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'''Erin Meyer''' (born August 22, 1971) is an [[American people|American]] [[author]] and [[professor]] at [[INSEAD| INSEAD Business School]], based in [[Paris]].<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jun/14/change-your-life-peaches-and-coconuts-oliver-burkeman This column will change your life: are you wasting your warmth?] The Guardian, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref> She is most known for writing the 2014 book, ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' a study that analyzes how national cultural differences impact business.
'''Erin Meyer''' (born August 22, 1971) is an American author and professor at [[INSEAD| INSEAD Business School]], based in Fontainebleau, France.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jun/14/change-your-life-peaches-and-coconuts-oliver-burkeman This column will change your life: are you wasting your warmth?] The Guardian, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> She is most known for writing the 2014 book, ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' a study that analyzes how national cultural differences impact business. She is also known for co-authoring the book with [[Netflix]] CEO, [[Reed Hastings]], ''No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention,'' which became a New York Times best seller in October 2020.


Meyer is a professor at [[INSEAD]], an international business school with campuses in [[France]], [[Singapore]] and [[Abu Dhabi]]. She regularly speaks about cross cultural management and global teamwork.<ref>[http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/Appointments/article1433385.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_07_12 When in Japan ... drink till you fall over] The Sunday Times, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref>
Meyer is a professor of management practice in the Organizational Behavior department at [[INSEAD]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 17, 2015|title=Erin Meyer – Faculty Profile|url=https://www.insead.edu/faculty-research/faculty/erin-meyer|access-date=2021-08-07|website=INSEAD|language=en}}</ref> an international business school with campuses in France, Singapore and [[Abu Dhabi]]. She regularly speaks about cross cultural management and global teamwork.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062019/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/Appointments/article1433385.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_07_12 When in Japan ... drink till you fall over] The Sunday Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Meyer was born and raised in [[Minnesota]]. She has spent most of her adult life in [[Europe]] and [[Africa]]. Currently, she lives in Paris with her husband and two sons.<ref name=NEWYORK/>
Meyer was born and raised in [[Minnesota]]. She has spent most of her adult life in Europe and Africa. Currently, she lives in Paris with her husband and two sons.<ref name=NEWYORK/>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Meyer's interest in cross-cultural management dates back to her years as a [[Peace Corps]] volunteer, teaching English in [[Botswana]]. Later, she worked in HR as a director at [[McKesson Corporation|McKesson]], then at HBOC and Aperian Global. She teaches cross-cultural management at INSEAD, where she is the programme director for both the Managing Global Virtual Team programme as well as Management Skills for International Business, and lectures internationally.<ref>[http://www.thenational.ae/business/the-life/how-countries-like-the-uae-can-manage-a-diverse-workforce How countries like the UAE can manage a diverse workforce] The National, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref> She has studied, for over a decade, how people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate, make decisions and perceive situations differently, especially in the workplace.<ref name=NEWYORK>[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/jobs/looking-another-culture-in-the-eye.html Looking Another Culture in the Eye] The New York Times, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref> She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review.<ref>[http://www.thinkers50.com/biographies/erin-meyer/ Erin Meyer] Thinkers50, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref>
Meyer's interest in cross-cultural management dates back to her years as a [[Peace Corps]] volunteer, teaching English in [[Botswana]]. Later, she worked in HR as a director at [[McKesson Corporation|McKesson]], then at HBOC and Aperian Global. She teaches cross-cultural management at INSEAD, where she is the programme director for the Leading Across Borders and Cultures programme and lectures internationally.<ref>[http://www.thenational.ae/business/the-life/how-countries-like-the-uae-can-manage-a-diverse-workforce How countries like the UAE can manage a diverse workforce] The National, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> She has studied, for nearly two decades, how people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate, make decisions and perceive situations differently, especially in the workplace.<ref name=NEWYORK>[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/jobs/looking-another-culture-in-the-eye.html Looking Another Culture in the Eye] The New York Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review.<ref>[http://www.thinkers50.com/biographies/erin-meyer/ Erin Meyer] Thinkers50, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref>


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In 2017 and again in 2019 she was selected by the [[Thinkers50]] as one of the world's most influential business thinkers.
In 2013, she was selected as one of the top ten best business school professors by Business Life.<ref>[http://businesslife.ba.com/Ideas/Features/On-the-up-ten-dons-to-watch.html On the up: ten dons to watch] Business Life, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref>


=== ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' ===
=== ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' ===
Meyer wrote her first book, ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' in 2014. This book represents her collective research data from over thirty different countries.<ref name=FOR/> In the book she provides a framework for evaluating different cultures and then offers strategies for improving international success.<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/why-american-bosses-give-the-most-positive-feedback-2014-10#ixzz3eFKhWweR Why American Bosses Give More Positive Feedback Than Anyone Else In The World] Business Insider, Retrieved on 28 Jun 2015</ref> She has identified 8 dimensions that capture most of the differences within and among cultures. Using this method, Meyer has also developed a self-assessment tool for [[Harvard Business Review]], which helps in seeing where one falls on each of the eight scales.<ref>[https://hbr.org/2014/08/assess-your-cultural-profile Assess Your Cultural Profile] Harvard Business Review, Retrieved on 28 Jun 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/4e5fcf5a-f1b5-11e3-a2da-00144feabdc0.html#axzz37VFVilwn A guide to (mis)communication], Financial Times, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref>
Meyer wrote her first book, ''The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business'' in 2014. This book represents her collective research data from over thirty different countries.<ref name=FOR/> In the book she provides a framework for evaluating different cultures and then offers strategies for improving international success.<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/why-american-bosses-give-the-most-positive-feedback-2014-10#ixzz3eFKhWweR Why American Bosses Give More Positive Feedback Than Anyone Else In The World] Business Insider, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> She has identified 8 dimensions that capture most of the differences within and among cultures. Using this method, Meyer has also developed a self-assessment tool for [[Harvard Business Review]], which helps in seeing where one falls on each of the eight scales.<ref>[https://hbr.org/2014/08/assess-your-cultural-profile Assess Your Cultural Profile] Harvard Business Review, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/4e5fcf5a-f1b5-11e3-a2da-00144feabdc0.html#axzz37VFVilwn A guide to (mis)communication], Financial Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref>


The book received positive reviews from critics and the media. [[The Huffington Post]] wrote that “whether you're a corporate or traditional diplomat, global traveler, government official, or passionate world citizen, this is the one book you should not miss.”<ref>[https://huffingtonpost.com/cari-e-guittard/if-youre-global-you-need-_b_5769836.html?ir=Books If You're Global, You Need This Book] Huffingtonpost, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref> and [[Forbes]] wrote that “''The Culture Map'' stands out as a practical book to explain and frame a very difficult collection of concepts that are increasingly relevant today.” <ref name=FOR>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/rawnshah/2014/10/06/the-culture-map-shows-us-how-we-work-worldwide/ The Culture Map' Shows Us The Differences In How We Work WorldWide] Forbes, Retrieved on 28 June 2015</ref> In an article about the book, [[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]] called it “superb.”<ref>[http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/why-the-italians-hated-me-and-could-hate-you-too.html Why the Italians Hated Me, and Could Hate You, Too] Inc., Retrieved on 28 Jun 2015</ref>
The book received positive reviews from critics and the media. [[The Huffington Post]] wrote that "whether you're a corporate or traditional diplomat, global traveler, government official, or passionate world citizen, this is the one book you should not miss."<ref>[https://huffingtonpost.com/cari-e-guittard/if-youre-global-you-need-_b_5769836.html?ir=Books If You're Global, You Need This Book] Huffingtonpost, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> and [[Forbes]] wrote that "''The Culture Map'' stands out as a practical book to explain and frame a very difficult collection of concepts that are increasingly relevant today."<ref name=FOR>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/rawnshah/2014/10/06/the-culture-map-shows-us-how-we-work-worldwide/ The Culture Map' Shows Us The Differences In How We Work WorldWide] Forbes, Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref> In an article about the book, [[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]] called it "superb."<ref>[http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/why-the-italians-hated-me-and-could-hate-you-too.html Why the Italians Hated Me, and Could Hate You, Too] Inc., Retrieved on June 28, 2015</ref>

'''The Eight Scales<ref name="FOR" />'''

Each of the eight scales is described as a continuum between the two ends which are diametric opposite or at least competing positions as follows:

* Communicating – Are they low-context (simple, verbose and clear), or high-context (rich deep meaning in interactions)?
* Evaluating – When giving Negative feedback does one give it directly, or prefer being indirect and discreet?
* Leading – Are people in groups egalitarian, or do they prefer hierarchy?
* Deciding – Are decisions made in consensus, or made top-down?
* Trusting – Do people base trust on how well they know each other, or how well they do work together?
* Disagreeing – Are disagreements tackled directly, or do people prefer to avoid confrontations?
* Scheduling – Do they perceive time as absolute linear points, or consider it a flexible range?
* Persuading – Do they like to hear specific cases and examples, or prefer holistic detailed explanations?

