1. Colorado Technical University GL874-1402C-01 Current Topics in Global Leadership By Heidi A Wilkinson Instructor Dr. Kennedy Margana Colorado Technical University Online May 4 th, 2015

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS I.Introduction (statement of the problem) II.Literature review (discussion of the pertinent literature) III.Body (discussion on how the literature relates to the paper) IV.Summary V.Recommendation and conclusion

3. I. Introduction (Statement of the Problem) Evaluate the Characteristics and Practices For Diverse Teams Skill Set Necessary (for optimal efficiency and effectiveness) Analyze of the challenges of building global teams Recommendations and solutions to the challenges that have been identified

4. II. Literature Review (discussion of the pertinent literature) Emphasis on diversity Create Diversity councils and advisory boards Informal organizational outreach programs to encourage diverse practices Partnerships between leaders and subordinates that promote diversity and best practices Creating the Shared Vision of Diverse Teams Measure of progress and accountability of practices

5. II. Literature Review (discussion of the pertinent literature ) Educational Differences Creativity Differences The Ability to solve problems within the group dynamic The Ability to comprehend situations Shared mental models.

6. II. Literature Review (discussion of the pertinent literature ) Global Strategic Management Understanding 21 st century technology Understanding politics and the social aspects of that skill set Value added models based on increased production, time management and marketing Having a can do skills mindset The skills to be open to change and trust in the change Skills to commitment to the process and the global team

7. II. Literature Review (discussion of the pertinent literature ) Cultural differences and values Communication Styles Distance of those within the global or diverse teams Power Struggles and personality differences

8. III. Body (Discussion on how the literature relates to the paper Lankau, M. (2013) Diversity: It’s not just an HR Function anymore. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=5ccf41c3-dae5-4edb-95a4- e33f3f342a87%40sessionmgr4005&hid=4213 http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=5ccf41c3-dae5-4edb-95a4- e33f3f342a87%40sessionmgr4005&hid=4213 Emphasis on diversity Create Diversity councils and advisory boards Informal organizational outreach programs to encourage diverse practices Partnerships between leaders and subordinates that promote diversity and best practices Creating the Shared Vision of Diverse Teams Measure of progress and accountability of practices

9. III. Body (Discussion on how the literature relates to the paper) Fredick, M.; Nafukho, L,; Yeager, K.( 2012) Developing diverse teams to improve performance in the organizational setting. Retrieved from earch.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1010038558/fulltext/83DC9565E6F54457PQ/17?accountid=1 44789 Educational Differences Creativity Differences The Ability to solve problems within the group dynamic The Ability to comprehend situations Shared mental models.

10. III. Body (Discussion on how the literature relates to the paper) Darling, J.;Gabrielsson, M.;Seristo, H. (2009) Developing the global management team: a new paradigm of key leadership perspectives. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/217114035/fulltext/9C77F4D1789C404APQ/15?accou ntid=144789 http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/217114035/fulltext/9C77F4D1789C404APQ/15?accou ntid=144789 Global Strategic Management Understanding 21 st century technology Understanding politics and the social aspects of that skill set Value added models based on increased production, time management and marketing Having a can do skills mindset The skills to be open to change and trust in the change Skills to commitment to the process and the global team

11. III. Body (Discussion on how the literature relates to the paper) Bouncken, R.;Winkler, V. (2011) How Does Cultural Diversity in Global Innovation Teams Affect Innovation Process? Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1014055281/4AFF6E79D8C2480DPQ/6?accountid=14 4789 http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1014055281/4AFF6E79D8C2480DPQ/6?accountid=14 4789 Cultural differences and values Communication Styles Distance of those within the global or diverse teams Power Struggles and personality differences

12. IV. Summary Emphasis on diversity Create Diversity councils and advisory boards Informal organizational outreach programs to encourage diverse practices Partnerships between leaders and subordinates that promote diversity and best practices Creating the Shared Vision of Diverse Teams Measure of progress and accountability of practices Educational Differences Creativity Differences The Ability to solve problems within the group dynamic The Ability to comprehend situations Shared mental models.

13. IV. Summary (Continued) Global Strategic Management Understanding 21 st century technology Understanding politics and the social aspects of that skill set Value added models based on increased production, time management and marketing Having a can do skills mindset The skills to be open to change and trust in the change Skills to commitment to the process and the global team Cultural differences and values Communication Styles Distance of those within the global or diverse teams Power Struggles and personality differences

14. V. Recommendation and Conclusion Recommendations Embrace Diversity Look at ways to improve production, time management and marketing for a global world Good communication Manage power struggles and personalities Remember cultural differences, values and opinions Be open to change and embrace that changes are based on people and change will be a part of the process

15. Reference Lankau, M. (2013) Diversity: It’s not just an HR Function anymore. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=5ccf41c3-dae5-4edb-95a4- e33f3f342a87%40sessionmgr4005&hid=4213 http://eds.a.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=4&sid=5ccf41c3-dae5-4edb-95a4- e33f3f342a87%40sessionmgr4005&hid=4213 Fredick, M.; Nafukho, L,; Yeager, K.( 2012) Developing diverse teams to improve performance in the organizational setting. Retrieved from earch.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1010038558/fulltext/83DC9565E6F54457PQ/17?accountid=144789 Darling, J.;Gabrielsson, M.;Seristo, H. (2009) Developing the global management team: a new paradigm of key leadership perspectives. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/217114035/fulltext/9C77F4D1789C404APQ/15?accountid=144789 http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/217114035/fulltext/9C77F4D1789C404APQ/15?accountid=144789 Bouncken, R.;Winkler, V. (2011) How Does Cultural Diversity in Global Innovation Teams Affect Innovation Process? Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1014055281/4AFF6E79D8C2480DPQ/6?accountid=144789 http://search.proquest.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/abicomplete/docview/1014055281/4AFF6E79D8C2480DPQ/6?accountid=144789