{"product_id":"solving-the-people-puzzle-cultural-intelligence-and-special-operations-forces-paperback","title":"Solving the People Puzzle: Cultural Intelligence and Special Operations Forces - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEmily Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eSpecial 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\u003cem\u003eSolving the People Puzzle\u003c\/em\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Emily Spencer is an assistant professor at the University of Northern British Columbia and a reserach associate with the Canadian Forces Leadership Institute. She was the general editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Difficult War: Perspectives on Insurgency and Special Operations Forces\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 24, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45974665986183,"sku":"9781554887507","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/sAlF76KdbP9781554887507.webp?v=1790711425","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/solving-the-people-puzzle-cultural-intelligence-and-special-operations-forces-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}