At the end of January, our new book on culturally intelligent innovation will be available in bookstores everywhere. This month's article is an excerpt from Part 1 in the book. *** If you buy a silver Honda, you start seeing…
Read MoreI welcome the way many organisations have broadened the definition of “diversity” to go beyond skin color and nationality. Diversity of thought, work style, function, age, and much more are all relevant forms of difference. But not all diversity is…
Read MoreIn the race for global talent, employers and universities are looking for highly motivated young people who are self-aware, smart, and have an ability to influence and communicate across a myriad of differences. Are you ready? McKinsey Report, 2013…
Read MoreThe other day I almost missed my flight. I threw my stuff in the overhead bin, took my place in my bulkhead seat, and sat still for the first time all day. I welcomed the break for the first couple…
Read MoreAugustine of Hippo said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Now, a new study led by INSEAD professor William W. Maddux reveals that those who travel receive more job opportunities than…
Read More[Excerpt from upcoming global issue in People & Strategy Journal] I recently sat down with Bill McLawhon, head of leadership development at Facebook and a seasoned executive coach….First a little context: Many of Facebook's nearly 5,300 staff are under the…
Read MoreMy 15 year-old-daughter is preparing to travel to Thailand by herself next month. Emily has often heard me say that international travel is more likely to increase adolescents’ cultural intelligence (CQ) when they travel without their parents or friends. So…
Read MoreIt’s widely known that Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, frequently leaves one open seat at the company’s most important meetings. It’s there to remind his fellow executives and managers of the most important person in the room—the customer. Forbes reports that…
Read MoreGrowing numbers of Study Abroad students spend most of their free time on Facebook and Skype, communicating with friends and family back home. Business travelers often do the same thing. Evenings are spent catching up on email and communicating with…
Read MoreCultural diversity creates one of the best opportunities for innovation but it can also be one of the biggest roadblocks if it isn't handled with cultural intelligence. In many organisations, the Europeans and North Americans dominate meetings while the Asians…
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