The document discusses the importance of English proficiency for global corporations. As globalization and digital connectivity have increased over time, the percentage of non-native English speakers employed by global companies has risen dramatically, from 30% in 1996 to over 70% today. Surveys find that 91% of corporate employees report that English is critical or important for their jobs, but only 9% feel their English level is sufficient. This disconnect poses challenges for efficiency, productivity, and effective communication within global companies. The author argues that English skills training will need to be addressed on a massive scale by governments, education systems, and corporations themselves to close this growing language gap.

10. BEFORE GLOBALIZATION

11. AFTER GLOBALIZATION % of Non-Native Speakers in Global 1000 Companies 1996: 30% 2006: 50% 2011: 70% Source: WTO

13. Evolution of the Global Corporation & Global Human Network 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1950 . . . But Not Imperative TODAY Defining Period: ● Global Integrated Strategies ● Digitally Connected Global Human Network Local Languages Dominate.. English For Supply/Customer Chain English Proficiency Imperative Global Integration Begins English Importance Growing Regional Offices Geographic Autonomy

14. Tipping Point: 2005-2010 for Human Network Low High 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 English Skill Required Tolerance for Poor English Skills Huge English Skills Gap Global Human Network Digitally Connected Globally Connected

15. Survey Employees of Global Corporations today 91% of respondents indicate English is critical or important! ...Only 9% indicate their current level of English is sufficient for their job. From the Globalization of English research study (including 25,000 respondents from 300 of the world’s leading companies: GE, Pfizer, P&G, Unilever, HP, Reuters, etc.

16. ©2007 GlobalEnglish Corporation “ Knowledge in their domain, ability to solve problems and ability to communicate.” Globalization Requires Huge Growth of Local “Knowledge Workers” Communicate