Global Dexterity

When it comes to cultural competence, there are some big gaps between knowing about, knowing how to, and actually developing and applying the skills to manage self in real situations. Andy Molinsky has provided us with a methodology for bridging into the third and most critical of these steps, and his choice of the word dexterity in the title of the book is well chosen... The book is well written and an easy read. -- George Simons--SIETAR France (Society of Intercultural Education Training and Research) This book is a quick and easy-to-understand resource for anyone who might find himself in a remotely foreign culture. It might simply save you some unneeded embarrassment, or it might go as far as saving your job. -- 800 CEO READ Molinsky presents a succinct method for figuring out how to adapt to new cultural events, such as delivering feedback to Japanese colleagues, interviewing for a job in an overseas country, or participating more successfully in a meeting with foreign executives. -- Global Business and Organizational Excellence a very readable and enjoyable primer with helpful tips for cross cultural behavior. -- The International Admissions Officer Bookshelf - Summer 2013, Intead (International Education Advantage) This is a one-of-a-kind book on developing cross-cultural insight. Like most subjects, you cannot learn it in one reading. Practice is essential. But Andy Molinsky provides you an excellent start. -- BIZ INDIA ADVANCE PRAISE for Global Dexterity Ted Manley, VP, Total Rewards and HR Operations, Dunkin' Brands Inc.-- Global Dexterity truly resonates. As an HR executive with over thirty years of experience in global companies, I can see a real advantage in using the book's tips and techniques to help manage and communicate with people from around the world! Steven A. Rochlin, Member of the Board of Directors and Head of Global Advisory Services, AccountAbility; coauthor, Beyon