When cultures collide : leading across cultures / Richard D. Lewis

Includes bibliographical references (p. [585]-586) and index.

Part 1 getting to grips with cultural diversity -- different languages, different worlds -- cultural conditioning -- categorizing cultures -- the use of time -- bridging the communication gap -- manners (and mannerisms) -- Part 2 managing and leading in different cultures -- status, leadership and organization -- team building and horizons -- motivating people and building trust -- meeting of the minds -- Part 3 getting to know each other -- English-speaking countries -- western European countries -- central and eastern European countries -- Nordic countries -- the Baltic states and central Asian countries -- middle eastern countries -- Asian ( south, southeast, east) countries -- Latin American countries -- Sub-Saharan African countries -- epilogue -- bibliography -- glossary -- index.

Capturing the rising influence of culture and the seismic changes throughout many regions of the world, cross-cultural expert and international businessman Richard Lewis has significantly broadened the scope of his seminal work on global business and communication. Now covering more than 60 countries and every major region in the world, this thoroughly updated and expanded third edition of "When Cultures Collide" continues to break new ground. New chapters on more than a dozen countries — from Iraq, Israel and Pakistan, to Siberia, Colombia and Venezuela — vastly broaden the range. Building on his powerful LMR model, Lewis gives leaders and managers practical strategies to embrace differences and work successfully across increasingly diverse business cultures.