Charles Hampden-Turner

Charles Hampden-Turner is a leading management consultant and author of eighteen book including, Maps of the Mind, Building Cross-Cultural Compentence, The Seven Cultures of Capitalism, and 21 Leaders for the 21st Century.

A graduate of Cambridge University, he received an MBA and a DBA from Harvard. Charles is currently at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. He is a past recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller fellowships and a leading thinker on the paradoxical nature of value creation.

His books, Maps of the Mind (1981) was a Book of the Month Club Alternate Selection and a Premium Book for the BMC for Science. He is co-founder of Trompenaars Hampden-Turner and, with Fons Trompenaars, co-authored the bestseller Riding the Waves of Culture.

What subjects and genres does Charles Hampden-Turner write in?

He writes in business and management fields, focusing on cross-cultural management, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and the paradoxical nature of value creation.

Which of his books are most notable?

Notable titles include Maps of the Mind; Building Cross-Cultural Competence; The Seven Cultures of Capitalism; 21 Leaders for the 21st Century; and Riding the Waves of Culture (co-authored with Fons Trompenaars).

Where should I start reading his work?

Start with a book that matches your interest: Riding the Waves of Culture for cross-cultural business, Maps of the Mind for his conceptual thinking, or Building Cross-Cultural Competence for practical guidance. His books are generally standalone.

Are his books part of a series or intended to be read in order?

Most of his works are standalone books organized by theme rather than a sequential series, so you can read them in any order based on the topic you want to explore.

Has he received notable recognition for his work?

Yes. He has held Guggenheim and Rockefeller fellowships, and Maps of the Mind received Book of the Month Club recognition. He is also affiliated with the Judge Business School at Cambridge University.