In No Such Thing as Small Talk, Melissa Lamson succinctly presents seven keys to unlocking the German business mind. Her principles, whether they relate to process, punctuality, discipline or email communication, are insightful, personal and compelling, reflecting her long years of experience living in Germany and building high-performing global teams.

If you plan to be in any way professionally engaged with Germany--participate in trade fairs, negotiate with partners or colleagues, discuss schedules or terms with customers, or even apply for a job in Germany--appropriate cultural understanding, as Melissa's book describes, will quite likely be the key to your business success.