Global Competencies Research Project
Through their research, our partners, the Kozai Group, have identified 16
critical global competencies (GC) necessary for success when operating in
a global business environment. These 16 GCs fall into three categories: cognitive-perceptual
management; relational management; and self management.
The Cognitive-Perceptual Management category examines the way our
cognitive orientations direct our opinions, evaluations, and ultimately our
behavior towards others. It assesses people's tendency to be rigid in their
view of cultural differences, their tendency to be judgmental about those
differences, and their ability to deal with complexity and uncertainty.
The Relational Management category assesses a person's orientation
towards fostering positive relationships in a global business environment.
It measures the importance of relationships; attentiveness toward others'
interpersonal attributes that help nurture and maintain relationships; and
awareness of one's self and the impact one has on others.
The Self- Management category focuses on peoples' strength of identity.
To be effective in a global context, a person must be able to understand,
adapt and change to the appropriate parts of the foreign environment yet have
a stable sense of self in order to remain mentally and emotionally healthy.
Currently, the IGB Network is working closely with The Kozai Group to further
develop the GCI with a particular focus on:
- the global competency development process throughout expatriation. We
track this development longditudionally from pre-departure to repatriation
and provide a detailed individual breakdown of each person`s strengths and
weaknesses.
- Identifying and developing global leaders among HCNs.
- Providing a solid empirical basis for developing globally competent managers
on a worldwide basis.
- Developing effective repatriation processes. We measure the global competencies
returning expatriates have and work with HR departments to design systems
to utilize the GCs acquired and to develop effective reward systems.
- Identifying which organizational factors have an impact on Global Competency
development. We can identify the critical correlations.
