by Gary Oddou | Aug 23, 2019 | GCI, Global Skills, IES
When Mark Mendenhall and I did our original research that formed the basis for the Global Competency Inventory and the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale, we found something very interesting. Our research indicated that individuals adapted to diversity better who were...
by Mark Mendenhall | Jun 6, 2019 | GCI, Global Skills, Leadership
This article was originally published on Emerald Group Publishing, you can find it here. Dr Mark Mendenhall takes a moment to talk about the changing role of the business manager on the international stage and what leadership means in an era of increasing...
by Joyce Osland | Dec 19, 2018 | GCI, Global Skills, IES
Global competencies and personal growth do not seem related but they go hand in hand. Using assessments like the Global Competency Inventory (GCI) or Intercultural Effectiveness Scale (IES) is a terrific first step to see how one compares with others or identify...
by Gary Oddou | Dec 5, 2018 | GCI, Leadership
When you get the call to work in a foreign country, you need to consider more than just the job opportunity and your own ability to manage the transition (which can be very challenging without any other issues involved). If you have a family, the transition will be...
by Joyce Osland | Nov 14, 2018 | GCI, Leadership
Diversity is a hot topic and a major challenge in many corporations. More women are entering the workforce around the world, but let’s take a closer look at how senior women are faring in business. Women Board Members More women directors are sitting on corporate...
by Gary Oddou | Oct 31, 2018 | GCI, IES, Leadership
The short answer is “No.” And the long answer is, too, but both areas require the same competencies. What is Diversity Diversity normally refers to differences in gender, religion, generation, race, ethnic group, and so on. The term first gained attention...
