Leading across cultures at Michelin (A, B and C)
Author: Meyer, Erin ; Gupta, SapnaINSEAD Area: Organisational BehaviourPublisher: Fontainebleau : INSEAD, 2009.Language: EnglishDescription: 5 p. + 2 p. + 2 p.Type of document: INSEAD CaseNote: Latest version available via https://publishing.insead.eduAbstract: A French executive with Michelin is expatriated from Clermont Ferrand to South Carolina. Initially confident in his leadersthip skills, the protagonist learns quickly that many aspects of leading a team are quite different in the American environment. Although he ultimately succeeds, Chalon initially struggles to understand the different culture in which he is working and adapt his style accordingly.Pedagogical Objectives: 1. Help participants of any nationality understand the complexity of leading in a multi-cultural environment. 2. Establish that ideas about key leadership elements such as providing constructive feedback and motivating employees may vary dramatically from one cultural environment to another. 3. Identify and develop strategies for maximising success when leading in a cross-cultural environment.| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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1. Help participants of any nationality understand the complexity of leading in a multi-cultural environment. 2. Establish that ideas about key leadership elements such as providing constructive feedback and motivating employees may vary dramatically from one cultural environment to another. 3. Identify and develop strategies for maximising success when leading in a cross-cultural environment.
A French executive with Michelin is expatriated from Clermont Ferrand to South Carolina. Initially confident in his leadersthip skills, the protagonist learns quickly that many aspects of leading a team are quite different in the American environment. Although he ultimately succeeds, Chalon initially struggles to understand the different culture in which he is working and adapt his style accordingly.
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