Overview/Description Every successful company is built on the merit of a product or service. And getting that product or service out into the market requires many interdependent processes some of which are outside the company's central strengths. This Business Impact weighs the benefits of returning to core competencies in light of a planned move into the global market. Target Audience Individuals responsible for leading teams either occasionally, for example as project managers, or more permanently as team leaders or line managers. Expected Duration (hours) 0.1 Lesson ObjectivesReturning to...

Overview/Description The most desirable objective of risk management is to eliminate risk uncertainty, whether for threats or opportunities. But what happens when that's not an option? Even the most thorough planning is subject to risk, and the best leaders are the ones who know how to respond effectively to risk, whether for a threat or an opportunity. This course examines the third stage of risk management – dealing with risk. It provides general strategies for dealing with risk, such as risk exposure adjustment and contingency planning. And it outlines strategies specific to dealing with...

Overview/Description Despite the seeming familiarity of the global community we live in, there are still strong cultural identities that need to be recognized. This Business Impact explores how sales professionals who deal with foreign clients must be culturally savvy when giving gifts. Expected Duration (hours) 0.1 Lesson ObjectivesThe Etiquette of Cross-cultural Gift Giving

Overview/Description Globalization has been defined in many ways, but a common theme is the freer movement of people, goods, services, and ideas around the world. In a globalized world, national borders become porous, as connections between people and organizations are transformed by ever-changing cultural and economic forces. This course focuses on the significance of the global context for business organizations. You'll find out how the social, economic, and political dimensions of globalization affect how organizations work. You'll also learn what's causing the acceleration of...