The International Manager (M50)

objectives

Changes in the global business arena have stimulated unprecedented interest in international business. In the quest to exploit market opportunities around the globe, businesses are increasingly experimenting with new approaches and structures that cut across national boundaries. Businesses need to have people in place who can survive and flourish in environments that are increasingly fluid and complex.

who should attend

This challenging programme is aimed at managers, senior managers and executives who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to manage effectively across cultures and national boundaries.

programme profile

• Creating an International Spirit
  • Rising above nationalism and parochialism
  • ‘Thinking internationally’ about business activities
• Changing Corporate Structures
  • Global, multinational and international strategies
  • An integrated networking structure
  • A cross-border mind-set
• Competition at the Borders
  • Conflicting trade theories
  • Competing development theories
  • Opposing public policies
• In Search of Harmony
  • Monetary harmonisation
  • Trade harmonisation
  • Regional harmonisation: economic integration
• Cultural Diversity
  • The effect of national culture on working styles
  • Values in different cultures
  • Ability to interact with other cultures
• International Leadership
  • Strategic awareness
  • Global outlook
  • The life-long learner
• Recruiting and Managing Performance Internationally
  • Motivating your staff
  • Performance management and assessment
  • Coping with conflict
• Effective International Communication
  • Differences in communication styles
  • Different meeting styles

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