Leadership in a Global Environment Due on Wednesday 12 noon Central Time. 300 word response APA STYLE IN A WORD DOCUMENT. References are required When you consider leadership in a global environment, two main issues may come to mind. First, different countries and parts of the world approach leadership differently. Different cultural backgrounds influence leaders’ values, characteristics, and styles. The assigned article, “ Research on Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Context: Making Progress, and Raising New Questions” reviews studies about the influence of culture on leadership. This article emphasizes the work of psychologist Geert Hofstede and The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) project. Hofstede identified five cultural dimensions that help to explain differences in what is valued in leaders in different cultures and countries. The GLOBE project expanded these dimensions to nine and identified them as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, humane orientation, institutional collectivism, in-group collectivism, assertiveness, gender egalitarianism, future orientation, and performance orientation. The second issue to consider in global leadership is that leaders are not limited to interactions within their own countries and cultures. As a result of technology and a global economy, leaders are expected to interact seamlessly with leaders across the globe as easily as they interact with leaders in their communities. It is valuable to consider the characteristics, skills, and strategies necessary to lead in this environment. To prepare for this Discussion: · · Review the article, “Research on Leadership in a Cross-Cultural Context: Making Progress, and Raising New Questions." Pay particular attention to the Hofstede and GLOBAL cultural dimensions. Think about what it takes to be a leader in different countries and cultures, that is, the characteristics of leadership that are valued in different countries and cultures. · · Review “Developing Global Leaders” and note the five central strategies for developing global leaders. · · Review “Global Leadership from A to Z: Creating High Commitment Organizations.” Focus on the section titled, “Global Leadership.” · · Select one cultural dimension, and think about how it influences leadership effectiveness in two different cultures. · · Think about the characteristics, skills, and strategies that you believe are necessary for an effective leader in a global society. With these thoughts in mind: Post by Day3 the dimension you selected and explain how this dimension relates to or defines leadership effectiveness in two different cultures. Use specific examples. Then briefly summarize what you believe the role of an effective leader is in a global society. Finally, explain one characteristic, skill, or strategy you believe is most necessary for a leader to be effective in a global society and explain why. Part 2 Due on Thursday February 18, 2016 300 at 12noon Cent ...

1. Leadership in a Global Environment Due on Wednesday 12
noon Central Time. 300 word response APA STYLE IN A
WORD DOCUMENT. References are required
When you consider leadership in a global environment, two
main issues may come to mind. First, different countries and
parts of the world approach leadership differently. Different
cultural backgrounds influence leaders’ values, characteristics,
and styles. The assigned article, “ Research on Leadership in a
Cross-Cultural Context: Making Progress, and Raising New
Questions” reviews studies about the influence of culture on
leadership. This article emphasizes the work of psychologist
Geert Hofstede and The Global Leadership and Organizational
Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) project. Hofstede identified
five cultural dimensions that help to explain differences in what
is valued in leaders in different cultures and countries. The
GLOBE project expanded these dimensions to nine and
identified them as power distance, uncertainty avoidance,
humane orientation, institutional collectivism, in-group
collectivism, assertiveness, gender egalitarianism, future
orientation, and performance orientation.
The second issue to consider in global leadership is that leaders
are not limited to interactions within their own countries and
cultures. As a result of technology and a global economy,
leaders are expected to interact seamlessly with leaders across
the globe as easily as they interact with leaders in their
communities. It is valuable to consider the characteristics,
skills, and strategies necessary to lead in this environment.
To prepare for this Discussion:
·
· Review the article, “Research on Leadership in a Cross-
Cultural Context: Making Progress, and Raising New

2. Questions." Pay particular attention to the Hofstede and
GLOBAL cultural dimensions. Think about what it takes to be a
leader in different countries and cultures, that is, the
characteristics of leadership that are valued in different
countries and cultures.
·
· Review “Developing Global Leaders” and note the five central
strategies for developing global leaders.
·
· Review “Global Leadership from A to Z: Creating High
Commitment Organizations.” Focus on the section titled,
“Global Leadership.”
·
· Select one cultural dimension, and think about how it
influences leadership effectiveness in two different cultures.
·
· Think about the characteristics, skills, and strategies that you
believe are necessary for an effective leader in a global society.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day3 the dimension you selected and explain how this
dimension relates to or defines leadership effectiveness in two
different cultures. Use specific examples. Then briefly
summarize what you believe the role of an effective leader is in
a global society. Finally, explain one characteristic, skill, or
strategy you believe is most necessary for a leader to be
effective in a global society and explain why.
Part 2 Due on Thursday February 18, 2016 300 at 12noon
Central Time 300 words APA in a word document. References
are required
Leaders of the Future
Leaders have existed since the beginning of history. Leaders
from the past and their experiences help inform leadership in
the present, and current leadership prepares leaders for the
future. Although you probably cannot accurately predict the

3. future, you can consider issues and trends that are likely to
influence leadership in the coming decades. The assigned
article, "Leadership Development: Past, Present, and Future,"
describes issues that influence the future of leadership.
Additionally, the Center for Creative Leadership polled
executives to ascertain trends in leadership; they report the
findings in the article, "10 Trends: A Study of Senior
Executives' View on the Future."
To prepare for this Discussion:
·
· Review Chapter 4 in your textbook, The Art of Leadership.
Focus on the requirements for an effective vision.
·
· Review the article, "10 Trends: A Study of Senior Executives'
View on the Future," paying particular attention to examples of
each of the trends presented.
·
· Review the article, "Leadership Development: Past, Present,
and Future," and focus on the section titled, "The Future."
·
· Consider some characteristics the leader of the future might
need in order to lead effectively.
·
· Think about the Discussion from Week 1 and your position on
whether leaders are born or made. Decide if your answer has
changed, and if so, consider why.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day4 your vision of the leader of the future, that is, the
characteristics you think the leader of the future will need in
order to lead effectively. Be explicit and explain why. Then, as
you complete this course, once again explain (briefly) whether
you believe leaders are made or born and why. If your answer is
different from Week 1, indicate that and include the "why of it"
in your explanation.