{"product_id":"9781459711679","title":"Solving the People Puzzle: Cultural Intelligence and Special Operations Forces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe twenty-first century has brought the perfect storm of conditions to create substantive global instability. This contemporary operating environment (COE) is characterized by complexity, ambiguity, volatility, and constant danger. It is a human invention that requires a human solution. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Special operations forces (SOF), a group comprised of highly trained personnel with the ability to deploy rapidly and apply special skills in a variety of environments and circumstances, is the logical force of choice to achieve success in the COE. Increasing their effectiveness is cultural intelligence (CQ) – the ability to recognize the shared beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviours of a group of people and then apply that knowledge toward a specific goal. Empowered by CQ, SOF are positioned to dominate in the COE. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSolving the People Puzzle\u003c\/i\u003e makes a convincing argument for the powerful union of the \"force of choice\" with the \"tool of choice.\" This book will inspire and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dundurn Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47143609663728,"sku":"9781459711679","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781459711679_p0.jpg?v=1763872108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781459711679","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}