August 11, 2025

The Challenges of Leading a Global Organization

by Leo Ortega
reviewed by Keith Jackson

This expert video explains how leading global organizations presents its own challenges and how to handle them.

Key Takeaways: the challenges of leading globally

  • Keep on top of developments. When operating in different regions, it's important to know of the various trends and what's going on.
  • Form partnerships. This will help solidify your position in different areas.
  • Empower through delegation. Delegate key operational responsibilities to your global teams.

About Leo Ortega

Leo Ortega is an independent specialist in Consumer Goods with a strong background in customer data optimization. He was most recently Managing Director of the UK, Iberian Peninsula, and Latin American markets for Peak & Peak.

Let's Act: letting your global teams shine

Operating globally is no small feat. It's not possible to be making all of the key decisions when your business is functioning on such a vast scale. Instead, you ought to be letting your global teams take some of the responsibility.

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So make this commitment today:

  • Let your global teams make key regional decisions.

Passing on such key responsibilities isn't always easy, but as long as your global teams align with your vision, they'll fulfil the tasks they were chosen to do.

Explore more Mindtools resources on leading global teams to continue your learning:

Article: Leading Globally With "Affective Presence"

Article: How to Build and Lead a Global Team

Expert Interviews: The Power of Global Teams

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Article: Cultural Sensitivity in Global Leadership

Article: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Global Leadership

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