Filled with reallife illustrations and practical exercises, elmer s expert guidance helps you communicate effectively, avoid cultural faux pas, establish trust, and truly become an ambassador for christ. This series of posts was written while reading and engaging with duane elmer s book crosscultural connections. Request pdf on jun 1, 2019, zaheer khan and others published global post merger agility, transactive memory systems and human resource management practices find, read and cite all the research. Sophisticated acquirers take stock of possible cultural clashes as part of their due diligence well in advance of a merger or acquisition, and they prioritize those cultural issues that might put synergy values at risk. One of the most relevant reads of my life, this book focuses on cross cultural conflict from a missionary perspective but is easily applied to any other intercultural vocation.
Lack of successful cultural integration impacts the number one value driver in the combined firm. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross cultural relationships. This is a book not just of theory but of practical models for conflict resolution. Harrison, assistant professor of intercultural studies. Crosscultural specialist duane elmer gives christians practical advice for serving other cultures with sensitivity and humility. They can also access all the presentations, playbooks, books, articles, checklists, software, assessments, webinars, research, tools, and templates on. Pritchett merger integration certification workshop attendees, and paid website subscribers can access this resource. The right tools make this process both feasible and. Navigating the pitfalls of crosscultural partnership digital. You can read it and learn a lot alone but a group would help the reader think through all the challenges that crosscultural ministry can bring. Stepping out and fitting in around the world duane elmer home. Building relationships for effective ministry 9780830816576 by duane elmer. Read crosscultural connections by duane elmer for free with a 30 day free trial.
You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify. Duane elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Cross cultural management in mergers and acquisitions article pdf available in european journal of international management 5 january 2011 with 1,495 reads how we measure reads. Pdf cross cultural management in mergers and acquisitions. Duane elmers crosscultural connections is an excellent introduction to thinking about and preparing for crosscultural work, ministry or otherwise. Stepping out and fitting in around the world in pdf form, then you have come on to correct website. Crosscultural specialist duane elmer gives practical advice for serving other cultures with sensitivity and. His books include crosscultural conflict, crosscultural connections, and crosscultural servanthood. With the new realities of global interconnectedness comes a greater awareness of cultural diversity from place to place.
Pdf cross cultural connections download full pdf book. Crosscultural connections duane elmer paperback published 20228 in canada by ltd. Intercultural learning for global citizenship 4 more recent intercultural theory insists on attention to the cultural context of the researcher, with awareness of the eurocentric focus of the research paradigm moon, 2008. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux. In this work these cultural differences are studied in more depth. Cultural differences in international merger and acquisitions. Besides differences in food and fashion, we face significant contrasts of cultural orientation and patterns of thinking. Filled with reallife illustrations and practical exercises, this guide offers the tools. Stepping out and fitting in around the world by duane elmer if searched for the book by duane elmer crosscultural connections. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build crosscultural relationships. Cultural integration isnt something that can wait until a deal is done. Experienced crosscultural specialist duane elmer provides a compass for navigating through. Mergers and corporate culture it is widely recognized that cultural diffe rences between the partners of a merger are one of the most common reasons for failure in mergers. Stepping out and fitting in around the world by duane elmer and publisher ivp academic.
Crosscultural connections by duane elmer book read online. In fact, it may not be an exaggeration to say that the success of ones ministry in a crosscultural setting will depend a lot on how well we master and practice this art of crosscultural conflict resolution. Duane elmer offers a thorough and practical handbook for conflict resolution across asian, hispanic, african and western cultures. Experienced crosscultural specialist duane elmer provides a compass for navigating through different cultures. Global postmerger agility, transactive memory systems and.
Connections, conflict, and servanthood with duane elmer. Duane elmer offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively and establish genuine trust and acceptance between cultures. Sevastimelissa nolas, research officer, complexity research group, social psychology department, london school of economics, london, uk. Integrating cultures after a merger bain brief bain. Regional identity by submitted to the faculty of the in.
