Business opportunities, societal issues, cultures, and management strategies collide in Silicon Valley boardrooms in a way not seen in most other industries. With its highly international workforce and its role as a pioneer in collaborating with India and China, Silicon Valley can rightly claim to have a special perspective on global issues. Intense competition among Silicon Valley companies forces them to be inventive and flexible in everything from governance to product development and, as a result, the Valley is a laboratory for global management and board governance best practices.
This article reveals the four most critical factors that any business building new capabilities or working in multiple countries and cultures could learn from Silicon Valley companies and their leadership.
Read the full article first published on Businessweek.com on 19 February 2008.