Building and managing a business becomes more complicated during growth, demanding more from leadership, teams, and employees. Rapid growth may affect performance across the board. It is important to recognize and stay ahead of these changes brought by scale while considering the lifecycle of the organization.
Answer the following questions:
What are two key challenges that organizations may come across when they are scaling?
What role do middle managers and team leaders play when scaling an organization?
What are some characteristics middle managers and team leaders should have to support a growing organization?
DISCUSSION 2
Managing intercultural competencies is the key to success in multinational and multicultural organizations. As an HR consultant, you must understand the importance of these competencies and reflect on your strengths and areas of potential improvement. Check in with your instructor about your understanding of intercultural competence. Consider the following points:
Briefly explain the importance of intercultural competence to your current or envisioned career.
Describe an area of strength related to your intercultural competence.
Describe an area of improvement related to your intercultural competence.
