Chapter 16
Thinking global, acting local
Globalisation means we have to re-examine some of our ideas, and look at ideas from other countries, from other cultures, and open ourselves to them. That’s not comfortable for the average person.
HERBIE HANCOCK, PIANIST AND COMPOSER
In this chapter we consider how to create a global ethos and translate that into local delivery. We also review the part that local leaders and employees play to help deliver their plan.
Glocal – think global, act local
Regardless of whether your company is truly global with locations in many countries or you are an organisation based in one country with a number of sites in different regions, your vision and strategy needs to be meaningful on a global level and resonate ...
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