Towards a strategic understanding of global teams and their HR implications: an expert dialogue Christina L. Butler Dana Minbaeva Kristiina Makela Mary M. Maloney Luciara Nardon Minna Paunova Angelika Zimmermann 2134/32398 https://repository.lboro.ac.uk/articles/journal_contribution/Towards_a_strategic_understanding_of_global_teams_and_their_HR_implications_an_expert_dialogue/9498344 Drawing on initial insights emerging from a panel at the EIBA 2016 Conference in Vienna, here discussants and expert panelists engage in a follow-on conversation on the HRM implications of global teams for international organizations. First we set out how HRM can enable global teams and their constituent members to overcome the new and considerable challenges of global teams. These challenges span levels of analysis, time and space. Next we debate global teams as a strategic response to the dual pressures of global integration and local adaptation. We consider what HRM is needed for global teams to successfully resolve this dilemma, challenging practitioners to move beyond the ‘best practices’ and ‘alignment’ dichotomy. Lastly we look to the future to consider implications for research. We propose a rich research agenda focused on the complexities of the global team context. 2018-03-27 12:18:26 Global teams Global virtual teams International HRM Strategic HRM Strategic alignment HRM practices Business and Management not elsewhere classified