The African Way

The African Way explains the problems that lead to a breakdown in communication between different cultural groups in business and interpersonal relationships.
Boon, Mike
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Author: Mike Boon
Publisher: Zebra Press
Cape Town, 2007
ISBN: 9781770073104
Soft cover, 15x23 cm, 208 pages


Description:

In this new edition of the bestselling The African Way, Mike Boon explains the problems that lead to a breakdown in communication between different cultural groups in business and interpersonal relationships, and presents original and practical solutions. The African Way: debunks myths that are still entrenched in South African society, offers a deeper insight into, and understanding of, African culture and ways of thinking, explores the 'Now Africa': a blend of cross-cultural attitudes, philosophies and behaviours unique to Africa, offers step-by-step guidelines on how to implement interactive leadership in order to succeed in this complex environment. The African Way is essential reading for those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of life in a multicultural society, and for anyone in the business community. This book is an original, enlightening, hands-on guide to leadership in South Africa.


About the Author:

Mike Boon is the Executive Chairman of the Vulindlela Network, the author of The African Way and a visionary whose counsel is sought by private enterprise and government. Mike has travelled the world, has climbed in the Himalayas and reached the summit of Kilimanjaro twice, and has met with Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, but he is most comfortable in the deep rural areas of KwaZulu-Natal.


From whence we come:

Africa is a place of many peoples, many tribes and many beliefs. It is a place of terrible horror and great compassion; one of foolishness and great wisdom. But there is a vision of Africa, based on the nobility and tragedy of the past. This is a continent of strong cultures that survive and grow simultaneously with the ever-increasing education of proud people, secure in the knowledge that they have a considerable amount to contribute to the world. There is much evidence to indicate that many people are beginning to realize that happiness is a state of being and not something we work towards or buy. (...)

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