Thank you for all of your help with the Rivera and Dugard programs. The participants in both programs enjoyed speaking with you and gave you "top block" scores. Your presentation truly enhances the experience customers have during our cultural training programs. I look forward to our next program together!
Melanie Finn
Acculturation Coordinator
Cartus (Leading Intercultural Training Organization)
Global Business Success
Michael has successfully managed companies in the US and abroad with full P&L responsibility. He now helps and trains others to conduct business successfully in other countries. In his presentations and through coaching, he shows executives and entrepreneurs how to increase sales revenues and profits in the United States and internationally.
What is the right way to select people for international jobs? Tne company must first find answers to 20 key questions regarding their candidates' qualifications.
20 Key Questions You Need to Ask
Have they ever lived, or at least traveled, overseas?
Are they set in their ways?
Do they adjust easily to new circumstances?
Are they people-friendly?
Do they speak any other languages?
Are they capable of learning enough of the required language before going there?
Are their personal needs such that they can only be met in the United States?
Are they insightful managers and leaders?
Will their spouses and children be able to adjust to the new environment?
Can they stand the initial isolation that goes with being a foreigner in another country?
Are they resourceful?
Are they good negotiators?
Can they adapt and yet not go entirely native?
Are they good communicators?
Will their leadership style match the nature of local employees?
Are they good decision makers?
Do they know anything about the target country?
Do they have any habits or weaknesses that could get them in trouble?
Do they have the indispensable "street smarts" to navigate safely in a strange environment?
