Diversity Competence - Cultures Dont Meet, People Do Hoffman Dr Edwin Jaksche & HoffmanPaperback

In today's world many people live, learn and work in international and multicultural environments. Given the complexities of globalization, knowledge of cultures and cultural differences is rarely sufficient.In this book, interpersonal communication forms the point of departure: the meeting of people, not of cultures. Intercultural communication has become an important topic in many fields of work and study.

They demonstrate how the TOPOI model (a systemic framework of points of attention and interventions for diversity-sensitive communication) offers an inclusive, communicative approach to analyzing and addressing potential miscommunication.Addresses controversial topics frankly and clearly without being simplistic.Discusses theory The authors describe what diversity competence entails: which processes, challenges and skills are relevant in a "superdiverse" world.