Leading and Managing in a Global Environment: Developing Executive Competencies for the World Stage

Paul Dainty, Melbourne Business School

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges of developing the executive competencies needed to successfully lead and manage global enterprises. It reviews global competency models and the problems of identifying global skills. It looks at the difficulties of developing global competencies, particularly through overseas assignments. Finally, it considers other methods of developing global skills and the implications for both individuals and firms.