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BL
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977820
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b732190
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| Main Entry
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Huijser, Mijnd.
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| Title & Author
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The cultural advantage : : a new model for succeeding with global teams /\ Mijnd Huijser.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston, MA :: Intercultural Press,, 2006.
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xiv, 145 pages :: illustrations ;; 23 cm
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| ISBN
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1931930287
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: 9781931930284
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-145).
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| Contents
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Introduction -- From hurricane to drizzle -- Beyond Mars and Venus : on cultural identity -- The model of freedom : on the cultural model -- Perceptions of reality : on cultural orientations -- Paterfamilias or superman : on leadership -- Living with barbarians : on communication -- Gladiators with unequal weapons : on meetings -- Crossing the River Rubicon : on change processes -- Hunters and farmers : on corporate cultures -- Ceci n'est pas un team : on a winning intercultural team -- Appendix 1: The theories of Hofstede and Trompenaars -- Appendix 2: The origins of the model of freedom -- Appendix 3: The model of freedom in one view -- Appendix 4: Train the trainers -- Appendix 5: Literature.
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It is all too common-and costly-for people in international groups to misunderstand each other. Sometimes in a dramatic fashion, often in a subtle way, these cultural differences can impede progress among global teams.
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Culture to sources of energy, leveraging the advantage of culture for best results.
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Most of Huijser's experience comes from multinational organizations, and the insights are applicable to a wide variety of groups, helping achieve better results on a national level, an organizational level and even a small unit level when differing cultures exist. Book jacket.
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With over 15 years of international experience training intercultural groups, Mijnd Huijser has developed, tested and refined a powerful tool that helps overcome the obstacles inherent in global teams. His Model of Freedom provides a visual and practical method for understanding oneself and others. It helps individuals distinguish between personal and cultural behavior, and allows them to contribute to better teamwork. Managers and team members learn how to convert tensions in corporate.
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Diversity in the workplace-- Management.
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International business enterprises-- Employees.
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International business enterprises-- Personnel management.
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Multiculturalism.
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Teams in the workplace-- Management.
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Diversity in the workplace-- Management.
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International business enterprises-- Employees.
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International business enterprises-- Personnel management.
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Multiculturalism.
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Teams in the workplace-- Management.
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| Dewey Classification
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658.3008
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| LC Classification
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HF5549.5.M5H85 2006
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QP 305rvk
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