In our experience working with multinational clients from around the world, global strategy can generally be seen as rolling up under three key areas:
- Top-Line Growth
- Cost Optimization
- Global Talent Development
From these three focus areas, we see strategic initiatives that drive strategy. Examples include:
- Global M&A
- Cross-border Joint Ventures
- R&D/New Product Introductions
- Global Outsourcing/ReSourcing
- Globalization of Key Functions
- Relocating Manufacturing and Design Centers to High Talent/Low Cost Countries
However, the best laid strategic plans can come unraveled if the downstream implementation does not include carefully orchestrated tactics and methods to fulfill the goals and achieve desired outcomes.
Aperian Global can help in developing key components of global strategy especially as they have to do with people, culture, and performance. We work with clients in making the link between strategy and execution by ensuring efficient integration of people, processes and systems across cultures.
