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Workshop on Global Leadership
Vice Provost Handy Williamson
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
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Introduction
I.
Global leadership definition;
II.
Why is global leadership important?
III. Challenges of global leadership;
IV. Elements of a global mindset;
V.
Qualities of effective leadership;
VI. Concluding comments
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I. Global Leadership Definition:
a.
Ability to create the vision
b.
Ability to bridge global cultures
c.
Ability to establish trust
d.
Ability to communicate through language, empathy, and mutual
respect
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II. Why is global leadership important?
a.
The world is getting smaller
b.
Business and institutions are going global
c.
Markets are globalizing
d.
People and capital are globally mobile
e.
Ideas and innovations are now globalized
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III. Challenges of Global Leadership
•
The people you are leading will come from different cultures and
are based in several locations and time zones;
•
Global managers have limited face-to-face time and need to
make an impact through technology and stay visible to your
people.
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III. Challenges of Global Leadership (Cont.)
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You need to make practical decisions on where to be global and
where to be local: global managers know that one size does not
always fill all.
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You need to create clarity, direction, and effective
implementation in a complex international environment.
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III. Challenges of Global Leadership (Cont.)
•
You need to lead, communicate, inspire and involve across
barriers of language, culture and communication technology.
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Your followers are diverse and have widely different ideas about
what they expect from a leader. The leadership style that works
in one country may fail in another.
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III. Challenges of Global Leadership (Cont.)
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Despite international business complexity, you need to deliver
things rapidly.
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You need to balance and lead multiple stakeholders and
competing priorities.
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There are only 24 hours in a day-and someone, somewhere in
the world needs you for all of them.
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IV: Elements of a Global Mindset
Intellectual
Capital
Psychological Capital
Individuals who have
a global mindset
Expats who are
effective in
influencing people
from different sociocultural systems
Social
Capital
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V.
Qualities of Effective Leadership
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Having the Right Perspective:
Research issues, plan, strategize
Develop a vision for your organization and for yourself
Delegate tasks and follow up
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Constructive Feedback:
Be professional and respectful
Praise when due
Criticize gently
Give suggestions for improvement
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V.
Qualities of Effective Leadership (Cont.)
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Possess the Right Spirit:
Be a good role model-earn respect
Be optimistic
Energize your staff
Stay on schedule to enable staff to stay on schedule
Create a happy atmosphere
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Setting Goals:
Set goals for yourself and your team as well
Seek staff input setting their goals
Break down long term goals into short-term goals
Adapt goals as situations change in your organization
Be flexible; streamline functions and work flow
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V.
Qualities of Effective Leadership (Cont.)
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Delegation of Responsibilities:
Learn strengths and weakness of your staff and assign tasks
accordingly
Recognize and develop potential skills in your staff
Give authority to deserving people
Encourage staff to work as a team and assist each other
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Creating an Enjoyable Atmosphere:
Learn to identify problem areas and handle them
Create a pleasant atmosphere conductive for work
Continue to develop your personal leadership skills
Periodically complete a self-assessment for improvement
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VI.
Concluding Comments:
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This time has been spent reminding you of what you already
knew.
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You were selected for the program because you are already
leaders.
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Your experience at MIZZOU builds strengths between MU and
Korea.
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The world will benefit as you and your country lead.
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