International Executive Coaching

A high performing Chinese manager is assigned to his U.S. headquarters and is having problems communicating with his colleagues and fitting into the corporate culture. A plant manager in Eastern Europe is perceived by his company as not retaining talented young managers and not responsive to company needs for information. A senior French executive is assigned to his headquarters and is about to lose major responsibility because of his lack of communication skills and a management style that doesn’t fit.

International executives assigned to the United State face many challenges, some of which are unexpected and therefore troublesome and difficult. One of these is working effectively within the American business culture. These executives have been effective in the international arena, working from their home country. However, when they relocate to the U.S., they must adapt to quite different daily organizational practices and norms.

Where do these global managers and their companies turn for high level assistance? Tucker International has been able to succeed with cases like these because of our unique blend of capabilities in understanding business globalization, successful management practices and coaching across cultures. We bring to these assignments the personal business experience of our international coaches combined with management and behavioral science. Our coaching interventions result in lasting performance improvements that benefit the client companies and the careers of these managers.

Coaching engagements begin with an Assessment and Planning Phase, identifying priority areas. Then, coaching sessions are conducted according to our Coaching Model. These coaching engagements are generally long-term sessions scheduled following the intensive Assessment and Planning Phase. Executives who have participated in this process report very positive results, often attributing much of their success to these coaching sessions.

Management coaching is now an accepted practice among Fortune 500 companies. Most of this work is done within a manager’s home culture, delivered by a consultant who is a native of that culture. Tucker works in the very different, multi-cultural environment where cultural differences in management style and business practices must be taken into account.

If you have cases like those described above, turn to Tucker International for coaching assistance. Some of your most talented managers, as well as your bottom line will be happy you did!