== Awards and honors ==
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* 2017 – "Most Influential Thinker" award given to the top 30 thinkers to influence human resource practices by HR Magazine
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* 2017 – Thinkers50 - Selected as one of the 50 most influential business thinkers worldwide.
* 2013 and 2014 – “Best Selling Case” for the case Leading Across Cultures at Michelin (The Case Center)
* 2011 – “Best Case in Organizational Behavior” for the Case Leading Across Cultures at Michelin (ECCH)


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
* https://www.erinmeyer.com/


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Erin Meyer
Born (1971-08-22) August 22, 1971 (age 53)
Minnesota, United States
Occupation(s)Writer, professor
Notable workThe Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
Websiteerinmeyer.com

Erin Meyer (born August 22, 1971) is an American author and professor at INSEAD Business School, based in Fontainebleau, France.[1] She is most known for writing the 2014 book, The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business a study that analyzes how national cultural differences impact business. She is also known for co-authoring the book with Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, which became a New York Times best seller in October 2020.

Meyer is a professor of management practice in the Organizational Behavior department at INSEAD,[2] an international business school with campuses in France, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. She regularly speaks about cross cultural management and global teamwork.[3]

Personal life

[edit]

Meyer was born and raised in Minnesota. She has spent most of her adult life in Europe and Africa. Currently, she lives in Paris with her husband and two sons.[4]

Career

[edit]

Meyer's interest in cross-cultural management dates back to her years as a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching English in Botswana. Later, she worked in HR as a director at McKesson, then at HBOC and Aperian Global. She teaches cross-cultural management at INSEAD, where she is the programme director for the Leading Across Borders and Cultures programme and lectures internationally.[5] She has studied, for nearly two decades, how people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate, make decisions and perceive situations differently, especially in the workplace.[4] She is also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review.[6]

In 2017 and again in 2019 she was selected by the Thinkers50 as one of the world's most influential business thinkers.

The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business

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Meyer wrote her first book, The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business in 2014. This book represents her collective research data from over thirty different countries.[7] In the book she provides a framework for evaluating different cultures and then offers strategies for improving international success.[8] She has identified 8 dimensions that capture most of the differences within and among cultures. Using this method, Meyer has also developed a self-assessment tool for Harvard Business Review, which helps in seeing where one falls on each of the eight scales.[9][10]

The book received positive reviews from critics and the media. The Huffington Post wrote that "whether you're a corporate or traditional diplomat, global traveler, government official, or passionate world citizen, this is the one book you should not miss."[11] and Forbes wrote that "The Culture Map stands out as a practical book to explain and frame a very difficult collection of concepts that are increasingly relevant today."[7] In an article about the book, Inc. called it "superb."[12]

References

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  1. ^ This column will change your life: are you wasting your warmth? The Guardian, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  2. ^ "Erin Meyer – Faculty Profile". INSEAD. September 17, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
  3. ^ When in Japan ... drink till you fall over The Sunday Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  4. ^ a b Looking Another Culture in the Eye The New York Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  5. ^ How countries like the UAE can manage a diverse workforce The National, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  6. ^ Erin Meyer Thinkers50, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  7. ^ a b The Culture Map' Shows Us The Differences In How We Work WorldWide Forbes, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  8. ^ Why American Bosses Give More Positive Feedback Than Anyone Else In The World Business Insider, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  9. ^ Assess Your Cultural Profile Harvard Business Review, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  10. ^ A guide to (mis)communication, Financial Times, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  11. ^ If You're Global, You Need This Book Huffingtonpost, Retrieved on June 28, 2015
  12. ^ Why the Italians Hated Me, and Could Hate You, Too Inc., Retrieved on June 28, 2015
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