International Residency

2 units

Effective leadership in a diverse, globally interconnected world requires understanding the historical, political, economic, and cultural contexts of unfamiliar people and markets. Successful leaders must adapt both their business models and their leadership styles to align them with the sometimes very different realities of these markets. Through a combination of background research, discussions with in-market experts, and on-the-ground experiences in an international location, this course equips students with the tools to gather and synthesize quantitative and qualitative information about unfamiliar markets and to formulate values-based and data-driven strategies for working in them. Through first-hand encounters with unfamiliar cultures, students develop their cross-cultural capabilities and grow more agile, resourceful, and empathetic as leaders.