Think Organization When Developing Leadership

Annmarie Neal

As we apply traditional mindsets and models of leadership, it becomes clear pretty quickly that we would need the ‘bionic man’ leading our organizations – someone with extraordinary capabilities to out run, out jump and out maneuver the opponent. ... More »

Training Key Factor to China’s Future Success

Ryann K. Ellis

“China: The Last 10 Miles,” an article in the October issue of Accenture’s webzine Outlook, asserts that as Chinese companies will have to recognize the importance of talent as key differentiator to fully succeed as a long-term global competitor. In fa... More »

Using Rooted Maps in Global Business

ASTD Staff

The recent McKinsey Quarterly article, “Remapping Your Strategic Mind-Set,” contends that changing your thinking by looking at the world from the perspective of a particular country, industry, or company. “Rooted” maps can help you unearth hidden... More »

3 Emerging Competencies Recruiters in Asian Markets Cannot Afford to Ignore

Namrata Arora Singh

Today, we are living in an age of convergence: convergence of content, convergence of offerings or products, and convergence of technology. Indeed, convergence is one of the strongest emerging byproducts of globalization. While most organizations are still grappling wit... More »

Finding International Training and Consulting Business

William J. Rothwell

In January 2009, at the peak of the financial crisis, I was doing a talk in the Midwestern U.S. and had occasion to have lunch with an old friend of mine, a consultant.  He told me that his business was terrible, and due to the financial crisis it had completely dr... More »