Managing Cultural Differences: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century Philip R. Harris, Robert T. Moran, Sarah V. Moran MA
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Learning in the 21st century will likely take place in a new electronic learning environment that replaces the linear, text-bound culture of conventional schools. Twenty-first century leadership is one in which all the power to make change is no longer concentrated at the top. We answer the first question by comparing the 20th century management environment to the 21st century. And what new leadership competencies are needed to manage the new workplace? Managing Cultural Differences, Sixth Edition: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century by Philip R. Such an environment, called "The LearningSphere" by the author, would be characterized by its focus on universally accessible knowledge, Critical thinking, problem solving, information literacy, and global awareness have been important to human progress throughout history, at least among the elites in different societies. In conjunction with this new business model, we developed an evidence-based strategy for cultural change within the department. The next generation leadership style that is important to succeed for the 21st century leaders will have to include strategies that will meet the needs of not just the customers and shareholders but also with the employees and communities. Flexible, adaptable and innovative companies require a different kind of leader, those with a passion for discovering how to do what no one else is doing and doing it better than anyone else. Managing Cultural Differences: Global Leadership Strategies for the 21st Century. The dismantling of old school management styles are beginning to take shape, particularly for companies that want to seriously compete on a global front. Shirley Davis has more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational & Leadership Development and Diversity Management.