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Effective global leadership requires a global mindset

Stephen L. Cohen (Founder and Principal for the Strategic Learning Collaborative and was formerly Senior Vice President of Global Solutions for Right Management's Lead and Develop Center of Excellence. He is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA)

Industrial and Commercial Training

ISSN: 0019-7858

Article publication date: 2 February 2010

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of the paper is to conduct a global literature review and develop a viewpoint on the most critical success factors required to develop a global leadership mindset.

Design/methodology/approach

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The paper takes the form of a global literature review and the author's viewpoint.

Findings

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Global leadership development must be driven by an organization's global business strategy. Having “global” experiences at work does not guarantee effective global leadership. The acquisition of a true global mindset enables leadership effectiveness in a global capacity. As cultural and business complexity increase so does the demand for a global mindset, almost exponentially given the intersect of this complex environment.

Practical implications

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Methods for global leadership development include examination, education, experience and exposure.

Originality/value

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The paper provides a fresh perspective.

Keywords

Citation

Cohen, S.L. (2010), "Effective global leadership requires a global mindset", Industrial and Commercial Training, Vol. 42 No. 1, pp. 3-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/00197851011013652

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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