Developing cross-cultural competencies in management education via cognitive-behavior therapy

Developing cross-cultural competencies associated with global leadership effectiveness in students has proven to be a difficult task for management educators. We delineate the primary cross-cultural competencies that influence effectiveness in global leadership and propose a pedagogical framework based on the principles of cognitive-behavior therapy to develop these competencies in traditional classroom settings. We conclude by discussing research implications of cognitive-behavior therapy for the fields of global leadership and management education.