We are more interconnected than we have ever been.
The irony? We understand each other less and less.
We are in an economy of constant transformation.
The problem? More than 70% of changes do not achieve desired outcomes.
The result? These challenges are likely costing your multinational business millions.
Global culture intelligence is the ultimate advantage for today's multinational executives. Leaders who transform into don't just adapt to globalization, they harness it to drive innovation, collaboration, and sustained global performance. A combined commitment to will drive alignment, agility, trust, and resilience across borders, making the difference between thriving globally or costly failures.
Global expansion is your organizations biggest growth lever.* And whether your organization is currently expanding, or you already have a global footprint, if you do not have a strong, data-backed global culture strategy, you are probably throwing lots of money away.
* Don Schiebenreif, Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst, 2024 IT Symposium Xpo
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The United States does business fundamentally different than the majority of the world.
The problem is that western values are not the world’s values. In fact, we in the West are complete cultural outliers. Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic values.
We WEIRD people are highly individualistic, self-obsessed, control-oriented, nonconformist and analytical. We focus on ourselves — our attributes, accomplishments and aspirations — over our relationships and social roles.
Joseph Henrich - “The Weirdest People in the World”
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We Empower Senior Leaders for Global Success
- Exclusive Access: As one of the few US-based firms licensed to use Hofstede's 6 Dimensions of National Culture, we deliver an unmatched level of .
- Extensive Data: By combining empirical research data with your individual culture assessments, our programs are as unique as your business.
- Change Overlays: We do not provide a change management methodology – we make the one you are already using better. We seamlessly integrate global culture strategy into your existing change methodology to deliver smoother adoption of initiatives worldwide, reducing resistance and enhancing success rates.
- Global Expertise: Our extensive history of partnering with multinational Fortune 500 companies, Global Culture Leaders brings proven insights to every engagement.
- Customized Executive Programs: Each engagement is carefully tailored to address the specific needs of your executives and organizational priorities.
The Benefits of Strong Culture Strategy
Market Expansion: Companies are expanding into diverse markets like Brazil, China, India, and Indonesia, where cultural practices differ significantly from Western norms. Without cultural insight, leaders risk making missteps that can erode trust and hinder business relationships.
Enhanced Innovation: Diverse perspectives drive innovation. Leaders with strong cross-cultural understanding can harness this diversity, creating solutions that cater to a broader audience and are resilient in different market environments.
Customer Expectations: Customers increasingly expect companies to be globally aware and respectful of different cultures. Cross-cultural awareness in leadership helps organizations build products and services that resonate locally, fostering brand loyalty and growth.
Complex Global Challenges: Issues like supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes, and environmental concerns now require a deep understanding of local contexts. Leaders who are culturally aware can better navigate these challenges, mitigate risks, and make informed decisions.
Talent Retention and Team Collaboration: With a multicultural workforce, a lack of cross-cultural understanding can lead to misunderstandings, lower morale, and decreased productivity. Leaders who understand cultural diversity can foster an inclusive environment, enabling teams to collaborate effectively across borders.
Reputation Management: In today’s interconnected world, cultural missteps are often quickly amplified, potentially damaging a company’s global reputation. Culturally competent leaders can better avoid these pitfalls, preserving brand integrity and credibility.
The Costs of Not Having Global Culture Strategy
Failed mergers & acquisitions due to cultural differences can result in significant financial losses. The Daimler-Chrysler merger led to a write-down of $36 billion.
SHRM shares that misunderstandings and miscommunications in cross-cultural contexts can lead to project overruns costing as much as 20-25% of total project costs (MarketSplash).
Rebranding and rerunning corrective marketing campaigns is costly. According to a report by KPMG, ineffective marketing campaigns due to cultural misunderstandings can lead to losses of up to 20% of marketing budgets (Q4CDN).
High employee turnover / low morale can significantly increase recruitment and training costs. Gallup estimates that the cost of replacing an employee can be 150% of their annual salary due to lost productivity, training, and recruitment fees.
Legal fees, settlements, and fines can be substantial. Negative publicity can harm a company's reputation and lead to a loss of customer trust. Legal disputes and non-compliance can cost companies millions in fines and lost business opportunities.
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