The Culture Map

• Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments;
• French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point;
• Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy;
• Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd.

It’s no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out.

“The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer outlines how cultural differences impact business communication. She introduces eight scales covering aspects like communication style, decision-making, and trust, using anecdotes to illustrate how cultural mismatches can lead to misunderstandings. Meyer offers strategies for managing multicultural teams, emphasizing the need for cultural sensitivity to enhance global collaboration.

Mark Complete if you have read the first two chapters of the book “The Culture Map” by Erin Meyer.