GBM-7002 v2

Bartel-Radic, A., & Munch, F. (2023). Cross-cultural boundary spanning activities in a global team. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management. https://doi.org/10.1177/14705958231185432

This article provides an ethnographic study of boundary spanning activities in a global R&D team, emphasizing how leaders navigate cultural and structural boundaries to enhance team performance.

Gherson, D., & Gratton, L. (2022). Managers can’t do it all. Harvard Business Review, 100(2), 96–105.

This article addresses the increasing responsibilities placed on managers and offers strategies for redistributing work and leveraging team strengths. Relevant for developing effective delegation techniques and learning how to avoid burnout by fostering team autonomy and collaboration.

O’hara, C. (2023). Proven ways to earn your employees’ trust. Harvard Business Review, 82–85.

This article emphasizes the critical importance of trust in leadership and provides evidence-based techniques for building and maintaining it among employees. Trust is foundational to any effective team dynamic, and this reading equips leaders with practical tools for cultivating trust and fostering a supportive work environment.

Sadun, R., Fuller, J., Hansen, S., & Neal, P. J. (2024). The C-Suite skills that matter most. Harvard Business Review, 40–47.

This article explores the essential leadership skills such as interpersonal agility and strategic thinking.

Souba, W. and Souba, M. (2018) Leaders as distinction generators. Open Journal of Leadership, 7, 145-154. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojl.2018.72008

Emphasizes an often overlooked but powerful role in leadership: creating "distinctions." In global leadership, this ability is crucial, as it helps leaders and teams reframe challenges, embrace diverse perspectives, and foster alignment in culturally diverse settings.

Barnard, T., & Richards, A. (2020). The factors of delegation success: Accountability, compliance, and work quality. Expert Journal of Business and Management, 8(1), 76-97. Sprint Investify.

This article explores critical factors that contribute to effective delegation, including accountability, compliance, and work quality. It provides insights into how these elements enhance team performance and improve organizational outcomes.

A brief video summarizing the importance of courage in leadership.