... exist in aunique combination that could not happen in a business working in a single location or within the same general geography.Merriam-Webster defines ‘ global ’ as ‘‘relating to, or involving the ... to theglobal workplace. Going Global outlines the best practices inthe fi eld and is fi lled with down-to-earth advice from those who have worked inthe fi eld. The book not only provides insightful ... On-Boarding in a GlobalWorkplace 175Mary PlunkettPart Three: Maximizing Performance in the GlobalWorkplace 2018 Developing Leadership inGlobal Organizations 203Tommy Weir9 Strategic Surveying...
... to their orga-nization by successfully navigating the complexities of a global organization, and in doing so they bring the business strategy tolife for their employees. They understand the ... to navigate in these global waters.What Does It Mean to Be Global? Although we live in a globalized world, there are still challenges in defining a global organization. Think of global organiza-tions ... one of the most prolific authors inthe field of international business forher work inglobal careers and global leadership development.Her academic publications include articles inthe International...
... remain. There may beno further solution but to accept the situation by simply grinningand bearing it.International managers also need to keep in mind that thereis often a logic behind the ... amongst the challenges that may beposed in enacting the other process variables. See Figure 3.1 for avisual illustration.Critical Process #1: Engaging in Leadership—Creatingand Maintaining CoherenceLeadership ... orientation. 48 Going Global be used by practitioners. These guidelines are grouped basedon their temporal nature (that is, whether they occur beforeinteraction, during interaction, or post interaction).What...
... spendstime explaining their mission and work, and, after determininga fit, invites them to join their campus. This strategy has helpedthem tremendously in meeting talent demands. These examplesdemonstrate ... countries 104 Going Global issues may stand inthe way. Assumptions tend to get challenged in a global environment. A case in point—one of the authors wasresponsible for creating a global employee ... example. The value of a performance management pro-cess is not in completing the forms but in setting the goals andhaving the performance discussion. Is the employee on trackto achieve the goals?...
... Training Intercultural Competence 263Didactic Training ApproachesDidactic training refers to any training intervention that focuseson information giving. In other words, didactic training ... summarizes thesefindings. Intercultural Competence Training Outcomes The research on intercultural competence is abundant withstudies examining the outcomes of various cultural training inter-ventions. ... typology for classifying various intercultural training approaches based on two core criteria: the training method and the training content. Training methods canbe described as either didactic or...
... advantage is their brand reputation, history,and having the leading business thinkers as their faculty. The assumption is that by learning from the best, you can become On-Boarding in a GlobalWorkplace ... resonate globally as their PART 3MaximizingPerformance in the Global Workplace CHAPTER 8Developing Leadership in Global OrganizationsTommy WeirGone are the days of preparing for a single-country ... coach, internal (ideally the HR member of the on-boarding team) or external to the organization, facilitates the process by attending to the details outlined inthe followingStakeholder Input...
... the knee of the mother, continues into the classroom, and isbroadened by their exposure to people and ideas. During the entire time, the father is the guide who sets the direction. In the ‘‘Patriarch ... that embraces the spiritual, 232 Going Global on getting their internal houses in order, reorganizing, slimmingdown, cutting their way to prosperity (perhaps in their view),and putting somewhat ... attributed to the role of the parents. The fatheris in essence the role model of the child and has been given the pedestal of leadership inthe home. The man (father andhusband) is the keeper...
... Training Intercultural Competence 263Didactic Training ApproachesDidactic training refers to any training intervention that focuseson information giving. In other words, didactic training ... that involvelearning by doing. The focus is on gaining experience in inter-cultural situations rather than just listening to lectures or readingabout other cultures. A common theme linking ... taking areintroduced as the critical skill sets that make up intercultural com-petence. Finally, cultural intelligence is introduced as the newesttheoretical development inthe arena of intercultural...
... training and after the training, in orderto determine whether the training is having the desired impacton trainee’s intercultural competence. It is not enough to simplyask the trainees if they ... part in basic language training to further develop their skills in viewing events from the perspective of the host culture. Oncetrainees begin working inthe other culture, they could continueto ... assessing the outcomes of intercultural competencetraining. Intercultural Competence Assessment ToolsAs the importance of intercultural competence training continuesto increase, so too will the...
... conducting training seminars in another country (in the host national language), (c) working on a multiculturalresearch and development team, (d) presenting to internal orexternal clients inthe ... tasks requiring intercultural effectiveness vary, dependingon the position. For example, some tasks requiring intercultural effectiveness may include: (a) negotiating an international jointventure, ... greatly in uence the pro-fessional practice of international assignee management in the future is inthe strategic alignment of the practices with the way in which firms compete globally. According...
... to their orga-nization by successfully navigating the complexities of a global organization, and in doing so they bring the business strategy tolife for their employees. They understand the ... to navigate in these global waters.What Does It Mean to Be Global? Although we live in a globalized world, there are still challenges in defining a global organization. Think of global organiza-tions ... one of the most prolific authors inthe field of international business forher work inglobal careers and global leadership development.Her academic publications include articles inthe International...
... remain. There may beno further solution but to accept the situation by simply grinningand bearing it.International managers also need to keep in mind that thereis often a logic behind the ... Converse, & Tannenbaum, 1992). Recentlythere has been increasing interest in what happens when thesetwo trends intersect, thus resulting inthe use of multiculturalwork teams. Multicultural ... harbor model (Dowling, 2007).Summary The global organization presents a set of complex challenges to the HR professional in designing, implementing, and managing global programs. The best practices...
... Guidelines 47based on their cultural orientation. The interaction within theseteams primarily reflect intercultural interaction versus intracul-tural interaction. In seeking to provide guidance ... a common understanding of the training and itsgoals, thus enhancing not only the training itself, but also servingas an initial foundation upon which team members can begin todevelop a shared ... can be provided,maintaining a balance between individual cultural needs and the needs of the team as a performing entity.Post-Interaction Phase The completion of interaction in a multicultural...
... (Collins, 2007). The key idea in branding is to make the organization salient in PART 2Attractingand SelectingEmployees in the Global Workplace 118 Going Global hand, recruits across the ... spendstime explaining their mission and work, and, after determininga fit, invites them to join their campus. This strategy has helpedthem tremendously in meeting talent demands. These examplesdemonstrate ... 2007) thereby measuring its impact onbusiness outcomes rather than HR activities. The focus needs to HR intheGlobalWorkplace 109Rucci, A. J., Kirn, S. P., & Quinn, R. T. (1998). The...