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Where has the strategy gone? – a global talent development strategy is essential for successful offshore forays.

By: Kevan Hawley*: Managing Director •Expatriate Preparation •South Africa – Developing Global Workforces since 1995 Perlmutter proposed that “the degree of internationalisation of a firm could be estimated by the mentality and orientation of its executives”. No truer words said as most successful companies have successful strategies and processes in place due to good, insightful …

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The Hidden Costs of Globalisation

by Amanda Vermeulen Getting your policy wrong can be a painfully expensive mistake SOUTH African companies are carving out a reputation for themselves among the world’s leading multinational companies. Once trapped within the confines of our borders due to political isolation, SA companies are now ambitiously spreading their wings and finding new territories to explore …

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Expatriate Management in Africa – not so easy; no room for complacency

by Kevan Hawley – HRM Magazine Kevan Hawley spent many years as a production executive with South African Breweries – did his masters research on the ‘key success factors for expatriate management in Africa’ and has had many years of management experience both in South Africa and as an expatriate in Africa. It is essential …

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