Breaking the code -- The limitations of language -- Recognizing the others are us : demographic trends in countries around the world -- Learning : one size does not fit all -- Intermezzo : the changing face of management -- Management's new face -- Building learning organizations through learning landscapes -- Best practices in IHRD -- Communication design issues of the future -- The future of IHRD
Summary
Workforce mobility and cultural diversity within contemporary international organizations pose unique challenges for managers and HR professionals. Overcoming the challenges of developing and training such a workforce requires the ability to bridge diverse working, learning and communication styles. In contrast with conventional organizational approaches to international HRD, International Human Resource Development: A Leadership Perspective explores workforce development from a personal perspective, challenging practitioners to develop their own leadership, learning and communication skills
