| Contents |
"I used to just be able to do my job-now I have to be politically correct" -- How to break the ice, show respect, and build trust with people not like you -- How do we talk about real differences in people and groups that create conflict or hurt productivity-without stereotyping or offending? -- Working with people who don't speak English -- Dealing with people, groups, or values you don't like: how to get along and work together anyway -- How to break the ice and build trust in diverse work groups -- The leader's role: educating and setting the example -- Dealing with conflict and prejudice and having hard conversations about differences -- Don't just hire people who are like you-but avoid tokenism -- Navigating the waters of promotions and professional development -- Making accommodations for employees-do you have to? |
| Abstract |
Whether you're leading a diverse team, working in a challenging cross-cultural environment, or simply working with people who are 'not like you, ' you need to be able to get along with everyone as a team, to get the work done. This book explains the skills you need to communicate, motivate, and inspire people to collaborate--even if they have very different values, lifestyles, or priorities. Learn key steps that bring cohesion to diversity. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: McDonald, Kelly, 1961- How to work with and lead people not like you. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2017] 9781119369974 |
| Genre/form | Cross-cultural studies. |
| LCCN | 2017015263 |
| ISBN | 9781119369950 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1119369959 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | (ePub ebook) |
| ISBN | (PDF ebook) |
