Global Smarts The Art of Communicating and Deal Making Anywhere in the World

Unlike other authors who merely list the various do's and don'ts of doing business in specific regions, Hodge helps you to develop a high degree of cross-cultural competency that translates into an unbeatable competitive edge, virtually anywhere in the world. Packed with practical insider tips and eye-opening anecdotes from cross-cultural managers from the United States and other countries, this thoroughly engaging guide is an indispensable resource for anyone doing business in today's global business world.

<P>SHEIDA HODGE is President of Professional Training Worldwide, a management consulting and training organization specializing in cross-cultural business relations. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Sprint, Boeing, and Motorola. She is also an international business owner and a former manager of international business development for General Electric Company. Hodge holds an MBA and has taught courses at the Thunderbird International School of Management and continues to teach at the University of California at Los Angeles.<P> >