Global Crosswalk Inc, the US based global talent Management Company, announced the launch of their India operations. Headquartered in Bangalore, the company helps businesses effectively manage and develop a global workforce. They also help leaders develop capabilities to thrive and succeed in a multicultural workplace.
In a global business environment, culture has emerged as one of the most dominant barriers to effective integration. GCI provides niche solutions in the areas of Cross Cultural Strategies, Culture Competence development and Expatriate Services.
Speaking at a launch press conference, Radha Nath, Co-Founder & CEO, said ?Our vision for GCI is to be the brand name, favored partner for talent management solutions for every global business that operates in India. Our focus and commitment is to be a business partner that positively impacts our customer?s business outcomes.?
GCI plans to build business development and service delivery capabilities in three metropolitan Indian cities by 2010. By 2011, GCI aims to have three financially self sustaining and revenue generating operating units in two other major cities in India.
Naren, Co-Founder & Advisor added, ?GCI presents unique capabilities and thought leadership in the area of competency development for organizations and leaders, as the global market place rapidly transforms from commoditized services to value added/ knowledge based services. Our services are built on a unique synthesis of bodies of knowledge that include social anthropology, behavioral sciences, organizational development, and instructional design. This is enabled by real life experience in managing a global workforce across cultural boundaries.?
GCI caters to Corporations that conduct business in a global market place, provides services across national boundaries and employs workforce members from across national boundaries:
— India based corporations that provide global services (IT/ BPO/ KPO) and are looking at expanding business operations in Asia, Europe, Americas and Middle East
— Multinational or foreign corporations that establish global operations (manufacturing, marketing & sales, distribution channels, customer support) and/or outsource business process/ IT services to Indian corporations
— Corporations that employs foreign nationals; send employees on expatriate assignments to other parts of the world
GCI has domain experience in human capital management, organizational development learning and instructional design and cultural competence. GCI leverages a team with vast experience living and working in dual cultures across India, Hong Kong, North America, Mexico, Germany and the Middle East.
With 18 years of combined experience of Executive Leadership in global talent management / cross cultural business environment, GCI has expertise in a cross section of industries, including Automotive/Manufacturing, Information Technology, Business Consulting, Education and Healthcare.