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Najafi Global Mindset® Institute

The Preeminent Source for the Science and Practice of Global Leadership

Research at Najfi Global Mindset Institute

Najafi Global Mindset Institute is devoted to promoting and supporting continued research and the development and understanding of new tools to increase the depth and breadth of the Institution’s work.

Promoting Global Mindset Understanding

Promoting global scholarly research is a priority for the Institute.  The research being  done will further develop our understanding of the metrics, determinants and linkages of Global Mindset for the individual, group or organization.

The design of continued leadership development offerings is one of the main priorities of the Institute.  These offerings, such as courses, workshops, and programs focused on strengthening global mindset for use in corporations, academic institutions, or for the non-profit/governmental sectors, bring a practical use to the research portion of the Institute’s work.

Contact Joy McGovern, Head of Client Services, for more information.

What is Global Mindset?

Global Mindset as a set of attributes and individual characteristics that help global leaders better influence individuals, groups and organizations unlike themselves.

It is measured using the Global Mindset Inventory (GMI), which assesses three types of attributes and 9 competencies

Published Works, Speeches and Presentations

The scholars at Najafi Global Mindset Institute have published and presented their findings in many of the most prestigious academic journals and conferences throughout the world.

Published Works, Speeches and Presentations

The scholars at Najafi Global Mindset Institute have published and presented their findings in many of the most prestigious academic journals and conferences throughout the world.

Scholarly Awards and Recognition Dr. Javidan has Received

  • Member of the Board, International Leadership Association
  • Member of the Board, Business for Diplomatic Action
  • Past President and CEO, GLOBE Research Foundation
  • Fellow, The Leadership Trust
  • Past Editor, Global Leadership, Journal of World Business.
  • Designated as expert, global leadership, the U.S. Army and the World Bank.

Books Dr. Javidan has Written

Javidan, M., Hitt, M. A., and Steers, R. M. (eds.) 2007. Advances in International Management, Vol. 19: The Global Mindset. Oxford, UK. Elsevier.

Articles Written by Global Mindset Faculty

  • Javidan, M., Teagarden, M. B., and Bowen, D. E. “Do You Have a Global Mindset?” Harvard Business Review. April 2010.
  • Bowen, D. E., and Inkpen, A. C. “Exploring the Role of ‘Global Mindset’ in Leading Change in International Contexts.” The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Vol. 45, No. 2: 239-260 (2009).
  • Javidan, M. (2009). “Can Jianguo Make the Transition?” Case commentary, “From Regional Star to Global Leader.” By Nitin Nohria. Harvard Business Review. January, p. 38.
  • Teagarden, M. B. (2009). “Developing Globally Competent Leaders: The Role of Global Mindsets.” Concepts and Connections, pp. 3-5.
  • Javidan, M. and associates (2007). “Global Mindset Defined: Expat Success Story.” Mobility. June, pp. 24-31.

Keynote Speeches Given by Global Mindset Faculty

  • Teagarden, M. B. “The Global Mindset Inventory: Developing Global Leaders Workshop.” Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Conference. The Conference Board. Chicago, IL. July 1, 2010.
  • Teagarden, M. B. “Global Mindset for the New Age of Inclusion.” Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Conference. The Conference Board. Chicago, IL. June 31, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Fostering a Global Mindset in Academe: A Key Step in Ensuring Diversity.” Diversity in Higher Education Conference, Organized by the Conference Board. Durham, NC. April 7/8, 2010.
  • Teagarden, M. B. “What Is Global Mindset and Why Does It Matter to You?” International Business Week. Grant McGowan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. February 2, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Mindset in a Globalized Business World.” Towers Watson CEO Forum. Taiwan, Taipei. January 29, 2010.
  • Teagarden, M. B. “Developing Global Mindsets.” Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA), 6th Annual World Congress. Sintok, Malaysia. December 27, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Mindset: The Key to Effective Intercultural Collaboration.” ITER International Fusion Project. Aix en Provence. December 4, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “What Is Global Mindset? And What Does It Have To Do with Global Leadership?” 3rd CELAP Leadership Forum organized by China Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP). Shanghai. October 17, 2009.
  • Teagarden, M. Keynote Speaker: “Leading with a Global Mindset.” Shanghai Automotive Industrial Corporation. Shanghai. Oct. 17, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Mindset and Its Application for Global Leadership.” Eastforum. Chemnitz, Germany. September 10, 2009.
  • Teagarden, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Mindsets—East and West.” Grant MacEwan School of Business International Business Conference. May 12, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Leadership, Global Mindset, and Worldly Leadership.” From Global to Worldly Leadership Symposium. Center for Applied Leadership Research and Bristol Center for Leadership and Organizational Ethics. May 6-7, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Mindset: The Concept, the Tool, and Its Implications for Global Leaders.” Multi-Sector Forum, The Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence. Indiana University. March 5, 2009.
  • Teagarden, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Challenges, Global Mindset Solutions.” Association of Testing Professionals Annual Meeting. China and India. February 23, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Cultivating a Global Mindset.” MBA Roundtable. George Washington University. November. 14, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Interview: “Global Leadership.” The Research and Practice Conference: Leading Across Boundaries for the Common Good. Center for Integrative Leadership. University of Minnesota. October 5–7, 2008.
    Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Global Leadership and Global Mindset.” Cardinal Stritch University Doctoral Conference. Milwaukee, WI. June 16, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Leadership Across Cultures.” Regent University Doctoral Residency Conference. Virginia Beach, VA. May 16, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Culture and Leadership: Understanding the Challenges of Global Leadership.” Multi-Sector Forum, The Randall L. Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence. Indiana University. May 9, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. Keynote Speaker: “Culture and Leadership.” International Leadership Association, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, November 1-3, 2007. 

