Global Business

In the wake of the Brexit vote and the election of Donald Trump, globalization has found itself increasingly under the microscope. An active international discussion is underway, and the ideological viewpoint that the reversal of globalization and a return to protectionism and isolation will cure the world's ills is touted by many. In the midst of the growing prominence of international interconnectivity and contradicting attention attained by skewed misinformation about global impact, Global Business is a straightforward commentary on mega trends in globalization.

With insights and observations from academics, practitioners, and practical thinkers from around the world Global Business demystifies the economic, social, and cultural impacts of globalism and globalization, and presents a balanced explanation of what is happening and how it affects everyone. It highlights that technology and change are not new, and explores the path taken to reach our current interconnected global state. It encourages a realistic examination of where we are and invites a dialogue on where we can go together.

Mahesh Joshi is a Global Business Executive with three decades of global business experience in senior management roles, including as President of Centrifugal Compression at Cameron, Group President, Energy at Circor, and General Manager for Heavy Industrial Products at Ingersoll Rand. He has a Masters in International Strategy and Diplomacy from London School of Economics, an MBA from Murray State University, USA, and a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering in India. He has also attended the University of Oxford - Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Program, Harvard business school for Advanced Management Program and Nirma Institute of Management MBA programme. Mahesh is the host of the radio show Global Business with Mahesh Joshi on VoiceAmerica.com.

J. R. Klein is the Principal of J.R. Global, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to facilitating global transformation through local initiatives that strengthen markets by addressing barrier to access. His focus is the systemic changein the areas of water, energy, education, and health. He specialises in the revival of local communities by centring on visionary leadership, business climates, workforce development, and public/private collaboration. He also serves as the CEO Emeritus of Finance Fund, a state-wide social impact financial institution in the USA. Mr Klein has completed an MBA and has continued his post-graduate education at the Harvard Business School, and Said Business School at the University of Oxford. He was awarded three master level qualifications - post graduate awards in Performance Measurement (HBS), Strategic Prospectives (HBS), and Advanced Management and Leadership (Oxford).

Part I: The World Today
1. Global Impacts from the White House to a Kenyan House
2. Is Globalization Killing Local Businesses?
3. Inclusive Capitalism and the Return of Social Purpose
4. Technological Disruption in Global Finance
5. The Changing Face of Leadership
6. The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations
Part II: The Changing World View
7. Life Blood of Global Business: Oil and Gas
8. Emerging Economies as Growth Drivers
9. China's Re-Emergence to Global Power
10. The Knowledge Barons of India
11. Africa and the Curse of Natural Resources
12. Australia the Hidden Jewel
Part III: The Tumultuous World
13. Geopolitical Upheavals: Brexit and Trump
14. Disruptive Technologies Driving Growth
15. Lifestyle Innovations Generating New Businesses
16. Analytics Taming the Data Monster
Part IV: The World Tomorrow
17. The Future of Work and the Changing Workplace
18. The Future of Human Workers
19. Entrepreneurship the New Driver of Business
20. The Future of Globalization