Developing deeper cultural intelligence

Globalization demands that cultures learn to work within each other's needs and expectations. The right mix of people skills, business acumen and cultural awareness is the key to successful engagement with cultures around the world.

While globalization will in some respects drive convergence between cultures, it will also paradoxically reveal more sharply to the fundamental differences that exist between different regions.

Businesses and leaders who understand these differences will be much better at managing globalization, by anticipating issues they will face as they pursue their goals in other cultures.