Global Mindset® Leadership Institute

Thunderbird’s Global Mindset Leadership Institute is the preeminent source of the science and practice of global leadership as it relates to: 1.) definition, 2.) measurement and 3.) development of global mindset. The Institute is home of the Thunderbird Global Mindset Inventory, the world’s first and only psychometric assessment tool that allows companies and organizations to measure their capacity for success in global environments.

1. Defining Global Mindset

Global mindset is a set of individual characteristics that help global leaders better influence individuals, groups, and organizations unlike themselves. Eight Thunderbird professors have interviewed over 200 global executives and collaborated with other distinguished scholars around the world to define the concept of global mindset and develop metrics and scientific instruments to measure an individual’s and a group’s profile of global mindset.

2. Measuring Global Mindset

Thunderbird Global Mindset Inventory (TGMI) is an Internet based survey developed through a rigorous scientific process including a series of pilot tests with over 1,000 global managers. It takes an average of eight minutes to complete. It is designed to measure an individual’s and a group’s profile of global mindset in terms of Intellectual Capital, Psychological Capital and Social Capital. The instrument is available in two formats: Self-assessment and 360°. More than 6,500 individuals and managers from more than 200 organizations around the world have completed the survey.

3. Developing a Global Mindset

Global mindset can be developed and improved! To enhance development of a global mindset, we design and offer a portfolio of executive education programs, coaching solutions, and individualized action plans to managers and organizations. Upon completing the TGMI, participants will attend the one day workshop to:

• Understand their own profile of global mindset
• Understand their group’s profile of global mindset
• Examine the importance of global mindset to their organization
• Develop action plans to enhance their own, their direct reports’, and their organization’s global mindset

Global Mindset® Programs for Global Leaders

Why Does Global Mindset Matter?

The increasing complexity of the global environment, the continued flattening of organizations and the blurring of boundaries demand leaders who can collaborate with people from all parts of the world. Individuals with a high stock of global mindset can navigate cross-cultural issues and understand the nuances of global business. They understand the complexity associated with global integration, know how to manage global supply chain relationships, are aware of political and economic influences, and understand global competitors and customers.

Global Mindset® Inventory for Corporations

Global corporations need managers, leaders, and employees who can influence people from other cultural backgrounds. Find out how companies can now identify individuals with high levels of global mindset and develop and enhance the stock of global mindset in their organizations.
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Global Mindset® Inventory for Academic Institutions

Over the past several years, many business schools in the U.S. and other countries have designed specialized programs in International Management/International Business. They have developed mission statements, goals, and strategies that articulate their commitment to developing global leaders and managers. Find out how business schools can now measure their success in global business education by scientifically assessing whether or not students have developed global leadership/management capabilities.
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Global Mindset® Inventory for Nonprofits and Government Agencies

Government agencies and organizations are increasingly facing global challenges and opportunities. They need officials, managers and leaders who can influence people and organizations from other cultural backgrounds. Find out government agencies can now identify individuals with high levels of global mindset and develop and enhance the stock of global mindset in their organizations.
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Global Mindset® Leadership Institute Team

DIRECTOR Dr. Mansour Javidan Dean of Research and Garvin Distinguished Professor View Bio »

FACULTY ASSOCIATE Dr. Mary Teagarden Professor of Global Strategy View Bio »

FACULTY ASSOCIATE Dr. David Bowen The G. Robert & Katherine Herberger Chair in Global Management View Bio »

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