{"product_id":"building-cultural-intelligence-cq-9-megaskills-9780131738959","title":"Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ): 9 Megaskills","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis engaging  interactive book on cultural diversity is suited for general courses across the disciplines (i.e. cultural diversity  human relations  freshman seminar\/orientation  communications  sociology  business  health and human services  theology  education  management) as well as more specific ones (hospitality management  racial and ethnic relations  customer service  culturally competent health care  managing diversity  teaching diverse populations  multicultural counseling  muticultural psychology  transcultural nursing  family therapy  human relations\/law enforcement).  The text treats cultural intelligence as a rich and dynamic skill set we can develop  and manage ourselves through self-directed learning. Readers will develop nine megaskills; skills they can take with them and use at work  at home  abroad  or in any setting where cross-cultural awareness  understanding  and interaction is required. These nine megaskills include: 1)understanding my cultural identity; 2)checking cultural lenses; 3)global consciousness; 4)shifting perspectives; 5)intercultural communication; 6)managing cross-cultural conflict; 7)multicultural teaming; 8)managing bias; 9)understanding the dynamics of power.  Highly interactive  promotes critical thinking  reflection  and application. Includes self-assessments. Readers are continually asked to reflect before and after reading  and write responses in the space provided. Specific performance skills at the beginning of each chapter enable readers to focus on certain competencies they will develop. By building these skills  readers will be able to acknowledge  understand  and leverage cultural differences.  Throughout the text  research and theory are discussed  specifically with regard to culture and its impact on who we are  how we view ourselves and others  and how we interact. For additional resources  please visit http:\/\/www.buildingcq.com We encourage you to visit this Blog on the subject of diversity consciousness\/cultural intelligence at www.diversityconsciousness.com\/blog The author driven Blog is for faculty and educators who want to learn more about diversity and how it impacts their institutions  their communities  and their teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648270590005,"sku":"ByrdShop_013173895X","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780131738959.jpg?v=1781714951","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-cultural-intelligence-cq-9-megaskills-9780131738959","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}