Question

What would GOC have done to prepare Collins for his assignment in the U.S.? Outline an action plan for companies to use in preparing executives - and their families - for international assignments.

Answer 1

GOC should have provided him insight into how the operations and decision making works in the American Headquarters. Along with setting up formal meetings with the Managers he would be working alongside, and built up the relationship(s) through appropriate outlets, not going out for informal after work catchups, especially before those solid foundations and professional boundaries are setup. Collins should have been advised to discuss directly with those Managers to distribute information on new approaches to their teams.