Global Fatalities: When International Executives Derail [Archive.org URL]

Developing global executives is an expensive proposition that can produce a significant return – provided that the corporation uses the knowledge and expertise it gained from earlier experiences effectively. These co-authors interviewed 101 individuals who succeeded in their international postings and concluded that poor management of three factors contribute to the failure of international executives: the individual, the cultural context, and organizational mistakes. Based on their book, Developing global executives: The lessons of international experience, the authors outline and discuss the steps an organization can take to ensure that executives posted abroad will be succeed.

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