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Introduction

Globalisation continues to shape modern business environments, influencing strategic planning, operational structures, and competitive positioning. This Globalisation and Deglobalisation Training Course explores how international business has evolved and how emerging economic, political, and social pressures are redefining global engagement.

Global business expansion, market liberalisation, and rapid information flows have transformed how organisations operate across borders. At the same time, increasing uncertainty, protectionist policies, and regional realignments are challenging long-established global models.

This training course provides a structured understanding of the world economy and its projected direction toward 2030. Participants examine the transition from nationally focused organisations to globally integrated operations, while evaluating the strategic and operational complexities that arise in multicultural environments.

Through focused analysis, the course enables managers to assess global trends, anticipate disruption, and understand how international developments may influence organisational decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.

What are the Goals?

Global economic transformation requires managers to interpret uncertainty and respond with informed strategic judgement. This Globalisation and Deglobalisation Training Course supports participants in strengthening their understanding of global change and its organisational implications.

By completing this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the forces reshaping the global economy and international markets
  • Recognise why economic, political, and structural change is accelerating
  • Align strategic priorities with evolving global business conditions
  • Balance operational efficiency with effective risk management approaches
  • Identify the essential success factors in building global organisations
  • Support organisational transitions from national to international structures
  • Contribute leadership and insight during periods of global uncertainty

Who is this Training Course for?

Global business complexity requires professionals who can think strategically and operate confidently across borders. This Globalisation and Deglobalisation Training Course is designed for individuals involved in international planning, operations, and organisational development.

The training course is particularly suitable for:

  • Strategic planners with responsibility for long-term organisational direction
  • Operations managers and team leaders managing international activities
  • Professionals preparing for international management responsibilities
  • Senior specialists in banking, finance, and legal functions
  • Systems analysts involved in supply chain design and coordination
  • Technical professionals working in research and development environments
  • Managers engaged in cross-cultural alliances and joint ventures
  • Public sector officials supporting economic development and policy planning

No specialist economic background is required, although participants should demonstrate strong interest in international business challenges and contemporary global relationships.

How will this Training Course be Presented?

Global business learning requires engagement, discussion, and practical reflection. This Globalisation and Deglobalisation Training Course applies interactive learning approaches to support understanding of complex international concepts.

The training course encourages continuous participation, allowing delegates to connect theory with real organisational experience. Emphasis is placed on discussion, shared insight, and structured analysis of current global challenges.

Learning methods include expert-led presentations covering core principles of globalisation and deglobalisation, supported by focused subject presentations on key themes. Short expert video sessions introduce specialised topics, while practical case examples illustrate real organisational scenarios.

Group exercises and facilitated discussions enable participants to explore current business issues relevant to their own environments. Real-life examples of global economic and business development initiatives further reinforce applied learning throughout the course.

Course Content

Day 1

The Changing Priorities of Global Business

  • Megatrends - developments in the world economy
  • What is driving structural shift in the world economy
  • The changing role of the international financial institutions
  • What does globalisation mean in post-COVID conditions?
  • Is “deglobalisation” beginning to affect our organisation?
  • The new concept of “global localisation”
  • How can organisations balance global and local decisions?
Day 2

Self-awareness: Strategic Management in Global Organisations

  • Strategic planning: national – multinational – global
  • A planning framework for organisational development
  • Risk analysis and risk management in global development
  • The changing financial structure of organisations
  • Understanding and managing value migration
Day 3

Operational Management in Global Organisations

  • Coordinating and controlling a global business
  • Regulating global business – corporate governance
  • Managing the first stages of globalisation
  • Managing the later stages of globalisation
  • Balancing global and local operational activities
  • Taking an organisation forward for the longer term
Day 4

Globalisation and Deglobalisation – The Supply Chain Dimension

  • The relevance of organisational alignment and agility
  • Human resource development in a global operation
  • Collaboration and alliances - the emerging organisational form
  • The strategic significance of supply chain design
  • Effective management of dispersed operations
  • Communications - the key to effective global performance
Day 5

Globalisation and Deglobalisation: Economics, Politics and Management

  • What do we learn from the 2008-2015 financial crisis?
  • What do we learn from the 2019-2020 COVID-19 crisis?
  • Positive and negative outcomes of globalisation
  • The anti-globalisation movement and its potential influence
  • Summary and overview of the whole course

The Certificate

Recognition
  • Anderson Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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