Recently I took a survey organized by an international Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), part of the survey required my input on their newly developed brand identity/symbol. Ordinarily because I couldn’t figure out the idea behind the concept of the new logo, I preferred to settle for the old logo but I was curious.
Latter during the survey, they had to explain that the rationale behind the new logo was to reflect the global mindset of the organization, and the actual meaning of the symbols used in international sign language was explained. At that point it dawned on me that developing a global mindset is must for emerging leaders who intend to make global impact.
5 Ways to Develop a Global Mindset
- Get to know your personality traits, especially curiosity.
- Learn about the workplace and business expectations of relevant countries and markets.
- Build strong intercultural relationships.
- Develop strategies to adjust and flex your style.
- Recognize your own cultural values and biases.
The globalization of business continues to challenge our ability to operate effectively across countries and cultures, which is why a global mindset is an essential professional trait. Professionals with a global mindset leverage all that they know about their culture and the cultures of other people to react to situations in the most productive ways, all without losing sight of who they are.
A global mindset is expected of everyone in this age. Thinking globally, bench-marking and having sustainability perspective is required whenever we think of taking business decisions and actions.
That is right.
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Exactly
Have a global vision and pursue it with passion. U will get there.
Yes sir.
That’s true
Global mindset is very key in the lives of leaders because it will help us to be conversant with the culture’s, political and economic systems of other countries in the world.
Thank you Felicia for your comment.
Well said
Correct!
Global mindset in the humanitarian context cannot be overemphasized as it gives individuals the ability to be versatile anywhere they find themselves.
Global mindset breeds versatility. Nice one
U r right
exactly
integrating into any culture where you find yourself for intervention
Yes
Interesting post
Insightful!!
Absolutely
Very educative post
It can then be surprising and saddening when you realize some people (leaders) are just too rigid to develop this kind of mindset.
Yes, and that is not uncommon. We see them every day, especially in civil service. Little wonder the low level of productivity in civil service.
very educative
Very insightful
Highly resourceful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading 😄