Online Global Business Practices eLearning - Training Resources

Venture Creation in the 21st Century This course will examine business venture creation in a step by step process. This course looks at the process of new business venture creation in today`s global economy. Contributions of creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation will be examined in the process of setting up a venture (both internal and external). Textbook will be: "New Venture Creation", Timmons, Jeffry A., 5th Edition, 1999,  more...

Strategic Planning and Management This course provides a strong foundation and global perspective around the concepts and tools used for Strategic Planning and Management. In the 21st Century, and its global economy, the art of planning is critical to the future focus of organizations. Performing at a higher level is now paramount to organizational longevity. Often times there is need for split second decison making. This course  more...

The Impact of Micro and Macro Cultures in a Global Economy This course will examine the dimensions of culture and its impact in today s global business environment. This course looks at the processes and strategies of what culture is, what role culture plays, the growth of sub-cultures and the multi-dimensional role of leadership. Textbook will be: "Organizational Culture and Leadership", Schein, Edgar H., 2nd Edition, 1992, Jossey-Bass Inc.  more...

Human Resource Management in the 21st Century Human Resource Management in the 21st Century takes the participant from the traditional HR practices, to the focus on new and innovative HR practices of the 21st Century. Virtual offices, independent workforce, customers with multiple areas of interest and geographic locations all contibute to the HR challenge within today`s organizations. Today the battle to recruit and retain organizational  more...

21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion 21st Century Assertiveness and the Art of Persuasion examines the cultural, environmental, and emotional aspects of Assertivesness and Persuasion and provides tips and tools to do both in today`s global economy. The quest for dominance in our global economy and how organizations posture themselves to respond to this challenge will make or break their success. 21st Century Assertiveness and the  more...

21st Century Professional Networking The value of professional networking in the 21st Century has grown in value, methods and applications. This course examines professional networking methodologies and practices in today`s global communications environment. Participants will network with each other utilizing practices and prescriptions for networking success. From grass roots communications to technology based networking, this  more...

Understanding Globalization: Preparing for the 21st Century Interactive course covers economic, political, and cultural dimensions of Globalization. Globalization is the process of integrating national economies, political structures, and cultures into a single, world-wide, interdependent system. In this course we will explore the basics of Globalization: what it is and how to understand it as an economic, political and a cultural phenomenon. This  more...