Management Tip of the Day: How to Assess If You're Ready for a Global Role

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Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JUNE 3, 2010 How to Assess If You're Ready for a Global Role Being a high-potential employee in your home office doesn't necessarily mean you can make it on a global scale. If you're looking for a job with a more international view or you're considering taking an overseas assignment, be sure you have these three components of a global mind-set: Intellectual capital. This is your capacity to understand how business works on a global level and includes a strong grasp on how the industry operates worldwide, as well as the ability to piece together multiple scenarios. Psychological capital. To be a global leader you need to have a passion for diversity, a thirst for adventure, and the self-confidence to succeed in a culture completely different than your own. Social capital. You need to be able to build productive relationships with people from other parts of the world. To do this, you'll need intercultural empathy and strong diplomacy skills. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Managing Yourself: Making It Overseas" by Mansour Javidan, Mary Teagarden, and David Bowen. Read the article and join the discussion » Share Today's Tip: RELATED PRODUCT Your Next Move: The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions Harvard Business Press Book Destined to be a career transitions classic, Your Next Move is the go-to book for those thinking about a professional change or in the midst of one. From the author of the best-selling The First 90 Days, this book guides you through common leadership transitions, including promotions, starting with a new company, or making an international move — helping you traverse the hurdles associated with each. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS 2 Ways to Get Mentoring without a Mentor 3 Tips for Giving Your Boss Feedback Rid Your Organization of Email Dysfunction Be Wary of the Downsides of Entrepreneurship 3 Tips for Making Small Talk with the Big Boss 4 Tips for Speaking from a Podium What's Your Leadership Brand? Don't Cry Wolf to Motivate Your People 4 Steps to Achieving Organizational Bipartisanship Decide What's Worth Your Time BEST SELLERS Guide to Persuasive Presentations 10 Must-Read Articles from HBR Financial Intelligence Collection HBR's Must-Reads on Managing Yourself Guide to Better Business Writing HBR Online Trial Access HBR's in-depth business archives FREE for 14 days. Register today » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)