Meltem Etcheberry & Bettina von Stamm 
Secrets of Working Across Five Continents [EPUB ebook] 
Thriving Through the Power of Cultural Diversity

As technology erodes the impact of time and distance, more and more people live and work across cultures. This can be one of the most joyful experiences, as collaboration and diversity emerge as key drivers of innovation, yet there are also many challenges.Acknowledging that it is often the search for best practice, and the ‘one right way’, that creates prejudices, and even causes a disregard for diversity, this book brings an authentic and inclusive perspective to tackling the challenges of cultural diversity. Based on interviews with 145 individuals, it weaves together stories told in the voices of those who have experienced them, with key concepts, insights, and the expertise of each of the authors and editors, each of whom has lived and worked in at least 2 different countries.This book seeks sets out to inspire the reader, invite reflection, and nurture a curiosity and appreciation for those who are different from ourselves. Collectively, the authors and editors equip readers with the tools to embrace the richness and beauty brought by diversity, and ultimately engage with the key skills for thriving in today’s fast-paced, highly interconnected and interdependent world. They envisage a mindset they call Cultur All Intelligentsia , which thrives on authenticity, embraces those who and that which is different, and thus creates a pathway to more sensitivity, and peace.