I give them exposure to international opportunities or business that would make them more competitive. Marshall's interest in Russia was sparked by a trip there in 1993 with MBA students from Babson College, where he was teaching at the time. CDC keeps a database of volunteer experts in a variety of fields, and matches them with appeals from companies and institutions in Central Europe and the Former Soviet Union. At least 10 years Advisors must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as an entrepreneur, senior-level manager or administrator. Marshall, for example, worked for Chevron in refinery design, construction and operation as well as in project analysis, business planning, marketing research and economic analysis.
Volunteers pay for food and other daily expenses.
I've been in every type of Russian apartment that exists. It can take getting used to. Milk might be sold in plastic bags and there can be interruptions in the delivery of water, particularly hot water. A deluxe apartment is one with an electric tea kettle, Marshall quipped. I've got a network that's helpful for companies trying to understand why things in international business go the way they do.