ALIGN is a research-based innovation project initiated by UKON A/S in cooperation with Department of Global Studies at Aarhus University and supported by Innovation Fund Denmark.
The aim of the project is a scientific study of leadership teamwork in global enterprises, in order to advance existing knowledge and methods for enabling and accelerating teamwork about leadership in global and intercultural endeavors.
If global leadership teams are able to apply cultural diversity wisely, it can create innovation and effective decision making. Instead of striving to neutralize diversity in teams it is more beneficial to display, explore and work with differences as a productive force in leadership. ALIGN has found that cultural diversity is often perceived as beneficial … More We are now entering phase 2
In March 2017, Jyllands-Posten published an article about ALIGN’s Anders Trillingsgaard and his work with international leadership teams. The article focused on how Anders is using ALIGN’s results on a daily basis as a consultant for UKON, and how it is to be part of an international research environment. The full article can be found … More “We want to be part of an international research environment”
As an intern at UKON Marlene Fabricius Jepsen have had the pleasure of working with experienced and respected leaders and consultants, while assisting ALIGN with her communicative skills. Being part of the project and UKON has made Marlene reflect on the roles of leaders and consultants as important stakeholder in giving the right advice … More Are Leaders in Global Need?
The ALIGN project studies how leadership teams leverage cultural differences for competitive advantage.
This is an informal recap of the first results. A short version of a presentation at the Danish-Thai Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok, January 2018.
