The COVID-19 pandemic challenged companies to adapt to managing remote teams, teaching important lessons in leadership. Poor management practices can diminish productivity, with micromanagement and disengagement causing significant issues. Successful international teams thrive on adaptation, fostering local insights, and innovation to enhance business performance. Effective managers engage both virtually and in-person, recognizing the value of local offices in company growth. Striking a balance between oversight and collaboration is essential for establishing high-performing international teams.
Category Archives: International Operations
Beavers vs Bureaucrats
A recent news story out of the Czech Republic highlights an amusing but insightful lesson in problem-solving. Local officials had been debating for years about building dams in a protected landscape area to help restore wetlands and manage water flow. While committees deliberated, funds were allocated, and plans were drawn up, a group of beaversContinueContinue reading “Beavers vs Bureaucrats”
Data: The New “Frenemy” in Global Business
In international business, excessive reliance on data can hinder adaptability and lead to missed opportunities. A balanced approach integrating real-world insights fosters agile decision-making, crucial for navigating dynamic markets.
Welcome to the PGTS Blog!
PGTS was formally incorporated in 2008, but its roots run deep, tracing back to a sole proprietorship and an inspiration from 1983. An article I read sparked my journey, leading to a BAH in the history of Core-Periphery Trade Patterns and a Master’s in International Political Economy and Business from Carleton University’s Norman Patterson SchoolContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the PGTS Blog!”
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