Going Global 101: How Your Competition Can Be Your Best Resource

Lace-up your sneakers and step up to the starting line: you’re ready to reach countless customers in new markets.  You’ve secured your spot in the Global Marketplace (whether by default or design).  But before you sprint away, take a good look around you. You are not alone in this race. You are one of thousands of companies going for that global gold. Yes, that means more competition. But more competition also means you have more companies to learn from. An important part of your globalization strategy should be regular and thorough analyses of talent. You should even—perhaps especially—take note if that talent comes from your competitors.