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Efficient Talent-Sourcing for Global Growth

For the mid-market company that is expanding internationally — whether for the first time or into uncharted territory – identifying the right talent can be a challenge. In a 2012 Ernst & Young study of C-level and other executives in rapid-growth markets, 30 percent of respondents reported the need for a strategic hiring process in international markets. Intensifying the problem, according to the same study, is a self-reported knowledge gap in local culture and ways of doing business by more than half of the participants.

Ann Fastiggi CEO Briefing Newsletter , Global Business February 13 2013

What Works for Nations Works for Business

The new book Why Nations Fail argues that nations flourish when they foster inclusive political and economic institutions, and they fail when power and opportunity are concentrated in the hands of the few. Like nations, CEOs need to practice inclusive decision-making if they hope to attain the performance magnitude they are aiming for.

 Dr. Patricia Seemann Global Business , Governance/Compliance April 19 2012

5 Steps to Define Leadership and Develop Brands in Emerging Markets

One veteran of consumer products suggests five steps for moving brands forward in developing markets.

 William A. Burke III Global Business April 18 2012
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Made in the USA: Moving Back to America

Over the last two years, companies have started to move away from offshoring, bringing operations back to the US. So what has triggered this change? Simple: cost, capital, and the job market.

 Rob Wheeler Global Business April 17 2012

4 Real Benefits from International Expansion

U.S. companies with stronger international growth tend to deliver much better returns to shareholders. Here are four real benefits from a focus on growing global.

 John R. Cryan Global Business April 16 2012

The High Risk of a ‘Wait and See’ Approach

In a world were the game is changing rapidly, failing to take action—deciding to “wait and see”—can quickly put you on a path of increasing irrelevancy or a rapid demise.

 Daniel Burrus Global Business , Technology December 9 2011

Will Government Crush Economic Recovery?

There is little question that if the US is to recover from this recession and if unemployment is to be driven down, small business will lead the way. Unfortunately, intentionally or unintentionally, the government is crushing our one hope of recovery.

 Doug and Polly White Global Business , Governance/Compliance December 7 2011
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So, You Want to be a Multinational?

Global expansion comes with global risk. As more and more firms expand their supply chains into high-risk emerging markets – often using networks of vendors and agents to rapidly put boots on the ground in these regions – they are increasingly exposed to the kinds of fraud risks that can sink their global aspirations.

 David Riker Global Business , Operations , Supply Chain/Logistics December 2 2011
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The Coming Jobs War

As one of the “tribal chiefs” -local CEOs- in your community, you can make a difference when it comes to spurring job creation through start-ups and “shoot-ups.” Here are four important points to keep in mind.

 Jim Clifton Global Business , Leadership & Strategy November 2 2011
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Are You Ready to Take on China’s Next-Generation Competitors?

The broad middle markets of China, India, and Brazil are where most of the growth of the next decade will be found. It will be hard for any firm to be among the global market leaders in 2020 unless they have a meaningful share of this. The trouble is, the next-generation companies in China such as Haier, Geely, and others that are stepping onto the global stage as tough competitors are already positioning themselves to dominate these markets.

George F. Brown Jr. and David G. Hartman China , Global Business September 1 2011

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