From Local Champions To Global Masters A Strategic Perspective on Managing Internationalization

Globalization. What exactly does it mean for ordinary citizens? Drawing on their extensive experience of internationalisation and globalisation in practice, the authors focus on the obstacles faced by companies making the transition from local champions to global masters and provide a simple but structured framework to think about how it will affect your business. Examining the mistakes and successes of real companies, the book links questions regarding if and how companies should internationalize, the opportunities, challenges and threats and the strategic framework and tools for thinking about internationalization.

Paul Verdin is Professor of Strategy and Organization at the Solvay Business School, Belgium and Affiliate Professor at INSEAD.

Nick Van Heck is Research and Teaching Assistant at the Catholic University of Leuven in International Management and Strategy.