{"id":11725,"date":"2013-04-06T06:05:57","date_gmt":"2013-04-06T13:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11725"},"modified":"2013-04-02T23:07:32","modified_gmt":"2013-04-03T06:07:32","slug":"becoming-global-minded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=11725","title":{"rendered":"Becoming Global-minded"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"HeartWorld-iStock_000018974106XSmall\"(This article is part of a series originally published in Japan by ALC Press English Journal, and is written in \u201cGlobal English\u201d.\u00a0CLICK\u00a0HERE<\/a>\u00a0to see the accompanying video, spoken in \u201cGlobal English\u201d.)
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QUESTION: \u00a0\u201cMy subordinates are younger than me, but they seem much more global-minded. I know I need to change, but I\u2019ve never\u00a0worked abroad, and I\u2019m afraid I won\u2019t be able to change. How\u00a0can I become more \u2018global\u2019 and continue to be a leader at our company\u00a0when the world is changing so quickly?”<\/em><\/p>\n

ANSWER: You\u2019re absolutely right, globalization in today\u2019s business world is rapid and inescapable. Even if you only do business in your home country you still are likely to face growing competition from abroad. You are wise to seek ways to become more \u2018global\u2019. Although working in another country is an incredibly valuable experience, you don\u2019t have to be assigned to work abroad to achieve your goal.<\/p>\n

What Does It Mean to Be Global-minded?<\/b> My definition of a global minded person is someone who behaves as if they are a citizen of the world as well as a citizen of their home country. The Thunderbird School of Global Management<\/a> has a more detailed definition that includes important qualities like exceptional open-mindedness, cultural curiosity, and a willingness to experiment. Start building your \u2018global muscles\u2019 today with these experiments:<\/p>\n