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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW DECEMBER 7, 2010 Being Persuasive Across Cultural Divides Whether you are working in a large corporation with a presence in all the major markets or you're an owner operator with a single website, it is likely that your communications will reach people from a wide variety of cultural origins. Communication DiversityIf you are in business, then you are in a global business. | HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 28, 2011 Stretching Your Global Mindset They have big real world consequences, particularly as is the case now with Europe's debt crises and bailouts, when collective prosperity depends on the extension — as opposed to contraction — of cooperation, trust, and sympathy across borders and distances. Diversity Global business Organizational culture GAP ODAagree. | | | | | |
| | | LEADING BLOG AUGUST 8, 2011 Common Purpose Leadership Simon Cooper, president and CEO of Ritz-Carlton, calls this “scriptless service”. With such a diverse clientele, employees cannot simply operate by choosing from a limited number of preselected solutions to guest requests. place where people know what to do and why, and understand what the organization stands for. | | | | | | | | | |
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COACHING TIP | SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013 Mars Incorporated: A Sweet Place to Work
For example, a typical Mars plant manager influences associates by his or her ability to pace development of operational systems and innovative approaches. These operational managers' value to Mars is they initiate or design positive changes. It employs 72,000 people, more than a third of them in America. . Mars, who died in 1934. MORE >> -
BUILDING PERSONAL STRENGTH | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011  People Skills Are Hard Skills - More Than You Know
The perception is that getting along with people is nice, but “nice-to-have” — secondary to the operation of the business. But most books on this topic focus on mentoring and executive coaching, not skills for operational leaders. They aren’t about computers, vehicles, machines and other “hard” equipment. And that's not all. MORE >> -
COACHING TIP | THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011  Successful Leadership Is Not One Size Fits All
One can hardly imagine a decentralized decision- making process in his operations. GE is known for its diversity and ability to function competitively in many markets. At HCL Technologies, and India-based IT company, the corporate culture springs at least partly from a broader Asian idea of cooperative action. The Stars. MORE >> -
YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME | SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2010  Four Reasons why Civility in the Workplace is a Must | You're Not.
Leaders who operate from a platform of good manners and civility know that: Everyone likes to feel acknowledged and important I started my work life in the mailroom of a bank. Two is, that the wider our span of authority gets, the more we need the support, cooperation, ideas and good will of others to be successful. Go figure. MORE >> -
HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011  How to Pick a Co-Founder
Diversity on your founding team will give you strength. Different operational skills. Easy familiarity helps conversations move quickly and allows trustworthy cooperation. You've decided to start a business but believe that you'd be (much) better off with co-founders. Not a bad idea, of course. How do you pick the right person? MORE >>
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- Leadership Q&A: The 7 Virtues of the 21st Century Organization WEEKLY LEADER | THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
- The Dreaded Performance Review | You're Not the Boss of Me YOU'RE NOT THE BOSS OF ME | MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009
- The 2010 Execution Round-Up: Six Companies That Couldn't 'Get It. STRATEGY DRIVEN | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
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