Global Career

Winning Across Global Markets examines how 145-year-old Nokia grew from a paper mill in Finland to a multinational telecommunications leader. Why are Nokia's lessons critical for other companies and industries? While multinationals based in large countries benefit from inherent advantages - such as a home base that often accounts for 30 to 50 percent of their revenues - multinationals based in smaller countries such as Nokia, enjoy no such competitive edge. Nokia, in fact, generates less than 1% of its revenues in its home base.

No longer only the domain of corporate public relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has now become a serious concern for many firms and a major sphere of academic research. However, most strikingly, by encouraging corporations to play a role in economic governance, particularly at the global level, CSR also raises issues for political science, public policy, and the world of politics as a whole.

How does one transition from a teacher to an entrepreneur? How can one work in education around the world? Reflecting on his last decade of living these questions, Kevin Simpson shares lessons learned and the most prominent ideas that have kept him on the journey. The KDSL Global Story: 10 Lessons from an Education Entrepreneur will provide food for thought to other educators who are seeking to take the plunge and find their passion. Listeners will find out how having standards, taking risks, being open to change, and more impacted this entrepreneur’s expedition.

Employing a geocentric perspective, Herb Cohen shows you how others often see bargaining as an enriching social exchange akin to an art form. Then, by recounting his own colorful cross-cultural encounters, he takes you through the steps of this delicate dance. Afterwards, he provides a point-by-point analysis - ten tidbits and practical techniques - that you can use in reconciling all differences.

One of the key insights we have gained is the positive impact of global supply chains on sustainability. By implementing responsible sourcing practices and adopting eco-friendly production methods, clothing designers can contribute to a greener future. From organic cotton farming to recycled fabric manufacturing, these supply chains enable us to make conscious choices that protect our environment for generations to come.

Did you know that 97% of startups fail in their quest for global funding? "Cross-Border Capital Quest: A Startup's Journey to Global Funding" is not just a book; it's a roadmap to being part of the triumphant 3%.

In a business world that spans several continents, it is no longer common for everyone to speak English as a first language. Whether you speak English as a first, second, or even third language, intercultural business communication means that getting it right first time has never been more important for you and your organization. English can never be standardized in the global and digital marketplace; instead, we can learn how to customize business English according to our own values and culture and communicate successfully across borders.

Think, Act, Breathe Global and Grow Your Business is an innovative book that is relevant and necessary in today's business climate. Many entrepreneurs know that expanding into other countries is a good idea but are unsure of how to go about enacting the practical applications of doing so. There is not a lot of information available via the Internet or through text books, which is why this book is so important.

Are you new to a global team and need information on how to work for them? Do you work in a global team and have problems interacting with people from other countries and latitudes? This audiobook reviews the communication challenges that global virtual teams face in their lifetime. Although global virtual teams help organizations be flexible by providing experts from around the world who cross barriers of time, space, and culture at low cost using technology like email, collaboration sites, and video conferences; these types of teams come up with new challenges.

Este libro revisa los desafíos de comunicación que los equipos globales virtuales afrontan durante su existencia. Aunque los equipos globales virtuales ayudan a las organizaciones a ser flexibles al proporcionar expertos de todo el mundo que cruzan las barreras del tiempo, el espacio y la cultura a bajo costo utilizando tecnología como el correo electrónico, los sitios de colaboración y las videoconferencias.

A domestic strategy and only one language means lost revenue and missed opportunities. Your business could be exploding on a global level. If your business wants international growth across borders into global industries, pursuing buyers without considering their culture or by using a machine translation hurts your efforts. A solid strategy with high-quality, culturally adapted content and translations connects you to prospective buyers online and leads to completed sales.

Discover how you can make a difference through passion, compassion, and love. In your heart is the future of our planet; learn how to empower your mental imagery to serve your most deeply held values. Experience the wisdom of the ages wedded to cutting-edge mind-body and peak performance technology. Relax and enjoy the uniquely beautiful voice of Dr. Miller.

For thousands of years, humanity was ruled by Kings and Queens through bloodlines and rituals. Later governments and social insurgents brought forth unity for democracy and revolutions. Today, humanity distrusts the political forces which govern, and royalty is a dying breed. Yet still, 99.99% of humans are looking for someone, anyone whom they can follow, learn from, be inspired by, and trust in.

Are you tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled? Do you dream of achieving your goals but struggle to make progress? It's time to break free from mediocrity and embark on a transformative journey towards success. In "The Habitual Path to Success," discover the ten essential habits that will revolutionize your life and propel you towards your dreams.

He Called Me Tin is a story of triumph and perseverance. From childhood distress to an attempt at suicide to being scarred by religion to being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis to the strife of racism and discrimination as a government employee to being assaulted and nearly kidnapped abroad, she has overcome in peace....

This book explores the full power of the Material Adverse Change clause and today's M&A in general. You'll dig into the real causes of M&A failure and discover the traits and practices that lead to poor results as you learn how to avoid these common mistakes and drive more successful deals. Recent case studies highlight common mistakes made - and propagated - by otherwise intelligent people, so you can identify and eliminate these practices within your own organization.

Frugal Value contests the notion that companies can rise to the great challenges of our time by adopting so-called "sustainable business" practices. Instead, the acute ecological crisis requires an all-round rethink of what business does and how it does it. This book explores what business responsibility looks like today and how it could be put into practice through far-reaching changes to companies, ranging from new approaches to product design and business models to reconfiguration of operations and innovative ownership structures.

How and why do some entrepreneurs succeed where others fail? The answer is actually very simple. Everything you have in your life is a result of the choices you and you alone have made on a daily basis...and just prior to making that choice, you had a thought. This book is all about your thinking processes. It will show you a tried and tested formula that you can apply to succeed as an entrepreneur - as well as the thinking (and actions) required to implement it!

Self-love is a complicated concept which often has negative connotations in today's society. This pessimistic idea of self-love does not truly represent what self-love is about, however. Self- love encapsulates the idea that you should accept and appreciate yourself for who you are and recognize the value that you contribute, your strengths and capabilities, and your right to be loved and treated with kindness and respect.

Learn the 25 keys to doing business on an international scale, from foreign exchange risks to import/export duties with this program from The New York Times Pocket MBA Series.