Power of Global Teams

The Power of Global Teams skilfully reveals how to build high-performance executive teams that win international clients, turn businesses around, and accelerate international growth in a globally competitive market. This highly-practical book pinpoints the success secrets of top international teams through an extensive range of case studies, from Asia to the US, demonstrating how high-performance teams can be developed step-by-step, and confronting the key challenges international business leaders face day-to-day. Grounded in business psychology, it outlines a series of well-proven models that will enhance team governance and galvanize financial results. Featuring exclusive interviews with influential global leaders from a range of sectors, including: Barclays, AMEC, Acumen Fund, Rockefeller Foundation, Citi, Christie's, Ogilvy & Mather, Virgin Media, ABB, Rolls Royce, Petrofac, BBA Aviation and Dixons. This book uniquely casts light on team development in the not-for-profit sector and in emerging markets, and illustrates how international diversity can be effectively channelled into producing superior business results. The reader will gain expert insight into how to lead international teams and boards effectively. Dr Elisabeth Marx is a well-known leadership consultant and author of the bestselling book Breaking through Culture Shock. She is a Partner in the Leadership Advisory and Board Practice at Stonehaven, specialising in top team development, succession planning, and non-executive director searches for international companies. Based in London, she works for clients all over the world.