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When Cultures Collide by Richard D. Lewis — WisdomDeck honest review
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When Cultures Collide

by Richard D. Lewis

Linear-active, multi-active and reactive cultures, with profiles of dozens of countries. Big, practical and widely used in training.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Three cultural types.
  2. Adapt your style.
  3. Expect different logics.

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Read the Lewis model chapter, then your partners' countries.

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