From the course: Leading Global Expansion
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How to groom global leaders
- In Bangalore, General Electric's John F. Welch Technology Center is one of the company's five global R&D Centers. This center's responsibility is global, rather than just for GE India. The head of this R&D Center is an excellent example of what you would call a global leader. Or, let's look at the Worldwide President of Proctor & Gamble's baby care business. Obviously, by definition, this executive is a global leader. A global leader is an executive whose responsibilities cut across multiple countries. Given their large impact on the company's performance, it's crucial that these executives be extremely savvy in managing operations, as well as their subordinates, peers, superiors, and external stakeholders all over the world. People who are likely to serve as global leaders one day need to be groomed well in advance. Waiting until they're about to take on such a role is way too late. Here are three guidelines on how a company can groom rising stars to become cross-country leaders…
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