Preparing a Globally Competent Workforce: A Mixed Methods Study of an Innovative Co-Curricular University Program
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2025
Abstract
Problem: Human resource development (HRD) scholars and practitioners have long sought ways to develop employees to meet the needs of globalized workplaces. However, given that many employers expect employees to possess global skills before they begin working, it is incumbent upon HRD educators in higher education contexts to develop and implement innovative programs to enrich global competence, which includes the knowledge, skills, experience, and mindset required for global work. Solution: This mixed methods study describes and explores the efficacy of an innovative co-curricular program, the Global Competence Enrichment Program, designed to enhance the global competence of American and international graduate students enrolled at a higher education institution in the United States through a mutual intercultural learning process. Stakeholders: Stakeholders include HRD scholars and practitioners as well as organizational leaders interested in designing and implementing HRD programs around global competence enrichment.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Advances in Developing Human Resources
First Page
5
Last Page
26
Recommended Citation
Cseh, M., Crocco, O., Engel, L., & Follman, J. (2025). Preparing a Globally Competent Workforce: A Mixed Methods Study of an Innovative Co-Curricular University Program. Advances in Developing Human Resources, 27 (1), 5-26. https://doi.org/10.1177/15234223241296186