Competing in a Global Economy
October 19-21, 2009
Why enroll in Competing In A Global Economy?
The overriding goals of every business in the current economic climate is to grow revenue and reduce costs. However, achieving these goals is only possible with a coherent strategy to sell into growing global markets and seek resources from the most cost effective sources. Regardless of size, industry, or location it is becoming clear that managers must think and act globally to succeed in a world where distance matters less and boundaries between industries, organizations, individuals, and nations are dissolving. Information and communication technologies are ushering in new functionality that compels companies to design the next generation of the virtual global organization. Competing in a Global Economy brings together content and insights from different specialties and experts to provide an integrated view of the global context, its current implications for business and the actions necessary to succeed.
What are the advantages to attending Competing In A Global Economy?
This course provides insight into the current global environment by identifying the key trends and directions in technology and emerging markets. The implications of these trends are then examined from the perspective of choosing the right markets, geographies for sourcing, talent, human resource strategy, and methods for managing the global organization. This program is unique in that we bring together these different perspectives to provide managers with the holistic understanding necessary to create and sustain a truly global organization.
Who should attend Competing In A Global Economy?
Those with immediate responsibility for revenue growth through new market development or cost reduction through effective outsourcing strategies will gain a powerful set of tools and skills.
Those who are interested in knowing the shape of the global corporation of tomorrow, how to respond to the changing demography and skill-base of the workforce, how to leverage the power of IT and networks, or how to differentiate yourself from the competition, will all benefit from this program.