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Leveraging travel as a tool for global leadership development
Author(s) -
Oddou Gary,
Mendenhall Mark E.,
Ritchie J. Bonner
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/1099-050x(200022/23)39:2/3<159::aid-hrm6>3.0.co;2-j
Short‐term business travel is an underutilized method for developing some of the skills that are necessary to be a global leader. International business travel can place executives in situations where they can develop global mindsets; however, most executives cocoon themselves during international trips and wind up wasting opportunities to enhance their global skills. When properly designed, international business travel can be leveraged as a strategic management development tool. Throughout the article, case examples are given to illustrate how international travel can aid in developing global leadership skills. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.