When Teams Collide

Because we serve many of the world s largest multinational companies, we know that the ability to build effective global teams is an important skill of an executive. At Deloitte, we ascribe much value to this skill set, and have made it an important component of Deloitte s Next Generation CFO Academy curriculum, the foundation of which is built upon the three pillars of success Leadership, Influence, and Competence. Knowing how to team and make decisions in an international environment is critical to the development of next generation CFOs. Richard Lewis s book, When Teams Collide, explores these concepts in a very effective and engaging manner, providing meaningful, real-life examples to illustrate the international dimensions of building effec- tive teams. This book is an educational resource for both aspiring and current CFOs. - William J. Ribaudo, Managing Partner and Dean, The Next Generation CFO Academy, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Richard Lewis has outdone himself, no small feat. When Teams Collide synthesizes much of his earlier, excellent work while also furthering those efforts by grounding his LMR framework firmly within real life, real people, and real situa- tions... The insights are almost innumerable. - Tim Flood, PhD, Associate Professor, Management and Corporate Communication, University of North Carolina

Richard Lewis has written an extraordinarily useful book. A main quality of the book is the many business cases and individual stories and examples illustrating how our cultural lenses impact our understanding of social processes. These cases are conveyed with great insight, warmth and humor. - Atle Jordahl, International Director, Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)

This book is a MUST for every business team leader who plans to start doing business in a new cross-cultural environ- ment... The old saying Do in Rome as the Romans do is still very valid when added to Richard Lewis s own cross- cultural experiences over 50 years and in 150 countries. This book will help you to avoid major and costly mistakes as team leader. - Markku Vartiainen OBE, President, Finnish-British Chamber of Commerce

When Teams Collide should become required reading for anybody managing people in the globalized workplace... Richard Lewis s insider s perspective is reflected in well- researched comparative case studies and a remarkable set of 24 profiles of hypothetical individuals from as many coun- tries. Rarely does one come across a business textbook that can just as easily serve as entertaining and rewarding bedtime reading, with its blend of entertaining stories and profound lessons. - Tim Cullen, Programme Director, Oxford Programme on Negotiation, Sai d Business School, Oxford