Erin Meyer

Erin Meyer is an American author, leadership development consultant and professor at the INSEAD business school in Paris, France. She is best known for her books “The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business”, “Leading Global Teams: How Top Leaders Create and Sustain Success Across Borders” and “The Culture Clash: How to Thrive in a Multicultural World”, all of which have been widely acclaimed by business leaders around the world. Meyer has been featured in a variety of outlets, including the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review and The New York Times.

Meyer was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and first attended the University of Pennsylvania where she studied accounting. After completing her degree, she traveled to Paris to pursue a Master’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in French. She eventually returned to the United States to serve as a director in a large consulting firm for five years before becoming a professor at INSEAD.

Meyer’s books and articles focus on the issues of cultural competence, global communication and how to build strong global teams. Her research on cultural competence has been especially invaluable to leaders in the business world. Meyer conducted research in over 20 countries to write The Culture Map, which addresses the complexities of working across global teams and presents examples of how to understand and navigate cultural differences in people from different countries to allow them to work together successfully. Her other works on global teams and multicultural communication have been equally informative and well-received.

The Culture Map (2014) was Meyer’s most successful work to date and has been translated into 15 languages. It focuses on each of the eight dimensions necessary for successful cross-cultural collaboration, such as communication, leadership, and decision-making. For each dimension, Meyer offers cultural examples of practices in countries across the globe. Through its extensive research, practical advice and detailed analysis, The Culture Map has become a go-to resource for business leaders looking to collaborate across global teams.

Leading Global Teams (2016) follows The Culture Map in its focus on successful cross-cultural collaboration and its emphasis on cultural differences. It outlines the seven key drivers to successful global teams, from trust and flexibility to self-awareness and communication. Additionally, Meyer explains how global teams can find success through regularly engaging in reflective dialogue about their cultural differences.

The Culture Clash (2019) is a more recent work published by Meyer and is one of her most comprehensive works to date. It seeks to demystify the complexities of global business and provide readers with a curative language and strategies for effective cross-cultural communication that can be applied to any situation. Meyer draws upon her many years of teaching and research, as well as interviews with international business professionals, to outline her advice.

Erin Meyer’s works are invaluable resources for those interested in learning more about effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration in global teams. Through her combined experience, research and passion, Meyer has created an extensive body of work that can benefit anyone looking to develop their intercultural competence. Whether through her books or online courses, Meyer has provided business leaders with invaluable advice and insights on how to work successfully across cultures, which has been greatly appreciated by her readers and listeners.