Global Leadership

About: Global Leadership is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1598 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29200 citations.

Case Studies of Global Leadership: Expert Cognition in the Domain of Large-Scale Global Change

Abstract: The rapidly growing body of global leadership literature still lacks research on both global change and global leader cognition. This chapter presents two case studies describing large-scale global change efforts led by expert global leaders. This is complemented with the results of cognitive task analysis interviews with the two expert global leaders. The findings include task diagrams of the change process they employed and knowledge audits of the most difficult cognitive step in the change processes they led. The audit identifies the elements of expert cognition they utilized, the cues and strategies they employed, and the perceived difficulties novices would experience in similar situations. The findings confirm previous research, solidifying the role and nature of expert cognition in global leaders. We conclude with a discussion of the implications our analysis holds for research and practice.

Climbing the Stairs to Leadership: Reflections on Moving Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling

Abstract: The phrase Times are a changin’ was one that brought hope for a young African American woman who realized the importance of education and hard work. Entering the workforce in the mid-1970s provided many challenges and the proverbial glass ceiling was even more difficult to conquer for women of color. The move from cashier in the retail industry to a global leader in the automotive industry to administrative leader in higher education provided many the opportunity to learn what it means to be a women leader in an ever-changing world. The current paper provides an overview of women of color in leadership, leadership behaviors, lessons learned from the field, and what millennial women leaders can do to move from the status quo to leadership excellence.

Globalization and E-Commerce VII: Environment and Policy in the U.S.

Abstract: • The United States is a global leader in both Business-to-Customer (B2C) and Business-toBusiness (B2B) electronic commerce. • This leadership comes in part from the historical US strengths in information technology, telecommunications, financial services, and transportation – all of which are essential enabling components of e-commerce. • The size and strength of the US economy, the wealth of its consumer base, and the relatively open access to venture capital creates an attractive environment for e-commerce investment.

Brazil in Africa

Abstract: In the shadow of China's and India's inroads into the African continent, South America's emerging power, Brazil, has been increasing its presence in Africa. However, its role in Africa has remained relatively unnoticed by international media and academia thus far. Brazil's low visibility in Africa cannot be explained exclusively by the fact that its financial engagement is still limited in comparison to that of China or India. An explanation would also need to include the unique way the South American power has interacted with Africa. Brazil has presented itself as a partner for Africa's development challenges rather than as a business partner. Although Brazil primarly imports oil and other natural resources from Africa, Brazil's cooperation with African countries, in contrast to that of China or India, has not been tied to contracts for oil-drilling or mining concessions. In fact, Brazil's expanding engagement in Africa serves other motives than resource-seeking. Brazil is trying to gain status as a global player by acting as a provider of development assistance and demonstrating global leadership on pressing international issues such as poverty alleviation, the fight against AIDS, or the provision of energy security. Gaining a Foothold in Africa Being a late-corner in terms of its diplomatic presence in Africa, Brazil has expanded the number of its embassies on the continent significantly in recent years. Whereas existing Brazilian embassies on the African continent closed down in the 1980s and 1990s due to economic problems, Brazil increased the number of its embassies in Africa from 17 to 37 in the first decade of the new millennium. This increase has, of course, been linked to the South American country's economic rise, but also reflects a new direction in Brazil's foreign policy. Especially under the leadership of former Brazilian President Lula da Silva (2003-2010), the country undertook major efforts to expand its presence on its neighboring continent. Brazil has also actively forged relations with African nations through intensive travel diplomacy, with a record of 13 presidential visits to 29 African countries in the last ten years. No other head of government has visited Africa as often as Lula. Current President Dilma Rousseff, who has limited her visits to Brazil's most important partners, has already paid a visit to Africa in her first year in office. In addition to the intensification of bilateral ties with African countries, Brazil has also established stronger links with the continent at an institutional level. Cooperation agreements linking Brazil with African institutions include partnerships with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and the African Union (AU) as well as the CPLP (Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries). In line with the enhancement of its diplomatic footprint, Brazil has also expanded its economic engagement in Africa. Between 2000 and 2011, trade has increased more than sixfold from US$4.2 billion to US$27.6 billion, making Brazil the BRIC-country with the second highest rate of increase in trade with Africa, after China. As an export destination for Africa, Brazil currently holds the 10th rank; among Africa's so called emerging trade partners Brazil is in fourth place behind China, India, and South Korea. Due to historic ties and linguistic similarities, Brazil's presence is especially strong in Portuguese-speaking Lusophone Africa. In Angola, for instance, Brazil is already among the three most important investor countries and the biggest private employer in the West African country. A Resource-Driven Rapprochement? Looking beyond the impressive growth rates, trade statistics suggest that Brazil's trade relationship with Africa is not balanced. Brazilian imports from Africa at US$15.43 billion clearly surpass the US$12. …