Najafi Global Mindset Institute

About the Najafi Global Mindset Institute

Najafi Global Mindset institute (NGMI) serves as the premier source for individuals and organizations seeking to master the art and science of global digital leadership. As a pioneering institution at the forefront of this dynamic field, the NGMI is dedicated to advancing both the theory and practical application of global digital leadership, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in our increasingly globally and digitally interconnected world. Najafi Global Mindset Institute is located at the Thunderbird School of Global Management, ranked among the world’s top business schools in international business. NGMI supports organizations and managers in their pursuit of their global ambitions.

To date, over 73,000 individuals and over 250 organizations have participated in the GMI. Connect with us today to learn more.

What we do

We offer:

A unique scientific assessment

A unique scientific assessment called Global Mindset Inventory (GMI) to measure an individual’s, a group’s, or an organization’s profile of a Global Mindset.

Comprehensive dashboard on over 100 countries

Each dashboard offers uptodate information about a country’s economic performance, societal context, quality of governance, entrepreneurial capacity, cultural profile, gender equality, sustainability initiatives, and the level of national trust.

Open enrollment and custom made workshops

Open enrollment and custom made workshops on how to improve an individual’s, a group’s, and an organization's stock of global digital mindset.

Workshops

Workshops on how to succeed in implementing country specific or multiple country global strategies.

Workshops on cross country cultural, leadership, and trust building initiatives.

Our mission

We create pioneering rigorous science to develop leaders who excel in a globally interconnected, digitally driven world. We use unique scientific assessments to empower individuals and organizations worldwide to navigate the complexities of the global digital age, drive digital transformation, and contribute to sustainable development around the globe.

Global Mindset Inventory

The GMI is a scientifically based assessment engineered to reveal one's Global Mindset profile and prepare them for success in global digital business environments. The GMI serves as a cognitive, affective, and behavioral framework that enables leaders to identify and develop the attributes required to effectively address the complexities of a global digital environment.

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Mansour Javidan

Najafi Chair Professor in Global Mindset and Digital Transformation and Executive Director of Najafi Global Mindset Institute