A Model Of Trigger Events And Sensemaking In The Intercultural Context: A Cognitive Approach To Global Leadership Effectiveness

Publication Date

3-6-2023

Document Type

Contribution to a Book

Publication Title

Advances in Global Leadership

DOI

10.1108/S1535-120320230000015004

First Page

111

Last Page

138

Abstract

Although the term “trigger event” is commonly accepted and frequently mentioned by many disciplines in conjunction with sensemaking, research attention on the trigger event construct is sorely lacking. We chose to examine this construct within a specific setting that global leaders have to master – the intercultural context. After reviewing the relevant literature, we created an original model of trigger events and sensemaking in the intercultural context, which is accompanied by propositions that determine the likelihood of an event rising to the level of a trigger. It is our hope that this theoretical model will lead to a better understanding of how trigger events function in general. The chapter contributes to a greater understanding of the cognitive element of global leadership effectiveness. Finally, the model has practical implications for intercultural and global leadership training and executive coaching.

Keywords

cognition, global leadership development, global leadership effectiveness, intercultural, sensemaking, Trigger events

Department

Global Innovation and Leadership

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