Future of Global Manufacturing Demands Better Education and Skill Development by Governments

“Manufacturing the Future: The Next Era of Global Growth and Innovation,” a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, presents a clear view of how manufacturing contributes to the global economy today, and how its evolution is resulting in a growing ... More »

Managing Talent in India When Company Expands Overseas

The role of the corporate center in terms of location and talent management has assumed importance for Indian companies expanding overseas. Navneet Vasishth, partner and director of Boston Consulting Group, dwells on the issue in the October article “Managing HQ &... More »

Global Relocation Trends for 2012

In the 2012 Global Relocation Trends Survey report, companies reporting growth in international assignee populations jumped nearly 50 percent from 2011 and well beyond what has been reported in Brookfield Global Relocation Services’ last three annual trends report... More »

ASTD 2013 International Conference and Expo Call for Proposals - Global HRD

ASTD is accepting speaking proposal submissions for next year’s conference in Dallas, Texas. An entire track will be dedicated to global human resource development. Here is a list of topics in search of speakers. More »

Tips in Facilitating Small Groups in Other Cultures

William J. Rothwell

Trainers who work internationally must often facilitate small groups. While that can pose language difficulties, there can also be real cultural issues when it comes to facilitation itself.  What are some tips in facilitating small groups cross-culturally? More »