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Guide to Cross-Cultural Communication in Business
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Guide to Cross-Cultural Communication in Business



November 2025 | 224 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Guide to Cross-Cultural Communication in Business by Geoffrey P. Otieno offers a timely and essential resource for navigating the complexities of global business communication. As companies expand beyond national borders, the ability to understand and engage with diverse cultures becomes critical. This book provides a clear, balanced, and practical framework for professionals seeking to improve their cross-cultural competence in today’s interconnected world.

Grounded in foundational communication theories and enriched with contemporary, real-world examples, the guide blends academic insight with actionable strategies that readers can apply directly to international business contexts. Topics explore the core principles of cultural understanding, communication styles, and ethical engagement, while emphasizing the importance of respect, awareness, and adaptability. The book also makes a conscious effort to avoid stereotypes, recognizing the diversity within cultures and encouraging thoughtful, individualized approaches.

Ideal for business professionals, educators, and students alike, this volume equips readers not just to understand cultural differences, but to navigate them skillfully and ethically in professional settings.

Geoffrey P. Otieno

Dr. Geoffrey P. Otieno is an International Strategy and Business Transformation Consultant at Enreal Limited, a company he founded in June 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also a Business Coach at Stanford University, USA, a Business Mentor at Santa Clara University’s MillerCentre, and an Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore University. He has fostered growth in various start-up environments including manufacturing, fintech, arts, fashion and digital start-ups.An innovative thinker, who, before Enreal, was at Sproxil East Africa Limited as Country Director, Dr. Otieno was also Director of Nokia Corporation looking after various African countries. Dr... More About Author

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