2. The Global Leader
A Global Leader will need to have to be
… generally effective
… with additional knowledge, skills
… with global mindset to navigate through the
complexities beyond traditional borders
4. Global WorkforceTrends
Macroeconomics
Aging of populations across developed world
Economic liberation
Technological advancement
Capital market developments
Demographic shits
Environmental & Social
Business & Industry
5. Global WorkforceTrends
Macroeconomics
Environmental & Social
Technological connectivity
Shift in (user) behavior
Instantaneous formation of communities
Business & Industry
7. Global Mindset
Ability to influence individuals, groups, organizations,
and systems that have different intellectual, social and
psychological knowledge or intelligence
8. Global Mindset
Ability to influence individuals, groups, organizations,
and systems that have different intellectual, social and
psychological knowledge or intelligence
Ability to think and act globally and locally
9. Global Mindset
Ability to influence individuals, groups, organizations,
and systems that have different intellectual, social and
psychological knowledge or intelligence
Ability to think and act globally and locally
Ability to recognize situations in which demands from
both global & local elements are compelling… with
awareness of diversity across cultures… and
willingness and ability to synthesize across diversity
10. Global Leadership
Goldsmith, et al (2003) study
1. Thinking globally
2. Appreciating cultural diversity
3. Developing technological savvy
4. Building partnerships and alliances
5. Sharing leadership
12. Global Leadership Mindset
Global Formation vs. Local Flexibility
Global Standardization vs. Local Customization
Global Dictate vs. Local Delegation
14. Global Leadership Mindset
Global Formation vs. Local Flexibility
Global Standardization vs. Local Customization
Global Dictate vs. Local Delegation
16. Global Leadership Mindset
Global Formation vs. Local Flexibility
Global Standardization vs. Local Customization
Global Dictate vs. Local Delegation
20. But there’s more…
Organization to set strategic global agenda
Facilitate cultural assimilation
Appropriate levels of oversight, support & feedback
Create opportunities for reflection
Foster an open culture
Provide access to internationally experienced mentors
21. For Global Organizations & Leaders
Company’s vision and values must show global
consistency
Development must be driven by an organization’s global
business strategy
Global leaders need to acquire global leadership
mindset