The Culture Map
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Erin Meyer's 8 dimensions (e.g., communication as high-context or low-context, feedback as direct or indirect, decision-making as top-down or consensus-driven) to analyze behavioral patterns across different cultural backgrounds.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Social coordinate system. When collaborating with people from different backgrounds, do not assume that because you all speak English, you understand things the same way. First locate the other party's position on the cultural coordinate system, and adjust your communication strategy.
Anchor fast decisions
Erin Meyer uses eight dimensions (e.g., communication, trust, decision-making) to locate national cultures on a coordinate system, helping cross-cultural collaboration avoid misunderstandings. It visualizes cultural differences.
MINIMUM ACTION
In progress 0/1Practice this model in one real situation:
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