Leadership Development in Support of Globalization

Globalization. It seems as if everyone is talking about it. But, what it actually means may seem a bit unclear to some and even more seem to find confusion in how best to develop “global” leaders. What skills do global leaders need? How do organizations’ leaders manage a diverse and globally dispersed workforce? What culture shifts need to occur to support global leadership development? How are organizations leveraging technology to support globalization? While we still may be sorting out the correct answers, there are a few key principles that leaders at high-impact organizations are discussing, and usually, agreeing upon as they relate to globalization: