Description
Book SynopsisThis book offers an accessible reference and roadmap for the practical application of cross-cultural competence (3C) for leaders dedicated to leading with diversity, inclusion and personal development in mind.
Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders takes readers from ideational to real, asking them to step out of their comfort zone and learn to navigate cultural differences. The authors invite readers to join them on a journey of discovery of themselves, their personal and professional peers and ultimately the cultural landscape they inhabit both knowingly and oftentimes unknowingly all in the hopes of opening doors to empathetic and effective communication. The skillset required for 3C is developed throughout the book beginning with a discussion of relevant concepts, leading the readers through narratives of extreme environments and ending with a roadmap for use in leadership positions. Each chapter discusses a foundational idea contextualized with sample na
Table of Contents
Foreword. 0. Introduction: Developing Cross-Cultural Competence for Leaders. 1. Defining Culture for Leadership. 2. Cross-Cultural Understanding as a Function of Leadership. 3. Experiential Learning and Immersive Environments to Develop Leaders. 4. The Ethnographic Method for Leadership. 5. Developing 3C in the Workplace and the Role of Communication. 6. Biases and Obstacles to Critical Thinking. 7. Optimizing 3C with Key Ingredients: Empathy, Mindfulness and Reflexivity. 8. The Personal and Organizational Benefits of Being Cross-Culturally Competent. Afterword.
