Presentation at the IHRM conference in Birmingham, UK

1. International Talent Management - Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence 11th International Human Resource Management Conference Birmingham, June 11th, 2010 Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz Tobias Scholz

2. Current Situation Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence The Germans, unlike some of their UEFA rivals have fully embraced the possibilities of a multi-cultural team. “ ” Kartik Krishnaiyer, Director of Communications for the North American Soccer League, 2010

3. Current Situation Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence Cultural Differences become more important between talents. (Van Ryssen and Godar 2000) But: Teams are selected by their skills and not by their culture. (Watson et al. 1993) Can cultural diversity be beneficial for the team performance? (Tschang 2007)

7. Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence Cultural Background (Hofstede, 1980) well known and well researched definitions of cultural values. Individualism - Collectivism, Power Distance, Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence (Ang and Inkpen, 2008) is the individual ability to adapt to new cultural settings. Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence

8. Research Model (PLS) Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence Teamwork Quality Individualism/Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence Mindfulness Team Performance

10. Results Teamwork Quality Individual/Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence Mindfulness Team Performance Teamwork Quality Individual/Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence Mindfulness Team Performance Teamwork Quality Individual/Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence Mindfulness Team Performance Teamwork Quality Individual/Collectivism Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Cultural Intelligence Mindfulness Team Performance Artists and Audio Designer (n=19) Community Manager and Quality Assurance (n=20) Game Designer (n=37) Producer and Programmer (n=90) Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence 0,826 0,457 0,067 0,424 -0,342 0,411

11. Contributions Cultural Background has to be reviewed, based on the distinct job fields. Cultural Background is difficult to change or train. (Triandis 2006) Cultural Intelligence is trainable. Cultural Intelligent Worker seeks fitting companies as well. Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence

12. What did we learn? Cultural Background influences the recruiting. Cultural Intelligence influences the Human Resources development and training. Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence lead to Employee Satisfaction. Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence

13. Tobias Scholz [email_address] Thank you for your attention! Tobias Scholz: International Talent Management Tentative Implications from Cultural Background and Cultural Intelligence