Professor of International Management and Director of the Centre for Global Workforce Strategy at Simon Fraser University, and co-author of the essential guide to global cultural understanding Cultural Intelligence, Second Edition: Living and Working Globally, David C. Thomas describes how in a global economy, the ability to interact across cultures is a fundamental job requirement for just about everyone. David describes a universal set of techniques and people skills that helps you to adapt quickly to and thrive in any cultural environment. He also addresses the interplay of race and gender with cultural factors and enhances your appreciation of cultural diversity.
David C. Thomas is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on Blog Talk Radio.
The show airs live on Thursday, September 3, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
Professor of International Management and Director of the Centre for Global Workforce Strategy at Simon Fraser University, and co-author of the essential guide to global cultural understanding Cultural Intelligence, Second Edition: Living and Working Globally, David C. Thomas describes how in a global economy, the ability to interact across cultures is a fundamental job requirement for just about everyone. You will learn:
* Why cultural intelligence is a crucial skill in today's global village
* How globalization has created opportunities for cross cultural interaction
* How to develop skills for working with people from different cultures
* How to create a mindful and adaptable thought process to work for any culture
David C. Thomas (photo left) is Professor of International Management and Director of the Centre for Global Workforce Strategy at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
A naturalized New Zealander, Dr. David C. Thomas received his PhD in Organizational Behaviour and International Business from the University of South Carolina. His research into the interaction of individuals from different cultures in organizational settings has led to research studies in more than a dozen countries, and he is currently directing an international research team in the development of a measure of 'Cultural Intelligence'.
Dr. Thomas previously served as a vice-president with NationsBank (now Bank of America), and has held academic positions at the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Auckland, New Zealand where he also directed the Master of International Business program. He has also held visiting positions at a number of universities around the world.
Dr. Thomas is currently Associate Editor of the International Journal of Cross Cultural Management and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of International Business Studies, the Journal of Management and the Journal of World Business.
My book review of Cultural Intelligence, Second Edition: Living and Working Globally by David C. Thomas and Kerr Inkson.
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Let's talk with Professor of International Management and Director of the Centre for Global Workforce Strategy at Simon Fraser University, and co-author of the essential guide to global cultural understanding Cultural Intelligence, Second Edition: Living and Working Globally, David C. Thomas as he describes how in a global economy, the ability to interact across cultures is a fundamental job requirement for just about everyone. David describes a universal set of techniques and people skills that helps you to adapt quickly to and thrive in any cultural environment. He also addresses the interplay of race and gender with cultural factors and enhances your appreciation of cultural diversity on Blog Business Success Radio.
