practices in working with people from different cultures
Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures November 10, 2006
D. Zavrski-Makaric (Sydney, Australia)
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
Timely delivery and in perfect condition.
 Insightful! August 3, 2004
Rolf Dobelli (Switzerland)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
Imagine a guidebook that helps you navigate the uncharted lands of strange cultures or, at least, cultures that seem strange to you. Author Brooks Peterson is less concerned with social advice than he is with explaining how to manage broad cultural differences and avoid cultural egocentrism. While he soundly reviews measures of cultural differences, such as cultural scales, he avoids delving into complex, abstract theories with little practical application. His clearly written book treats all cultures objectively, covering broad tendencies without venturing into cultural generalities. He alerts you to the nuances of other cultures and your own. We strongly recommend this book to anyone who interacts with the values of other cultures on a regular basis - and, these days, that's just about everybody.
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