Claire, an INSEAD MBA, is American. Alain is French. They have seen their roles shift and switch unexpectedly. Claire has built a career in M&A in banking. Alain has been changing careers, working in industry and as an entrepreneur.
The purpose of this case series is to promote a discussion of career issues in the complexity of dual-career and multi-cultural families. A particular focus is on the importance of building personal skills to deal with this complexity. Self-awareness and sensitivity to understanding differences are key themes which emerge as essential to resolving these career and family issues.
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