The European Union as a global leader takes part in solving many international problems. In its foreign policy, and in the estimation of global threats, the EU is similar to the United States of America. However, the peculiarities of the political nature of the European Union, its unique...

Purpose – Globalization is driving an increased need for leaders who possess global leadership competencies that enable them to lead effectively. The purpose of this paper is to explore the developmental experiences of global leaders in order to understand the experiences that they report to...

Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the future role of emerging economies in the global marketplace. The paper highlights current trends in the global market and the changing role of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach – The paper discusses various perspectives on...

Purpose – The purpose of this qualitative research study was to explore the requirements of leading in a global environment as perceived by the leaders participating in this study as well as the way these leaders learn and develop their global mindset. Design/methodology/approach – The...

Purpose The application of leadership theory to training and development in international leadership contexts is burdened by the idealistic, western-centric, prescriptive nature of many leadership theories. Consequently, theories are needed that are culturally neutral, descriptive and...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine whether the nature of leadership in the early years of the twenty‐first century as conceptualized in the research literature is valid among real organizational leaders across four global regions. Design/methodology/approach – A literature...

The process of globalization forces companies and individuals to develop global mindsets. However, what a global mindset means on an individual level, how it relates to globalization, and which factors influence this mindset remains unclear. So far, research on this topic has been more...