Speaking Invitations Accepted by Global Mindset Faculty

  • Javidan, M. “Developing a Global Mindset through a Public Private Partnership.” United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Third Annual Meeting. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. May 27, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset and Its Relevance to Brazilian Managers.” The FIA Management Institute Foundation. Sao Paulo, Brazil. May 13, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. “Developing Global Mindset in High School Education.” Atlanta International School. Atlanta. February 26, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset and Its Applications for MBA Programs.” Daniels College. University of Denver. February 22, 2010. 
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: The Concept and Its Relevance to Business Programs in International Management.” AACSB Deans Conference. Tampa, FL. February 8, 2010.
    Bowen, D. “Do You Have a Global Mindset?” Presentation to the incoming MBA class at the McDonough School of Business.
  • Georgetown University. Georgetown. August 13, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: Its Applications to the Fulbright program.” Fulbright Ambassador Program. Denver, CO. June 27, 2009.
  • Bowen, D. “Do You Have a Global Mindset?” Presentation to the MBA Career Services Council Board. Phoenix, AZ. June 15, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: How It Works for Global Corporations.” Human Resources Planning Society annual meeting. Tucson, AZ. April 28, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Developing Individuals with Global Mindset.” United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Annual Meeting. Istanbul, Turkey. April 5, 2009.
  • Teagarden, M. “Global Mindset.” 50th Anniversary of Department of Education. Presentation to CIBER directors on Global Mindset science and uses. March 19, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: Concept, Instrument, and Learning Outcome Assessment.” 2009 MBA Leadership Conference. San Francisco. January 30, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Cultivating a Global Mindset in MBAs.” 2009 MBA Leadership Conference. San Francisco. January 30, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “America's Role in the World: The New Face of Global Engagement.” Panel presentation. The Levin Institute. New York. September 18, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: The New Science of Global Leadership.” European Training and Development Summit. Prague. June 20, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. “Understanding Global Leadership.” Harvard Business School Centennial Program. Leadership: Advancing an Intellectual Discipline. June 10-11, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: Theory, Measurement, and Applications.” Research conference on New Directions in Leadership Research. Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics. Duke University. May 31—June 1, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. “Cross-Cultural Issues in Managing Global Teams.” NATO Conference on Adaptability in Coalition Teamwork. Copenhagen, Denmark. April 20, 2008.
  • Javidan, M. “The World is NOT Flat!” Global CIO Executive Summit. Phoenix, AZ. April 4, 2008. 

 Conference Presentations by Global Mindset Faculty

  • Dorfman, P., Sully de Luque, M., Hanges, P., and Javidan, M. “Strategic Leadership Across Cultures: The New GLOBE Multinational Study.” Academy of Management annual meeting. Montreal, Canada. August 10, 2010.
    Varella, P., Javidan, M., and D. Waldman. “Leadership, Norms, and Density of Instrumental Ties in Organizational Groups.”
  • Academy of Management annual meeting. Montreal, Canada. August 9, 2010.
  • Javidan, M. “GLOBE in Iberoamerica: A Research Agenda.” Academy of Management annual meeting. Montreal, Canada. August 7, 2010.
    Javidan, M., and co-presenters. “Cultural Intelligence and Global Mindset: Can We Get Some Light in the International Jungle?”
  • Academy of Management annual meeting. Montreal, Canada. August 7, 2010.
  • Javidan, M., and co-presenters. “Developing Responsible Global Leaders: Frameworks, Experiences, and Techniques.” Academy of Management annual meeting. Montreal, Canada. August 6, 2010.
  • Bowen, D. “Do You Have a Global Mindset? The Key Question in Global Leadership Development.” SHRM 62 Annual Conference. San Diego. June 29, 2010.
  • Javidan, M., Bowen, D., and Teagarden. M. “Global Mindset for Latin American Managers.” IberoAmerican Academy of Management annual meeting. Buenos Aires. December 9-11, 2009.
  • Javidan, M., Bowen, D., Teagarden, M., and Clapp Smith, R. “Global Mindset and Global Leadership: Exploring Their Relationship, Measurement, and Interventions.” Three-hour Professional Development Workshop. Academy of Management annual meeting. Chicago. August 8, 2009.
  • Javidan, M. “Global Mindset: Theory, Measurement, and Managerial Applications.” International Leadership Association annual meeting. (A special three-hour session.) Los Angeles. November 13, 2008.
  • Teagarden, M. “Leading with a Global Mindset.” Academy of International Business annual meeting. San Diego. June 26, 2009.
    Javidan. M. “The Science of Global Mindset.” Symposium organized by Mary Teagarden. Academy of International Business annual meeting. Milan. July 2, 2008.
  • Bowen, D. “Developing a Global Mindset.” Symposium organized by Mary Teagarden. Academy of International Business annual meeting. Milan, July 2, 2008.
  • Javidan M. “Global Mindset: The Prerequisite for Global Leaders.” Panel presentation. Developing Global Leaders: Nagging
  • Questions and Considered Answers. Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology annual meeting. San Francisco. April 11.2008.
  • Javidan, M. “What is Global Mindset and Why Is It Important to Global Leaders?” Professional Development Workshop. Academy of Management annual meeting. Philadelphia, PA. August 2007. 

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