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.
Read it if…
you lead across cultures and want a model plus country detail.
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Skip it if…
you want a short read.
Try instead: Riding the Waves of Culture →
Three things you will actually use
- Three cultural types.
- Adapt your style.
- Expect different logics.
Do this first
Read the Lewis model chapter, then your partners' countries.
Our verdict
The Lewis model.
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