Managing the Global Workplace

February 2010 Newsletter

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Do You Know Next?

David Miles shares his thoughts on reinventing a global strategy and actions that will be stronger than before and propel us into a more positive global future. Each of us must tap the total powers of all key stakeholders in our organization and at a higher level, such as our profession or industry. In essence, we must create a confluence of new leadership principles. We must create more forums and not expect instant answers.
February 11, 2010 Dr. David C. Miles

Working Globally - Your Effectiveness

A key to being successful is to first learn about the macro culture of the country in which you or your participant is working or is their heritage. While this can be a little time consuming, it will pay big dividends in your overall effectiveness.
February 11, 2010 Dr. David C. Miles

Working Globally - Personal Thoughts

Global consulting can be a tremendous learning experience for you, your firm and the client. As our world markets evolve into a true global business, we all will have to learn about multiple cultures and different ways of the world economy. Here we address three potential issues.
February 11, 2010 Dr. David C. Miles

Diversity Training - The Global Workplace

To attract and retain the best talent will require companies to value their employees. When diversity is treated as a valued asset, it can create innovative and creative ideas which can offer a competitive advantage for any organization. Diversity awareness training assists in developing decision-making and social action skills so that employees learn to view events and situations from a variety of perspectives.
February 11, 2010 Doreen McGunagle

Culture and the Global Team

For cross-cultural teams to succeed, managers and team members need to be attuned to cultural differences. Companies must be supportive, proactive and innovative if they wish to reap the potential benefits global teams can offer. This goes beyond financing and creating technological links to bring people together and requires going back to the basics to foster better interpersonal communication.
February 11, 2010 Neil Payne