by Mark Mendenhall | Dec 19, 2020 | Global Skills, IES, Leadership
In his recent book, “The Zealot and the Emancipator,” H.W. Brands contrasts the differences in philosophy between John Brown and Abraham Lincoln in solving the problem of slavery in the USA in the 19th century. Both wanted to see slavery end but chose very...
by Joyce Osland | Nov 20, 2020 | GCI, Global Skills, IES, Leadership
In workplaces around the globe, we can readily see the negative results of diversity misunderstandings and mismanagement in the form of unnecessary tensions and underutilized talent. How managers and organizations handle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plays a...
by Damien Lesca | Oct 23, 2020 | Education, IES
Our institution has a multicultural program, designed to enhance and foster multicultural competencies among students. Students are selected for their high academic potential and their interest in international matters, global issues, and language learning. An...
by Gary Oddou | Sep 23, 2020 | GCI, Global Skills, IES, Leadership
Every one of us lives with uncertainty. Some of it is self-induced, while other uncertainties come from elsewhere. COVID-19 is a wildly clear example of that. It is an extreme version of uncertainty that has turned many of our lives upside down in a...
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 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...