Summary of Erin Meyer's The Culture Map

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Get the Summary of Erin Meyer's The Culture Map in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Dec 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781669343530

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

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Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The author had a nightmare about ineffectual grocery shopping. The next day, he prepared a training program for a Chinese executive and his wife, who were moving to Wuhan, China.

#2

The author had a difficult time communicating with theBernards, as the older couple seemed uninterested in what he had to say. In the end, it was revealed that the older couple had no interest in learning about the program because they were afraid of losing their fruit.

#3

Understanding different cultures and how they communicate with each other is crucial for dealing with cross-cultural misunderstandings.

#4

Even though she was having a positive experience working with her American colleagues, Dulac was not adapting to the culture, and this was affecting her work.

#5

There is a difference between American and French communication styles. In American cultures, it is common practice to give direct feedback and praise to subordinates, whereas in French cultures, this type of feedback is more often given implicitly.

#6

Understanding other cultures and the subtleties of their communication is crucial to successfully navigate the constantly changing global business environment.

#7

It can be difficult to determine which individuals from other cultures will be a good fit for your team, as every

[John · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Page through this summary to grasp the book or use the summary to get back to the themes in your mind if you read the book a while ago. If I were to manage a global team soon, or certainly get in to doing business internationally any time soon and have not done so consciously in the past, read the book. Get it. There is another good Dutch writer in this space, and somehow even being a very small nation, the Dutch are mentioned throughout. You may bump into them all around the world as they are quite an international community but with very own specific way of doing business. My conclusion is to grasp this big picture, recognize the different dimensions (in business) and immerse yourself in the specific culture - recognizing the dimensions plotted here. Thanks for the summary! - John