Global Workforce

March, 1999    (pgs 30-31)

Must-Have Global HR Competencies

"Discover the basics for a successful international
HR career."  This career presents you with a
blending of culture, business and people management.



You should have:

o  Effective communicaton skills including the
    ability to listen well.

o  People-development skills.

o  Reinforcement management skills.

o  An understanding of the international business
    environment.

o  A high degree of cross-cultural empathy.

o  Cultural sensitivity.

o  The ability to be firm in your beliefs.

o  The ability to manage complexity.