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Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ): 9 Megaskills 1st Edition

by Richard D. Bucher (Author), Patricia L. Bucher (Collaborator)
4.5 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

This 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.

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  1. ISBN-10
    013173895X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0131738959
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    July 19, 2007
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.4 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
  8. Print length
    280 pages
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Building Cultural Intelligence(CQ): Nine Megaskills

Building Cultural Intelligence is a must read for any course that emphasizes cultural awareness and understanding, human interaction, and cultural communication among diverse populations. This practical, engaging, and interactive text promotes critical thinking and skills development.

Bucher presents cultural intelligence as a skill we can learn, develop, and manage. He focuses on nine specific megaskills readers can use at work, home, and abroad to promote cross-cultural understanding. Each chapter offers a number of diverse learning aids, including self-assessments. Each megaskill supplies building blocks through specific competencies. These nine megaskills are:

  • Understanding cultural identity
  • Checking cultural lenses
  • Global conciousness
  • Shifting perspectives
  • Intercultural communication
  • Managing cross-cultural conflict
  • Multicultural teaming
  • Managing bias
  • Understanding the dynamics of power

Research and theory are discussed throughout, specifically with regard to culture and its impact on who we are, how we view ourselves and others, and how we relate in a variety of ways. The relevance to employment and career goals, focus on critically important skills, and inclusiveness are all strengths of this text that will give students the edge in any environment.

Readers become "CEO's" of their CQ skill development rather than relying on others to take the initiative. It explores bottom line relevance, real-life applications, and moves beyond awareness so the learner becomes more "intelligent" in terms of developing the ability to adjust to cultural differences.

About the Author

Dr. Richard Bucher is a Professor of Sociology at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). He has been nationally recognized for his teaching excellence and teaches a variety of courses, including Introductory Sociology, Cultural Diversity in the Workplace, and Race and Ethnic Relations. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education recently honored him for teaching excellence. He served as the first Director of BCCC's Institute for Intercultural Understanding (IIU). Under his leadership, the IIU gained national recognition as an innovative diversity education program. Dr. Bucher received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Howard University, with a concentration in race and ethnic relations. He is also the author of Diversity Consciousness 3rd edition (Prentice Hall, 2010). We encourage you to visit his website at http://www.buildingcq.com and 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 1st edition (July 19, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 013173895X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0131738959
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 0.7 x 9.1 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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A new book by Richard Bucher, author of DIVERSITY CONSCIOUSNESS and BUILDING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (CQ) is now available in paperback and on Kindle. This time he writes about his own life experiences over the last four decades raising a family with an autistic son and two daughters: A MOMMY, A DADDY, TWO SISTERS, AND A JIMMY.

Read Dr. Bucher's Blog at: http://diversityconsciousness.com/blog

BIO:

For more than 40 years, Dr. Richard Bucher has been a professor, speaker, consultant and author in the field of diversity. Rich's interest in this field began academically as an undergraduate student at Colgate University, and continued at New York University (M.A.) and Howard University (Ph.D. in sociology). His scholarly work in diversity turned personal when his firstborn child was born with autism in 1976.

Besides being a deeply involved father, Rich is the author of Diversity Consciousness, now in its fourth edition, and Cultural Intelligence: Nine Megaskills. When he retired from teaching at Baltimore City Community College, Rich’s thoughts, energy, research and writing turned to his family's personal journey. By weaving the latest scientific studies on autism into story upon story in his new book, A MOMMY, A DADDY, TWO SISTERS, AND A BROTHER: AUTISM AND THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES, it becomes clear that Rich’s family experiences aren’t at all unique.

Rich lives with his wife Pat in Frederick, MD. He’s the father of three children, Jimmy, Katie and Suzy, who all live nearby. When he isn’t writing and spending time with his growing family, he’s exercising and working with youth in his community.

WEBSITES:

https://ajimmy.com

https://diversityconsciousness.com

Facebook page for A MOMMY, A DADDY, TWO SISTERS, AND A JIMMY https://www.facebook.com/RichardDBucherPh.D/

Facebook page for DIVERSITY CONSCIOUSNESS: https://www.facebook.com/DiversityConsciousness/

Rich's email: rdbucher@aol.com

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    Very small book. It tends to get straight to the point, which is something that I love in a textbook. This copy had some marks in it, but it was in great shape! It was required for my cultural diversity class and it helped with my reports and discussion posts.
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