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Why managers fail to prepare for culture shock abroad
An expat position is not just another promotion. Even seasoned executives will meet unexpected hurdles once they take their careers abroad.

Gabor Holch
Feb 22, 20235 min read
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Who’s next—The culture of leader succession in uncertain times
Why are people afraid of replacing their leaders in uncertain time, why are leaders afraid to let go, and why they really should?

Gabor Holch
Oct 5, 20215 min read
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Mapping intercultural strengths makes management teams better
Respecting diverse opinions, temperaments and work styles is every professional team’s philosophy—until the first crisis comes along.

Gabor Holch
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Leaders in 2021 must be daring agents between safe havens
For leaders in business, healthcare, government, education and more, 2020 was both a dream and a nightmare. How can they do better in 2021?

Gabor Holch
Jan 23, 20216 min read
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Leading millennials: A million-year dilemma returns
Research on millennials makes fascinating reading. Never before have we dedicated so much time and effort to understanding the talents, need
Gabor Holch
Aug 23, 20194 min read
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Global people skills aren’t optional any more
Globalisation in business, management and leadership often disorient the very people who are supposed to provide orientation to others. Take
Gabor Holch
May 22, 20195 min read
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Future-proofing your China expat management
In recent months, multinational offices in China’s first-tier cities have been beehives of activity. Minutes before our scheduled coaching s
Gabor Holch
Apr 14, 20195 min read
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Demystifying China's leadership culture
By the time Dave took up his post as the Shanghai branch’s General Manager, he had done his homework on Confucian leadership. Nurturing ambi
Gabor Holch
Feb 5, 20196 min read
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How 2019 will sharpen your leadership values
This year more than last, a global marketplace of goods, services and ideas will give you a tough part in a drama taking place on a divided
Gabor Holch
Jan 16, 20196 min read
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3 Asia expat headaches that inspire cultural agility
How much responsibility do you take as an expat leader in Asia? The communal and hierarchical values that dominate the continent often cast
Gabor Holch
Jun 25, 20185 min read
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Coaching leaders into cross-cultural jobs
Most firms select expat leaders based on technical competency and willingness, with an often complete disregard for personality or cultural
Gabor Holch
Mar 13, 20184 min read
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