What does it mean to respect someone or something? When trying to understand a complex reality, its helpful to look at the words etymology. The word respect is from the Latin respectus, which literally means regard, with the sense of the act of looking back at one, and ... More »

Global Human Resources Development

Global Workforce Development , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

With the globalization of the worlds economies, the ease of travel, and convergence in many industries, the need for global training events is becoming more common. However, global training events are full of minefields. The hidden dimensions of cross-cultural differenc... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Asia Pacific , Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Middle East , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

As globalization continues to progress we will see increased attempts to implement universal standards and operating procedures in global companies. The most elusive topics that companies will continue to struggle with are in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Those ... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital

Europe , Global Workforce Development , Latin America , Middle East , North America , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

Developing ethics and diversity awareness programs domestically can pose a significant challenge, and adding the global factor creates a new dimension. Experience with these matters often concentrates on generational, race, and gender differences. While focusing on thes... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Human Capital , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Global Workforce Development , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

The word virtual conjures up several enticing, but often untrue, images. What is a virtual team and why is the call for virtual teams greater than ever before? A virtual team, like every other team, is a group of people who interact through interdependent tasks guided b... More »

Global Human Resources Development , Learning & Development

Business Impact , Global Workforce Development , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures