Fiona Murchie of Relocate Global and Think Global People talks with Dr. Susan Shortland, Professor Emerita at London Metropolitan University, about our Top tips - mini factsheets for leaders, global mobility professionals and educators. Created to address growing global mobility challenges and support organisations expanding internationally, these concise guides provide practical frameworks for leaders, Global Mobility professionals, and educators. The 70 mini factsheets help readers navigate cross-cultural work, support families, and make strategic decisions, emphasising the links between education, family support, and leadership development.

Key Takeaways

• Three key themes: Leadership, Global Mobility, and Education—designed to work together, not in isolation.
• Comprehensive scope: 10 focus areas and around 70 mini factsheets addressing policy, culture, talent, wellbeing, and ESG.
• Strategic relevance: Factsheets equip decision-makers with concise, actionable insights for global leadership and mobility challenges.
• Education focus: Highlights the link between schooling, family support, and talent mobility—critical for diversity and leadership pipelines.
• ESG and talent integration: Demonstrates how global mobility decisions intersect with sustainability and workforce development goals.
• Accessible resources: Factsheets are free to download, offering practical tools for leaders and mobility professionals worldwide.

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Dr Sue Shortland, Professor Emerita, London Metropolitan University

Sue Shortland, PhD earned her doctorate in gender diversity in expatriation at the University of Westminster where she previously lectured in International HRM before retiring from teaching in July 2024. She holds the title of Professor Emerita, London Metropolitan University.Sue remains an active researcher and has published in a wide range of peer-reviewed academic journals including: Human Resource Management, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Global Mobility, Career Development International, Gender in Management, Personnel Review, Employee Relations, Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, and European Journal of International Management.Her specialist research areas lie in diversity and gender in expatriation and in corporate governance with a focus on executive remuneration. Her previous roles include being a manager in international HRM consultancy at KPMG, heading up the CBI’s Employee Relocation Council, and working in various editorial and research capacities for industrial relations and HRM journals.

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Read Relocate Global's Guide to International Education & Schools which is packed with expert tips and information for those relocating and the professionals supporting them.

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