The New Global Road Map Enduring Strategies for Turbulent Times

What Globalization Now Means for Your BusinessExecutives can no longer base their strategies on the assumption that globalizationwill continue to advance steadily. But how should they respond to the growingpressures against globalization? And what can businesses do to control their destiniesin these times of uncertainty?In The New Global Road Map Pankaj Ghemawat separates fact from fiction by givingreaders a better understanding of the key trends affecting global business. He alsoexplains how globalization levels around the world are changing and where they arelikely to go in the future. Using the most up-to-date data and analysis Ghemawatdispels today's most dangerous myths and provides a clear view of the most criticalissues facing policy makers in the years ahead.Building on this analysis with examples from a diverse set of companies acrossindustries and geographies Ghemawat provides actionable frameworks and tools tohelp executives revise their strategies restructure their global footprints realign theirorganizations and rethink how they work with local governments and institutions.In our era of rising nationalism and increased skepticism about globalization'sbenefits The New Global Road Map delivers the definitive guide on how to competeprofitably across borders. Review Ghemawat aims his advice at businesspeople (and business students) but his work will also enlighten readers outside the business world who want to understand international trade and investment. -- Foreign AffairsAdvance Praise for The New Global Road Mapfrom the foreword by N. Chandrasekaran Chairman Tata Sons--Pankaj is unique in his ability to connect theoretical rigor to practical decision making on the ground. I highly recommend this book--and Pankaj's sensible approach more generally--as a crucial voice to counter the oftentimes bombastic nature of our current dialogue on the future of globalization.Fernando A. Gonzalez CEO CEMEX--The new book by Professor Pankaj Ghemawat could not be more timely. As a brilliant and sensible voice in the field of business strategy he has long provided useful guidance for how to create lasting value. Now he connects new dots to show that the challenge is not to opt between local retrenchment or pursuing a mindless globalization but to find the right balance between them.Jean-Pascal Tricoire Chairman and CEO Schneider Electric--Pankaj delivers his views on globalization based on a wealth of facts and data. He pivots globalization on the strength of each local market an approach that keeps at bay emotional perceptions. In this more complex world Pankaj proposes avenues for business leaders to strategize and execute on their internationalization programs. An important read for all companies who move in the larger world!Praise for Redefining Global StrategyPankaj Ghemawat has created an important strategic guidebook for leaders of the globally integrated enterprises of the twenty-first century. His analytical framework is both visionary and pragmatic--aware of the broad historic trajectories of globalization but grounded in the real kinds of decisions business leaders have to make now. -- Samuel J. Palmisano former Chairman of the Board and CEO IBM CorporationPraise for World 3.0Pankaj Ghemawat has provided an impressive and comprehensive analysis of the world's situation in times of globalization and strong economic and social imbalances. His book contributes to fostering the right mindset that will enable us to reshape this world in a sustainable way. -- Mohammed Yunus founder Grameen Bank recipient Nobel Peace Prize About the Author Pankaj Ghemawat--globalization and business strategist professor and speaker--works with organizations and policy makers around the world to help them anticipate and prepare for economic shifts. He is Global Professor of Management and Strategy and Director of the Center for the