International Excellence: Seven Breakthrough Strategies for Personal and Professional Success

by Christopher Engholm, Diana Rowland

As we approach the twenty-first century and the third millennium, internationalization and globalization have become far more than trendy buzzwords. In the business world and in our personal lives, having a global perspective has clearly become a necessity.
In this insightful and upbeat new book, Christopher Engholm and Diana Rowland show us that anyone can gain the skills necessary to excel in today's international society. One need not be particularly cosmopolitan or super-sophisticated - nor are years of experience abroad essential - to become "internationally excellent." With an open mind and the seven core strategies discussed herein, crossing cultural barriers and achieving financial success anywhere in the world are suddenly possible for all of us.
The seven strategies - from "adopting a global vision" to "maintaining global ethics" - are simple to grasp and apply to one's business or personal life. With them, one will cross cultural barriers with ease, detect cultural cues in a new business opportunity, and utilize "protocol power" in negotiations. An ideal book for managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to globalize his or her career and business skills, International Excellence is a vital tool for attaining the essential building blocks necessary for succeeding in today's global society.

230 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1996