Prices for crosscultural connections by duane elmer booko. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his. As we travel across cultures, what should we expect. Lucia garcialorenzo, sevastimelissa nolas postmerger. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of sticky questions in scripture. Its really easy to read and has lots of useful things to say. This book managed to bring out one of the most important dimension of christian mission. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build crosscultural. Find a cultural interpreter a new friend in a new context who can help you build cultural bridges. Serving the world in christlike humility by duane elmer downers grove, il.
A study of cultural differences in crossborder mergers. Its like a class or workbook format, but its easy to read and understand. Post merger integration research over the past decades has shown that a great deal of mergers and acquisitions did not yield the desired value. This may happen during pre merger negotiations or during post merger integration. Stepping out and fitting in around the world elmer, duane on. Buy crosscultural connections by duane elmer in paperback format at koorong 0830823093. A book about connections implies differences, and the word crosscultural in the title creates the impression that this book applies only to. Overlooking or underestimating the effect of cultural differences can. In the case of an international merger or acquisition it goes. The 5 circlesteps of crosscultural servanthood urbana.
Building relationships for effective ministry elmer, duane on. Whether at home or abroad, communicating with people of other cultures is difficult. Current approaches to intercultural theory need to. Topics will include swedish housing, food, infrastructure, and economy as well as my personal journey. With careful biblical exposition and keen crosscultural awareness, he shows how our actions and attitudes often contradict and offend the local culture. Duane elmer offers the tools needed to reduce apprehension, communicate effectively and establish genuine trust and acceptance between cultures while demonstrating how we can avoid being cultural imperialists and instead become authentic ambassadors for christ. This would be a great resource for a group to read and discuss together. Successful cultural integrations enable both short and longterm synergy creation and equip organizations to achieve great strategic value over time.
Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for. Crosscultural connections is intended for missionaries or others who want to better understand and communicate with people from other culturesincluding with people in our own country. Crosscultural connections by duane elmer, 9780830823093, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Managing cultural integration in crossborder mergers and acquisitions. According to one study cited, eightythree percent of mergers and. Without a good understanding of how different cultures handle conflict, our best intentions may only make matters worse. The theories about differences in culture are fun to explore until you have to work, make friends, solve problems, and accomplish goals in a cross cultural setting. In order to increase market share, product offering and enter new markets, organizations often see mergers and acquisitions as the preferred opportunity for growth. Historians and cultural analysts of various sorts have extensively studied southerners and southern identity through the examination of the regions history and cultural productions e. It requires new ways of thinking and interpreting the world. Postmerger concerns cultural integration in a multinational corporation lucia garcialorenzo, lecturer in organisational psychology, social psychology department, london school of economics, london, uk.
In order to have a better understanding of the cultural aspect in the merger and acquisition. Duane elmer, a selfdescribed cross cultural trainer offers decades of experience in helping people especially christians engaged in ministry enterprises interact in truly helpful ways in. Crosscultural connections elmer, duane 9780830823093. The 5 circlesteps of crosscultural servanthood in crosscultural servanthood, i walk through a linear model for serving crossculturally that has evolved over a decade of talks with church leaders around the world, through reading the scriptures with special attention to the life of jesus and through careful examination of gods truth as. Cultural differences in international merger and acquisitions the blog for culture vultures satiate your inner culture vulture with regular news and posts about cultural awareness, doing business abroad, working in a multicultural environment, hr diversity and global mobility. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. He shows us how to avoid pitfalls and cultural faux pas, as well as how to make the most of opportunities to build cross. Crosscultural connections will help you understand core values that determine how people in different cultures make decisions and interact in everyday life. I started and finished reading the book on my flight from the u. Crosscultural servanthood by duane elmer renew partnerships. When conflict arises, as it often does, the issues become even more confusing. Many surveys mention insufficient attention to the people and cultural aspects of the integration as one of the main causes of failure. Explore nondirect conflict resolution options in contexts where that may carry higher cultural value.
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