Developing Global Leaders A Guide to Managing Effectively in Unfamiliar Places [Hardcover]

This book provides inside information about working outside traditional business environments. It presents nine rules that will serve leaders well no matter where they're stationed in the world. As readers will discover, the rules have emerged from the work of the authors with leading companies in foreign countries.Introduction Use Cultural Intelligence to Translate Western Business Principles Learn to Speak Softly Become a Leader of both Tribes and Individuals Assess the Human Capital Maturity Curve Become Attuned to the Shades of Yes Figure Out how to Help Others Save Face Manage Flexibly when Encountering Rigid Beliefs and Practices Know the Signs of Limbo and how to Get Out of it Find a Way to Work in Paradox Country

The ability for global companies to develop leaders that can operate effectively in a global environment is absolutely critical to their success - Developing Global Leaders provides you with real-life examples of how companies can make this happen. - Richard Floersch, executive vice president, chief Human Resources officer, McDonald's

A must read for anyone working on the global stage. Practical, insightful, and full of lessons learned, this book should be required reading for every business executive that conducts business outside the United States. Developing Global Leaders opened my eyes to things that I will do differently starting today and I've been working abroad for over 20 years! - Bob Knowling, chairman, Eagles Landing Partners

Developing Global Leaders should be required reading for anyone involved in or contem?plating a career in international business - particularly in the developing economies. In nine concept based chapters, the authors present a rich assortment of real examples, practical guidelines, and succinct advice based on their extensive international experience. In this practical perspective, the authors share not only what worked but also what didn't. This book will give you exl(