Arun Nanda, a director at Mahindra & Mahindra, discusses the philosophy behind their global expansion, their successes and the issues they faced.
(Video 2.1, p.38 in the text)
Meyer’s culture mapping and differences
With globalization, more and more managers are working with colleagues from around the world. Erin Meyer highlights ways by which global executives can navigate cultural differences and improve cross-border effectiveness.
(Video 3.1, p.57 in the text)
‘Companies should have a soul, not a conscience’
Harish Manwani, former COO of Unilever, further discusses the notion of ‘doing well by doing good’ and the shortcomings of cosmetic CSR initiatives.
(Video 4.1, p.103 in the text)
Essilor’s synergy of CSR, innovation and long-term global marketing strategy
Hubert Sagnières, Chairman and CEO of Essilor, explains how Essilor’s approach in the developing world combines social responsibility with expansion into new markets and harnessing technical innovation.
(Video 5.1, p.155 in the text)
The strategic alliance mind-set
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan, discusses the mind-set he brought to developing the Renault-Nissan alliance.
(Video 8.1a, p.217 in the text)
Alliances vs. acquisitions
Carlos Ghosn discusses some advantages of alliances over acquisitions in India.
(Video 8.1b, p.217 in the text)
Jessie Paul on Indian companies going global
Strategic Marketing CEO Jessie Paul discusses some of the image issues faced by Indian companies in going global.
(Video 10.1, p.270 in the text)
Building a culture of innovation in Europe’s factories
Big data is also making it easier for companies to engage with their workers. At the Volkswagen plant in Navarra, Spain, managers have installed a number of two-way links with workers to gather feedback on processes. Business unit manager Dr Cord Busche explains how this has helped to improve efficiency and prepare workers for further innovation.
Renault-Nissan built linked-up ‘appendixes’ to its Tokyo- and Paris-based technical training centers in Hanoi, Vietnam and Chennai, India. Carlos Ghosn expands upon the advantages of this offshoring move.
(Video 11.2, p.309 in the text)
Innovation and Emerging Economies
World leaders in innovation are typically high-income countries that make big investments in technical education and research. But emerging countries are catching up.
(Video 12.1, p.329 in the text)
Tax avoidance and globalization
Pascal Saint-Amans, head of the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration, speaks to INSEAD Knowledge about how countries are coming together in an effort to create ‘a fairer tax system’ – one that does not allow billions to slip through the net into tax havens.
(Video 13.1, p.355 in the text)
Moving to China
Investment banker Phoebe Yeh discusses her experiences of adapting to local working and cultural processes after relocating to China.
(Video 14.1, p.376 in the text)
The transcultural leader
Carlos Ghosn explains his views on how global managers should adapt to and embrace their roles and the new cultures they experience.
(Video 14.2, p.387 in the text)
All video clips are republished here courtesy of INSEAD Knowledge. Copyright INSEAD 2016
