About the Book
Every person has a unique set of competencies, whichprime him/her for success. While some of these competencies are role specific,most others are generic and aid in effective functioning. The latest amongthese to be valued is cross-cultural competence, which sets the stage forsuccess in today’s context, whether global or local. Given that the world is gettingincreasingly diverse, especially post globalisation, the inability toeffectively function in it can cause issues ranging from embarrassment todisaster. Against this backdrop Cross-Cultural Competence for Glocal Successexplains the value of this competence to ensure greater personal andprofessional success. It also helps the reader gauge where
s/he currently stands and offers individuals andcompanies a model on the basis of which this competence can be developed. Giventhat today’s context is essentially global and no one can really escape fromit, this book is a guide to understanding and making the cultural differencework for you. It will not only help him/her avoid unexpected challenges in a multiculturalspace, but also build the confidence and capability to become adaptable and successful!
About the Authors
After doing his Masters in Organisational Psychology, Prof.Vikas Shirodkar, studied at IIM Calcutta, in the Fellow Programme and since1980 has served the industry, in various capacities, as an HR
professional, for over 34 years. Having retired fromGeneral Motors, as its Vice President HR, he is now a partner in Basil HR – aboutique HR consultancy firm and Dean and Professor Emeritus of Mumbai
Educational Trust’s School of Management at Mumbai. Amuchdecorated HR professional, he has been nominated to the Hot 40 HR Superstarsin Asia by HCA Singapore, is a two-time recipient of the Indira Super Achiever Award,has been felicitated at the hands of the President of India for Innovative HRPractices and has received an Award of Excellence in HR by BMA, among otherrecognition.
A Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, Dr. PreetiShirodkar, with 26 years of experience in teaching English Language andLiterature, occupies herself with creative and critical writing and editing.She has
successfully undertaken varied research projects,presented 45 papers, nationally and internationally and published 24 researchpapers, 28 articles and 6 books on Literature, Communication and Soft Skills.She has taught at various levels, in India and abroad, conducted training programmesand delivered talks, for the academia and industry, and shouldered diverseresponsibilities in her career. Currently, she is serving as an Associate Professor,Communication and Soft Skills, at the Mumbai Educational Trust. She is arecipient of the Indira Gandhi Women Achiever’s Award, among others.
Other books by these authors: Fundamental Skills forBudding Professionals
