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GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND TALENT

Vance Kearney

BA Business (1979)University of Hertfordshire

GLOBAL BUSINESS AND MARKETS

Markets, Customers and Talent are really global

Technology is transforming societies – (and killing some businesses)

Mobility and Accessibility is multiplying (The iShack)

Competition and innovation are everywhere.

GLO

BAL CHAN

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HEADLINES“China's rise in tech brings global tension”

Countries reliant on China for growth may suffer losing talent, economic opportunities and innovative edge, analysts say.

“The HP Way and how it completely screwed HP”

“Intel in more trouble than anyone knows”

‘Bank Chiefs scramble to stay at the top table’

“Multinationals dine out on tax avoidance”

“Fitch cuts Sony, Panasonic ratings to junk”

“What going over the fiscal cliff means for emerging markets”

“Why bank Regulation is like the EU Crisis”

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES

Decision Making. Getting the critical ones right.

Technology, web, social, big data, primarily about customers and products but also about talent.

Relentless drive for efficiency and profit to fund innovation.

Sustainability of organisations and talent.

CEO AG

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IMPLICATIONS FOR ALL OF US (AND OUR CHILDREN)

FOR SUCCESS THERE ARE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Evidence of Intellect and Drive

Evidence of Curiosity and Passion

Evidence of Determination and Exceptional Effort

Evidence of Achievement

ENTRY REQ

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SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED FOR GLOBAL SUCCESS

Emotional & Social Skills. It now really is a team game. Star players can only emerge through teams.

Technological Skills. The world works on technology. Technological ignorance is now career suicide.

Global Mobility is a huge attribute and European or Asian Languages are now expected.

Leadership skills and credibility. Nowhere is the talent demand greater than in leadership where catastrophic failure awaits.

GLO

BAL SKILLS

AWESOME OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Opportunities for people with talent in every sphere, self employment, startup, and employed.

Entry points for own business and networking have never been more numerous and accessible.

Job markets and opportunities are globally available.

Learning opportunities abound and are continuous.

OPPO

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THE UNIVERSITY CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

Education for a complex world, both now, and the future.

Mandatory education in social skills and technology

Personal attributes must be developed and encouraged.

Authenticity, Self Awareness, Curiosity, Passion, Care, Optimism, and Hard work.