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How to Work in Someone Else's Country de Ruth Stark

How to Work in Someone Else's Country

Autor Ruth Stark
en Limba Engleză Paperback – feb 2012
Working abroad offers adventure, friendship with people of other cultures, intimate familiarity with exciting places, and opportunities to make real differences in communities. It also presents countless challenges, ranging from packing and staying safe and healthy to balancing project objectives with on-the-ground realities, working with local officials, and forging respectful and productive relationships. These challenges and many more are tackled in How to Work in Someone Else's Country. Drawing on thirty years of experience as an international consultant in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, Ruth Stark provides guidance for anybody preparing to work in a foreign country.This easy-to-read guide is enlivened by real-life examples drawn from the author's journals and stories shared by colleagues. Slim enough to fit in a carry-on, this book is sure to come in handy wherever your work takes you.Ruth Stark is an international public health professional who currently serves as the senior technical advisor for Catholic Relief Services in South Africa.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780295991368
ISBN-10: 0295991364
Pagini: 174
Dimensiuni: 140 x 216 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: University of Washington Press

Recenzii

"Stark, currently a senior technical advisor in South Africa, has worked with the World Health Organization, several nongovernmental organizations, and national government institutions. Her experience gives weight to her introductory comments: the book’s purpose “is to give you practical tips on how to be effective when you work in a resource-limited country, on how to avoid the common blunders that can cause grief all around.” Stark’s advice covers everything from clarified job descriptions, gift giving, press gatherings, and relationships to dress codes. She argues that the major stumbling blocks for international consultants are ignorance about the host country and arrogance about their own expertise, and Stark cautions heavily against both." Janet Ross, Library Journal

“The world is shrinking, with Americans travelling, studying, and working abroad in increasing numbers. How to Work in Someone Else’s Country will become a staple resource for people who want practical advice rooted in real experience.” Ann Downer, director of international training and education, Center on HIV, University of Washington

““Expat executives face many challenges – but none more important than building a good relationship with the local staff, says Ruth Stark” - Telegraph.co.uk, March 26th 2012


"Stark, currently a senior technical advisor in South Africa, has worked with the World Health Organization, several nongovernmental organizations, and national government institutions. Her experience gives weight to her introductory comments: the book's purpose "is to give you practical tips on how to be effective when you work in a resource-limited country, on how to avoid the common blunders that can cause grief all around." Stark's advice covers everything from clarified job descriptions, gift giving, press gatherings, and relationships to dress codes. She argues that the major stumbling blocks for international consultants are ignorance about the host country and arrogance about their own expertise, and Stark cautions heavily against both." Janet Ross, Library Journal "The world is shrinking, with Americans travelling, studying, and working abroad in increasing numbers. How to Work in Someone Else's Country will become a staple resource for people who want practical advice rooted in real experience." Ann Downer, director of international training and education, Center on HIV, University of Washington "Expat executives face many challenges - but none more important than building a good relationship with the local staff, says Ruth Stark" - Telegraph.co.uk, March 26th 2012

Cuprins

Foreword by Bill Bicknell, MD, MPH
A Note to the Reader
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Relationship is Everything . . . and Everyone is Related
2. The First Step: Figuring Out What Your Job Is
3. The Second Step: Figuring Out Whom You Are Working For
4. Questions to Ask before You Start Packing
5. A Few Travel Survival Tips
6. Keeping Safe
7. What to Do If You Get There and Nobody Wants You
8. How to Make Them Glad That You Are There
9. Living and Working in the Public Eye
10. Working with Your Local Counterparts
11. Meet the Press
12. Dress Code for the International Professional
13. Working with Governments
14. Visiting the Field
15. Presenting Your Message
16. On Gift Giving
17. A Few Notes on Culture
18. Briefing and Debriefing
19. Making a Difference
20. Profile of the Effective International Worker
A Few Last Words

Descriere

Easy-to-read guide is enlivened by real-life examples drawn from the author's journals and stories shared by colleagues