Mobility continues to play a key role in globalization and
business strategy. Even during challenging economic times,
we see continued growth in international assignments and
emphasis on their strategic value. Assignee demographics, new and diverse destinations and talent retention remain challenging to manage compounded by the growing need to effectively measure the value of international assignments. It is, therefore, more critical than ever, for mobility functions to closely align with talent management in order for organizations to achieve sustainable growth. Aperian Global has developed leading edge solutions, delivered in-person and virtually, that support our clients' strategic focus, linking talent management to mobility throughout the entire assignment life cycle.

The single biggest barrier to growth for many global firms
over the next ten years is whether they have the leadership
talent to take them forward. Increasingly, companies are
looking for leadership programs that are not training 'events', but rather a learning process extending across a six- to twelve-month period. This movement from a one- or two-day program to something broader that lasts longer has the potential to truly transform an executive's behavior. We're looking at transformative programs versus events, multiple-module programs that employ a variety of delivery methodologies, including face-to-face sessions supplemented by virtual interventions, coaching, and self-learning.