Leadership in Action: Global Responsibility - What It Takes to Get It Right

DEVELOPING LEADERS

Being a best-in-the-world organization is no longer enough in today's business environment; global citizens and stakeholders are now demanding that organizations also be the best for the world. Many firms and their leaders are now repurposing themselves as globally responsible operators in the worldwide economy. Leadership plays a significant role in how an organization comes to be globally responsible, and yet the connection between leadership and global responsibility is barely understood.

CCL is addressing this gap, and much of what it has learned is shared in this article. A major conclusion is that leadership for global responsibility is different, and therefore the development of globally responsible leaders is critical. ...