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Why “Strategic Global Mobility” Often Means Nothing
Episode Description In this episode, Ben unpacks why the term “Strategic Global Mobility” is used so frequently — and yet often explains very little in practice. The episode challenges common assumptions about what...
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How Global HR Norms Are Really Made — And Why That Matters for Global Mobility
Episode Description In this episode, Ben discusses a research paper by Tony Edwards and his co-authors that examines how global HR norms are created and negotiated inside multinational companies. Rather than treating...
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Why Global Mobility Business Cases Rarely Convince the People Who Matter
Episode Description In this episode, Ben explores why Global Mobility business cases often struggle to resonate outside the function. Rather than arguing that business cases “fail,” the episode unpacks common...
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The Hidden Cost of Exceptions in Global Mobility
Episode Description In this episode, Benjamin Bader explores why exception culture quietly drains time, credibility, and value in Global Mobility — and why the solution is not stricter rule-following. The episode...
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Why Learning in Global Mobility Rarely Sticks — and How to Change That
Episode Description In this episode, Ben explores why so much learning in Global Mobility fails to translate into changed practice. While knowledge acquisition is common, real behavioral change is far less so. The...
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One Way or Another? How Multinational Companies Manage Expatriate Performance
Episode Description In this episode, Ben discusses an open-access research article on expatriate performance management in multinational companies. Drawing on a large international comparison, the episode explores how...
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What Senior Leaders Really Expect from Global Mobility
Episode Description In this episode, Ben explores what senior leaders actually expect from global mobility — drawing on years of consulting projects, executive workshops, and academic research. Rather than focusing on...
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From Execution to Influence: How Global Mobility Professionals Gain Visibility
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Ben focuses on the role of global mobility professionals and how they can strengthen their visibility and influence within the organisation. The episode explores why doing a great...
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Psychological Contracts and Why They Matter in Global Mobility
Episode Description In this episode, Ben explores the concept of psychological contracts and why they are central to understanding success and failure in global mobility assignments. The episode explains what...
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From Stretch to Strategy: What Global Mobility Needs in 2026
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Benjamin Bader reflects on what global mobility really needs as organisations move into 2026. Rather than focusing on disruption or the next big trend, the episode argues that the...
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When Cultural Distance Really Matters in Global Mobility
Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Ben introduces and discusses a well-known academic study on cultural distance and expatriate failure rates by Arup Varma and Chun Wang. Rather than focusing on whether cultural...
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ROI in Global Mobility Special: From Cost Justification to Value Readiness
Episode Description In this special bonus episode, Ben takes a deeper look at one of the most persistent and challenging topics in Global Mobility: return on investment (ROI). Moving beyond narrow financial...
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