 | The Cultural Intelligence Difference: Master The One Skill You Can't Do Without In Today's Global Economy By David Livermore Ph.D.
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Most people know that some basic cultural sensitivity is important. But few have developed the deep cultural intelligence (CQ) required to really thrive in our multicultural workplaces and globalized world. Now everybody can tap into the power of CQ to enhance their skills and capabilities, from managing multi cultural teams and serving a diverse customer base to negotiating with international suppliers and opening offshore markets. "The Cultural Intelligence Difference" gives readers: a scientifically validated instrument for measuring their personal CQ score; customized strategies for improving interactions with people from diverse cultures; new findings on the bottom-line benefits of cultural intelligence; examples of major organizations that use CQ to achieve success; and, a high CQ points to more than just cultural sensitivity. It is linked to improved decision making, negotiation, networking, and leadership skills - and provides a crucial advantage in a crowded job market. "The Cultural Intelligence Difference" delivers a powerful tool for navigating today's work world with finesse - and success.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #73177 in Books
- Published on: 2011-05-30
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .89" h x 6.36" w x 9.32" l, 1.05 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 224 pages
Review
"Anyone can enhance their cultural intelligence through education, training, and experience, and I can find no better way than to read this book."―MSU Global Edge
"…Livermore's contribution is most important and significant…this book and Dr. Livermore's Leading with Cultural Intelligence, are most relevant for many and deserve a wide audience." ―NYJournal of Books
"...valuable and essential book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the growing importance of cultural intelligence in today's globalized world."— Blog Business World
"…excellent guide to cultural intelligence – illuminating some of the research and concepts…and offerings specific ideas about how to improve your CQ."―The Globe and Mail
"David Livermore spells out a persuasive argument as to why your CQ (Cultural Intelligence) is essential to succeeding in today's global and interdependent business world." --Sacramento Book Review
From the Inside Flap
IQ, EQ, and now...CQ!
CQ is cultural intelligence, a compelling new measure that strongly correlates with your ability to thrive in the workplace today. CQ extends beyond simply registering cultural differences; it's proven to positively impact your ability to communicate, network, and lead in our culturally diverse workplaces and globalized world. From managing multicultural teams and serving a diverse customer base to negotiating with international suppliers and opening offshore markets, enhanced cultural intelligence can spell the difference between success and failure.
Fortunately, anyone's CQ can be quickly improved! The Cultural Intelligence Difference is a one-stop guide to both assessing your current CQ and boosting your scores. Written by America's #1 expert on the topic, the book gives you:
• The only scientifically validated instrument for measuring CQ, identifying strengths and weaknesses in four interrelated areas: CQ Drive, CQ Knowledge, CQ Strategy, and CQ Action
• Customized strategies for improving your cross-cultural interactions, with an emphasis on problem solving and adapting behavior
• New findings on the impressive bottom-line benefits of CQ
• Examples of major organizations that use CQ to achieve success
As Livermore uncovers, low CQ is the primary reason that organizations lose money when expanding into culturally diverse markets. It's the reason so many teams fall apart, negotiations falter, marketing efforts fail, or projects derail. Business leaders are now waking up to the fact that successfully navigating cross-cultural experiences is an imperative for everyone in the organization, at every level and industry.
Packed with current research and insightful examples, The Cultural Intelligence Difference gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work effectively with anyone, anywhere.
David Livermore, Ph.D., is president and partner at the Cultural Intelligence Center and a visiting research fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He has done consulting and training with leaders in 100 countries and is the author of Leading with Cultural Intelligence. Please visit him at www.davidlivermore.com.
Access the only academically valid CQ assessment online with the purchase of this book (code enclosed). The assessment is based upon world-renowned research and provides you with feedback on your greatest intercultural strengths and areas for improvement. It enables you to pinpoint where to begin work on gaining the benefits that come from the CQ difference.
From the Back Cover
A proven way to measure cultural intelligence (CQ), with strategies for pushing your score and effectiveness higher!
Global interconnectivity and the growing diversity of the workplace has led to a multibillion-dollar industry of diversity training and international management courses. Yet 90 percent of executives from 68 countries identify cross-cultural effectiveness as their top management challenge. The ability to understand different perspectives and adjust behaviors accordingly can be the deciding factor in whether teams work cohesively, deals are closed, and projects thrive—and it can make or break a career. A new approach is needed.
Now, David Livermore, an expert on cultural intelligence (CQ) who has authored multiple books and is a frequent adviser to government agencies and Fortune 500s, shows you how to tap into the power of CQ with a proven way to assess and improve the way you manage, negotiate, network, and more in any kind of environment. The Cultural Intelligence Difference gives you instant feedback on your current strengths and weaknesses with an online CQ self-assessment, along with helpful strategies for improving your score. And the book delivers the nuanced and insightful information you need to build the deep cultural intelligence required to really thrive in our multicultural workplaces and globalized world.
Gain the proven benefits of the CQ difference—and give yourself a crucial advantage in today's crowded job market and hypercompetitive workplace.
Advance praise for The Cultural Intelligence Difference:
"This isn't a typical business book. It's about succeeding through respect, by allowing people to have their dignity, by understanding who they are. I guess that makes it far more important than you'd expect." — Seth Godin, author, Linchpin
"The Cultural Intelligence Difference is a perfect follow-up to the groundbreaking Leading with Cultural Intelligence. This book drills down deeper to help you improve your CQ so you and your organization can really make a difference in the world. Another gem from David Livermore!" — Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager® and Lead with LUV
"David Livermore has written another significant addition to the cultural intelligence resources. The Cultural Intelligence Difference is a very practical guide with ideas that are immediately useful." — Soon Ang, Ph.D., pioneering researcher in cultural intelligence, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Approachable book on timely topic
By JunkyardWisdom
David Livermore has written a book that fills a unique space. There are many books about why Cultural Intelligence is important, and many about what CQ actually is. But this book addresses the issue on a more fundamental basis: how to improve your CQ. I do a lot of international travel, but I also live in a multi-cultural community, so this book is a wonderful tool. I'm already recommending it to everybody I know!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.No more research and what is, this is the HOW TO
By Daniel Wong
In this book the ivory tower version of CQ has been demystified. There is no more PhD level talk about this research, that theory or what is happening. It is the most practical book on the application of CQ in one's life, whether it be personal or business. It is not a step by step recipe book but rather give you and outline of how to increase your CQ as CQ is a very personal measurement.
Highly recommended for anyone who will be or is in cross-cultural situations. As a CQ business-consultant / trainer / coach this should be mandatory reading for anyone who's life will encounter another culture not of his own.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.The David Livermore Differenece
By Bradley D. Friesen
The David Livermore difference is that he consistently uses his own cultural intelligence by recognizing the wide range of audience that he writes to regarding CQ. While many authors create their works with the mind to impress the elite of the academic world, David stays true to his academic roots, yet prepares a meal of wisdom and practical tools for all that consume his writing. As an academic, I am compelled by his articulate thoughts, as a practitioner, he removes the work of finding practical ways to express CQ, and gave me tools to implement today. Just reading this book will increase your CQ . It's that good. Thanks Dr. Livermore.
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