"This book represents years of lived experience," said Dr. Branch. "I have worked on five continents and across more than 50 countries. What I have seen time and again is that cultural competency is not optional; it is the key to unlocking leadership potential and business success in today's global economy."

The book blends personal storytelling with a practical workbook-style structure .....

In today's globalized economy, where talent, capital, and strategy are in constant motion across borders, the ability to make sound decisions depends on the quality and availability of data. Whether it's a company expanding into a new region, relocating employees, or managing cross-cultural teams, access to reliable, comparable, and intuitive data sets is no longer a luxury; it's a business imp .....

As per Stephan Branch, CEO of World Trade Resource, cultural competency impacts a number of business aspects.

Stephan Branch is no stranger to global boardrooms. He’s led multi-billion-dollar companies, taken organisations public, and worked in over 50 countries across five continents. Now, as CEO of World Trade Resource (WTR), a global consulting firm helping multinational organisati .....

For Stephan Branch, the world has always been his classroom. Having lived on five continents and worked in over 50 countries, he has spent a lifetime immersed in different cultures, building businesses, and developing a unique understanding of what makes global leadership truly effective. As the founder and CEO of World Trade Resource (WTR), Branch has dedicated his career to helping organizati .....

As businesses seek new opportunities in today's interconnected world, globalization presents both immense potential and significant challenges. With this, the importance of cultural intelligence, which many refer to as CQ, cannot be overstated. Understanding the nuances of cultural differences is not merely a soft skill or a 'nice-to-have.' It's a core competency that drives success, influences .....

Dr. Stephan M. Branch is a globally renowned business leader of multibillion-dollar publicly traded companies and has lived on five continents and worked in over 50 countries including the UK. He is multilingual and is the author of a new book entitled, “Cultural Intelligence in the 21ST Century: Driving Inclusion, Revenue, and ESG.” He is the visionary founder of World Trade Resource (WTR) .....

World Trade Resource offers intercultural and leadership development solutions to help leaders grow beyond their current level and inspire workforces to be better than they were.

One of the ways that we’ve been able to build a large portfolio of clients, including the Fortune 500, is because we recognize that leaders need to develop specific cultural competencies to drive optimum busi .....