Managing Cultural Differences: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century Philip R. Harris, Robert T. Moran, Sarah V. Moran MA
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Contrast HP's fate with that of IBM (IBM) under CEO Sam Palmisano, who has emerged as an exemplar for 21st century leadership. €He has substantively reshaped how we think about leadership in a global century, with tremendous benefit for how we do research, how we teach, and how we learn. Such an environment, called "The LearningSphere" by the author, would be characterized by its focus on universally accessible knowledge, Critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, and global awareness have been important to human progress throughout history, at least among the elites in different societies. In that capacity he oversees a staff of almost 1,200, charged with managing capital projects for multiple city agencies and cultural institutions in all five boroughs; in 2006, to ensure the quality of municipal public works, he launched the DDC's Burney about the urban design record of the Bloomberg years, focusing especially on PlaNYC and the ongoing post-Sandy recovery effort — and on the potential for cities to take the lead in 21st-century sustainability planning. The building blocks of 21st century learning include wall-to-wall project-based learning, an emphasis on innovation and STEM, technology integration, and strong ties to the world beyond the classroom. THT Consulting is a global firm that helps business leaders, managers and their organizations deal with cross-cultural challenges and dilemmas by actively supporting them in managing the business value of cultural diversity. Today HP is adrift without a valid strategy or mission that inspires employees. €And the intellectual and cultural activities of our students and faculty across the globe will continue to grow as we head deeper into the 21st century. Learning in the 21st century will likely take place in a new electronic learning environment that replaces the linear, text-bound culture of conventional schools. When Tech Valley High School opened its doors in 2007 in Rensselaer, New York, it offered students from across the state's Capital Region a chance to experience a different kind of public education. €Professor Palepu brings a global background and perspective to his research for a thoughtful strategy of global engagement,” said Dean Nitin Nohria. After IBM was saved from breakup by Lou Gerstner, Global companies will require hundreds, even thousands, of collaborative leaders effective in working in cross-cultural teams based in multiple locations.