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Erin Meyer is an author who delves into the complexities of international business relations. Her work focuses on analyzing how cultural differences manifest in global business and how to navigate them effectively. Through her research and teaching, she aids professionals in understanding the invisible boundaries that impact global collaboration. Her approach offers valuable insights into the nuances of international communication and management.






- 2022
- 2020
From unlimited holidays to abolishing approvals, Netflix offers a fundamentally different way to run any organisation, one far more in tune with an ever-changing fast-paced world. For anyone interested in creativity, productivity and innovation, the Netflix culture is something close to a holy grail
- 2015
Whether you work in a home office or abroad, business success in our ever more globalized and virtual world requires the skills to navigate through cultural differences and decode cultures foreign to your own. Renowned expert Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain where people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. When you have Americans who precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans who get straight to the point (your presentation was simply awful”); Latin Americans and Asians who are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians who think the best boss is just one of the crowdthe result can be, well, sometimes interesting, even funny, but often disastrous. Even with English as a global language, it's easy to fall into cultural traps that endanger careers and sink deals when, say, a Brazilian manager tries to fathom how his Chinese suppliers really get things done, or an American team leader tries to get a handle on the intra-team dynamics between his Russian and Indian team members. In The Culture Map, Erin Meyer provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business. She combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice for succeeding in a global world.
- 2014
The culture map : breaking through the invisible boundaries of global business
- 277 pages
- 10 hours of reading
In today's global and virtual business landscape, executives and managers must collaborate with colleagues from diverse cultures, often without face-to-face interaction. This diversity can lead to misunderstandings, as cultural differences shape communication styles and expectations. For instance, while Americans may cushion criticism with compliments, others, like the French or Germans, may be more direct. Similarly, hierarchical norms in Latin America and Asia contrast sharply with Scandinavian egalitarianism. Despite English being a common language, cultural nuances can create pitfalls that jeopardize careers and negotiations. Renowned expert Erin Meyer offers practical insights into how cultural differences influence global business interactions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding these cultural drivers to enhance business success. With the rise of global call centers, outsourcing, and international project teams, cultural diversity impacts nearly everyone in the workforce. Globalization connects employees from various countries, yet many managers lack an understanding of how local cultures affect their interactions. Even those well-traveled may struggle with the complexities of cross-cultural collaboration. Meyer's work provides essential strategies for navigating these challenges and fostering effective communication in the modern global marketplace.