Operating internationally
As companies expand internationally, they embark on a new phase of development. With each new country in their portfolio and every new level of internationalization the complexity of operations increases – both externally and internally.
Externally, organization must navigate new “external” environments with unique regulatory frameworks, compliance demands, political nuances, market dynamics, and customer expectations – different for each of the countries and regions.
Internally, corporate structures, processes as well as interactions evolve to become more multi-layered, multidimensional and multi-faceted with the corresponding challenges for corporate development. Mastering the internal challenges is crucial for achieving the objectives set at every step and stage of internationalization.
With the increased challenges the need rises to enhance the respective competencies and to master the new dynamics. This is where we start our work.
There are a number of specific issues arising from the diverse and distributed nature that have to be addressed and managed. Growing complexity and the ensuing diversity of interests and objectives, diversity of cultural and national backgrounds, language barriers – to name a few – all these factors can easily lead to systemic imbalances and increased systemic tensions and make cohesion a specific challenge for international companies.
For companies that are well established in international business
You have been acting in the global environment for some time and know many of the ins and outs. Your company has been adapting to a number of technological, geopolitical and economic changes.
International assignments have been part of your routine and for some years you have seen the world of international working change. Enhancing leadership is central to your success. Your assignments need to be closely tailored to your company goals and the expectations of your talent base. You want to make sure that frictions, pitfalls of company life do not develop into costly conflicts.
For companies who are going the first steps of internationalization
You want to be sure that your managers develop their global skill accordingly, and you have a mechanism at hand to sail successfully through tough phases.
