The World Has Changed

Has your perspective changed with it?

The current phase of globalization has changed the world dramatically - maybe more than at any time since the Industrial Revolution. Thomas Friedman’s bestseller, The World is Flat, is one of many new books that have brought these changes into the public consciousness.  The industrialized world is meeting head-on with the talent and ambitions of those who make up the new emerging economies.

Having a global mindset is no longer optional.  In an integrated economy it is imperative that one understands the people and places with whom we are connected and develops skills needed to work effectively within cross-cultural environments.

A Paradigm Shift

By 2040 the largest economy in the world will not be the United States. Emerging nations, like India and China, have opened up to world markets and taken the world by storm.  They are set to surpass the U.S as the largest economies in the world.  Many other countries in the developing world are becoming critical components of global supply chains and supplying talent for aging industrialized countries.   Accepting this new reality requires a paradigm shift but it is critical for staying in the game.  The 21st Century is here and knowledge of people and places around the globe is essential.

The country you work with today may not be the one you work with tomorrow.

Since geographic advantages shift, organizations are often forced to move sourcing locations, and acquire new talent, from all over the globe.  This requires more than a quick study of the country one is working with today.  Navigating this new world requires context.  Building a global mindset and increasing one's intercultural competency is needed in order to adapt to any culture, anywhere in the world.

Those with a global perspective will be able to work effectively across national boundaries, no matter the location or cultures involved. 

Learn why a global perspective is a competitive advantage

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