World ClassAfter looking at the attitudes and prejudices that can undermine these vital new trends, Kanter examines in depth three cosmopolitan communities that have already evolved in our country, each of which has a special talent that enables it to play successfully on the world stage. The Boston area, with its abundance of universities, innovators, and entrepreneurs, excels as a "thinker." Spartanburg-Greenville, South Carolina, an international manufacturing center with a high rate of foreign investment and a skilled work force, excels as a "maker." The Miami area's success as a "trader" grows from skills in forging deals and alliances to move goods and services in international markets. Reporting on her extensive interviews with business and community leaders in these areas, Kanter believes that all three can serve as solid, successful working models for communities across America seeking to benefit from globalization. |
Contents
Preface | 11 |
The Rise of the World Class | 17 |
THE POWER OF NETWORKS | 37 |
PART THREE | 117 |
Workplaces Careers and Employability Security | 145 |
Business Leadership in the Community | 174 |
PART FOUR | 199 |
Foreign Manufacturing in South Carolina | 242 |
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