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EDC Communications International offers the unique combination of a proven pre-field tool that quantifies predictive factors of expatriate success with an on-field assessment designed to maximize performance.
As opportunities to expand into international markets grow exponentially, the risks and costs of failed expatriate assignments rise as well. Recent studies reveal stunning long-term costs related to the early return or failed overseas performance of expatriates. The average cost of a three year American expatriate assignment is $1 million and 70% fail in the first year!
Visionary organizations are relying on expatriate assessment, training and coaching as successful intervention strategies to minimize such costs. Innovative, accurate evaluation tools, both for pre-field and onsite use, coupled with effective training and coaching, provide proven results. By identifying and preparing the best candidates for overseas work, organizations are experiencing benefits such as:
• Saving enormous costs of expatriate early return or poor performance
• Improved negotiations, sales and marketing results; avoiding loss of profitable markets
• Ability of leadership to develop profitable long-term cultural contacts
Researchers who investigate intercultural relations indicate that assessment and training make a significant difference in facilitating intercultural performance.
THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION
The Dodd IRA Expatriate Pre-field Readiness Assessment
The Dodd Intercultural Readiness Assessment© (IRA) is a proven instrument for evaluating intercultural readiness before an assignment. The IRA© has a large sample base and a predictability factor of 70% making it invaluable for decision-makers, expatriate candidates and trainers in evaluating readiness for an intercultural experience in order to avoid the risks of costly failed assignments. Results are presented in a 16 page on-line delivered report.
MAXIMIZING EXPATRIATE PERFORMANCE
The CernySmith CSAI-BC™ On-Field Expatriate Adaptation Assessment
The CernySmith Adjustment Index (CSAI) is the first well-researched, reliable, accurate tool for screening and evaluating cross-cultural adjustment in the field. It is comprised of 97 items that measure 20 scales of adjustment in 5 domains. Results are presented in a 23 page on-line delivered report.
Both the IRA© and the CSAI-BC™ are classified as level B instruments requiring instrument interpretation and feedback by a EDC Communications Certified Coach.
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