The Multicultural Mind: Unleashing the Hidden Force for Innovation in Your Organization

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THOMAS

The Multicultural Mind

Unleashing the Hidden Force for Innovation in Your Organization

THOMAS

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Berrett-Koehler
01 January 2018

Business innovation; Management & management techniques

Globalization has created a superheated competitive business environment that demands innovation to stay ahead. But it's also created a hidden source of innovation right in your midst- the people in your organization who have deep experience in more than one culture-multiculturals. Having to integrate different cultural frameworks has enabled them to develop abilities that can contribute powerfully to building innovative organizations.

David Thomas makes a compelling business case for recognizing and cultivating a new dimension of diversity-the diversity within individuals! He looks at how to establish the organizational conditions under which multiculturals can flourish and shows how even the most monocultural among us can gain the advantages of a multicultural mind.

By: THOMAS
Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 254g
ISBN: 9781626561014
ISBN 10: 162656101X
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 January 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: Introducing Multiculturals 1. A Resource Hiding in Plain Sight: Multiculturals and Innovation 2. Why Mexicans Speak Spanish: Sources of Cultural Identity 3. “Sometimes I Feel like a Motherless Child”: How Confronting Cultural Differences Results in a Multicultural Mind Part II: Understanding Multiculturals 4. Neoricans, Mexican-Americans, and Catalan Spanish: The Many Ways in Which Individuals Experience and Manage Their Multiculturalism 5. “Singing Sea Chanteys Does Not Make You a Sailor”: Language and Multiculturalism in an Organizational Context 6. “Where Are You from--Really?” Observable Differences and Developing a Multicultural Mind Part III: Leveraging the Multicultural Mind 7. “I Am Feeling Very Olympic Today, How about You?” The Influence of the Situation on Multiculturals and Innovation 8. “I Get By with a Little Help from My Friends”: Multiculturals’ Roles and Teams in Organizations 9. “The Needs of the Many Outweigh the Needs of the Few”: Leveraging the Skills of Multiculturals and Building an Innovative Organization Notes Bibliography Index About the Author

David C. Thomas is the Beedie Professor of International Management at Simon Fraser University. He is the author or coauthor of ten books, including the award-winning Cross-Cultural Management.

Reviews for The Multicultural Mind: Unleashing the Hidden Force for Innovation in Your Organization

Thomas reveals the link between multicultural thinking and innovation backed by thorough research and real-life examples. A must-read for executives who want to maximize innovation in their workforce. Dr. Amiee Chan, President and CEO, Norsat International Thomas has the ability to communicate complex and sophisticated ideas in a compelling, practical, and accessible way. He provides leaders with the practical evidence-based guidance they need to leverage the unique skills of multiculturals in the service of innovation. This book is a source of rich insights, and I would encourage all business leaders looking to maximize innovation through diversity to utilize its insights to drive performance in their organizations. Lisa Annese, CEO, Diversity Council Australia Thomas' book will challenge HR professionals and leaders in a multicultural environment to take a fresh look at how they and their organization can benefit from recruiting and nurturing multicultural talent. He offers some great advice on how to maximize their performance, which will lead to creativity and innovation. Nancy McKinstry, diversity consultant