Leading Multicultural Teams

by Evelyn Hibbert

Churches and mission agencies are increasingly characterized by cultural diversity. As a result, many Christians find themselves working as part of a multicultural team. Leading these teams is a complex challenge that requires team leaders to understand how to help multicultural teams thrive. Team leaders need to know how to help team members grow in particular qualities and acquire specific skills related to multicultural teamwork. This book integrates insights from the Bible, team theory, leadership, and intercultural studies to explain how leaders of multicultural teams can help their teams become enriching and enjoyable contexts to work in, at the same time as achieving their purpose.

Genres: Leadership, Christian, Nonfiction

201 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 23, 2014

Reviews

[Nancy DeValve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our mission is not only multi-denominational, but it is also multi-cultural. On our field we have people from at least 11 countries, as well as our host culture. That's a lot of variety on one team, and leading a team like that is not the same as leading a monocultural team. This book gives some good guidelines on leading such diverse teams (both a strength and a challenge!). Some of the appendixes at the back are especially helpful. I recommend this book for anybody in leadership in a multi-cultural setting, whether it's the Director or a Committee Chairman or anybody in-between.

[Brian Virtue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid treatment of teams with excellent intercultural insights grounded in a broader theological frame. Haven't seen too many resources integrate all three of those together well and this was pretty good.

[Kris Lundgaard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite helpful.

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stuff!

[Sara Best · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leading Multicultural Teams was an excellent, practical guide to effective team leadership and participation. The principles could apply to any team, though its strength is the application of those principles to culturally diverse teams. This book is useful for anyone who functions in such a team context, as a team leader or team member, here in the USA or overseas.

[Brian C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a 5 star rating bc it does what it set out to do well - not because it is eloquently written. It is best to call this a textbook of sorts with practical advice. If you are joining or leading a Christian multicultural team this is your book.

[Josh L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down the most practical and thorough book I have read on
leading teams- not even to mention the sound advice and practices given that how to lead multicultural teams.