The Invisible Elephant - Exploring Cultural Awareness - Softcover

Tom Verghese

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977596702 ISBN 13: 9780977596706

Publisher: Synergistic Press, 2006

Synopsis

Why the Invisible Elephant? Many aspects of culture are invisible, yet culture has an enormous impact on our lives. Like an Invisible Elephant, if ignored these aspects can lead to misunderstanding, stress and conflict. Alternatively, if attention is given to the Invisible Elephant, it can enhance productivity, improve teamwork and create more joy in our lives. Dealing with cross cultural issues can be like trying to control an Invisible Elephant. The issues are real and crucial as we journey into this new era of increasing globalisation. The Invisible Elephant will improve your understanding and awareness of all cultures, including your own. It's a user-friendly, easy to read guide designed to increase your effectiveness when dealing with people of different cultures. The theories and models presented will increase your Cultural Intelligence and help you prepare for tomorrow's world today.

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About the Author

Tom Verghese lives and breathes cultural diversity. Of Indian origin, born and raised in multi-ethnic Malaysia, he moved to Australia nearly 30 years ago as a foreign student, is married to an English woman and has two children. A passionate teacher, traveller, father, student, linguist and philosopher, he brings a broad perspective of East and West to life. As founder and Director of the consulting firm Cultural Synergies, Tom has attracted truly global clients such as Shell International, Toyota, Ingersoll-Rand, AchieveGlobal, Rohm & Haas, Ericsson, Exxon Mobil, F.H. Faulding, Autoliv, Hewlett Packard and British Petroleum. The Cultural Synergies team is based in Australia, with associates located in numerous countries around the world. Tom holds a Diploma in Management, as well as a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Education and Training. His qualifications, experience and multicultural skills position him as a leading international presenter in the areas of cultural diversity and cross cultural leadership. During his more than 15 years of consulting, he has dealt with a diverse range of people from different cultures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Synergistic Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977596702
• ISBN 13: 9780977596706
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80