Authors: Erin Meyers

What: A research-based and highly accessible guide that helps professionals navigate the complexities of working across cultures. Erin Meyer introduces a structured framework of eight cultural scales that influence workplace behaviour, including how people communicate, evaluate feedback, lead, trust, make decisions, and manage time. Drawing on extensive global experience, Meyer provides practical strategies for managing these differences effectively in multinational environments.

Why it is important: As globalisation changes how we work, collaboration across cultures is now a regular part of professional life. Many common challenges, such as unclear feedback, delayed decisions, or missed deadlines, often come from cultural differences rather than a lack of ability. This book gives managers, team leaders, and professionals practical tools to recognise and adapt to these differences. Instead of relying on stereotypes or general advice, it offers a clear framework based on real examples and research to help teams work together more effectively.

Book Review: The culture map