Are You Global Ready?

A global professional pays attention, in a reflective way, and responds creatively to social cues in cross-cultural situations. Some of this can be learned by reading about cultures and fundamental principles of cross-cultural interactions. The other skills come from observation and the aptitude to act appropriately and successfully in a range of situations.

To reach your potential as a Global Professional ask yourself: Where am I? Who is sitting across the table from me? And what do I need to do to be effective in the context? Answering these questions will guide you to engage yourself culturally.

Here are some helpful Global Ready development tips:

	Global workers must be able to adapt their strengths and show patience in response to challenging and changing business contexts.
	In a virtual work environment, plan for everything to take more time than it would if you were working face to face.
	Use available resources in your company and from third parties to compile the legal, political and historical information necessary to make appropriate business decisions.
	Pay attention to interpersonal issues.
	Give difficult feedback in person.
	If someone joins a session late, don't recap for the whole team.
	Meet with your team members in person, early in the project cycle.

Global careers offer unmatched opportunities for professional development and personal growth. For those people who are not properly prepared to compete in the global economy, the impacts of globalization may prove very challenging. The complexities of global careers demand strong business experience and behavioral capabilities that differ from traditional domestic jobs. Global workers must prepare for the challenges of participating in or managing decentralized, multi-cultural teams.

DNL Global specializes in the unique demands of global companies and works closely with clients to build competitive organizations by establishing and executing creative, cost-effective strategies to identify, hire, and retain the best global leaders. To learn more about DNL Global and the "Global Ready" solution and active search opportunities or other offerings, please visit www.dnlglobal.com or call (01) 469-828-0960.