How to hire effectively in a foreign country

Multinational companies who want to succeed need to hire staff effectively in foreign countries. You can’t force someone to join your company. And even if you can, you can’t force someone to be fully engaged and enjoy the work. Introducing a new position to a person is essentially providing them with a new job opportunity.… Continue reading How to hire effectively in a foreign country

Winning Silver in Athens!

“La fuerza del equipo es cada miembro individualmente. La fuerza de cada miembro es el equipo.” “El valor de un equipo diverso es su capacidad para desafiar la norma o el pensamiento grupal y así impulsar el desempeño organizacional y mejorar la toma de decisiones.” – Yrtha Dinzey Flores Estas dos citas inspiradoras resumen mi… Continue reading Winning Silver in Athens!

Courage to break Japan’s glass ceiling

Notwithstanding substantial gains made in the West over the past several decades to level the playing field and bring about greater equality between men and women, pay gaps persist, and in many countries, corporate leadership remains heavily dominated by men. Japan continues to be one of the most patriarchal societies on earth, the dominant role… Continue reading Courage to break Japan’s glass ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling at Grundfos Thailand

Porthip Nat Viphatanaporn joined Grundfos in 1993, soon after the company launched operations in Thailand. After working in a supportive capacity alongside five country managing directors in not so many years, she took a shot at the top post herself and proved her worth in a traditionally male-dominated industry, delivering growth and stability for the… Continue reading Breaking the glass ceiling at Grundfos Thailand