Current US skills courses are strongly influenced by studies done in the US.
Are they relevant for international managers? This study identifies and com
pares skills seen as important in US and international literature. It concludes
that: 1) while most skills currently covered are relevant for international man
agers, they need to be extended to international settings, and 2) current skills
courses need to add a component on entry skills. Implications for skill teaching
are discussed.
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