Expatriate Rules of the Road

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Expatriate Rules of the

RoadGuest Presenter: Chuck CsizmarFounder & PrincipalCMC Compensation Group

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AGENDAAGENDAExpatriate Rules of the Road


Presented by:Chuck CsizmarFounder & PrincipalCMC Compensation Group

AGENDAAGENDA A Complex and Costly Affair


AGENDAAGENDAA Complex and Costly Affair


Procedural technicalities

Emotional stress

Career risks

Huge cost commitment

AGENDAAGENDAYet Still They Come


Knowledge transfer

Skill development

Integrating an acquisition

Corporate representation

AGENDAAGENDA You Must Stay on Track


AGENDAAGENDAYou Must Stay on Track


Failure rate is too common

Expat relationships require effort & attention

Create a win-win scenario

No guarantees, but common sense helps

“Rules of the Road” can help steer the adventure

AGENDAAGENDA Have a Policy


AGENDAAGENDAHave a Policy & Use It


Policy delays are common

Minimize negotiating “feeding frenzy”

Avoid “stealth expatriates”

“Get it done” attitude is costly

AGENDAAGENDA Why Are You Doing This?


AGENDAAGENDARequire a Business Case


Can you answer the “why?” question?

What is the assignment ROI?

Advance notice of projected costs

Soft answers cost hard dollars

AGENDAAGENDA Approval Chain of Command


AGENDAAGENDAApproval Chain of Command


Establish gatekeeper approval process

Managers will try to game the system

Unauthorized signatures still cost

AGENDAAGENDAConsider Non-Traditional Assignments


Use shorter term assignments

Extended business trips

More attractive to candidates

Lower costs, easier adjustments

AGENDAAGENDASelect Employee Ambassadors


AGENDAAGENDASelect Employee Ambassadors


Remember “The Ugly American”?

Who has the right personna?

Live with local residents, not above them

The family is involved too

Provide cultural orientation & language lessons

AGENDAAGENDAAlways Have a Backup Candidate


Avoid having all eggs in one basket

It’s all about leverage

Look for “thanks for the opportunity,” vs

“So, you want a favor?”

AGENDAAGENDA Avoid Special Deals


AGENDAAGENDAAvoid Special Deals


Special arrangements become common knowledge

Be mindful of creating precedents

Major dissatisfier for your community

Confirm arrangements before departure

AGENDAAGENDA Focus on the Details


AGENDAAGENDAFocus on the Details


“Safe” issues can rise up & bite

Clarify, clarify, clarify

Document terms & conditions

We need a signature

AGENDAAGENDAHave a “Hand-Holder” in Place


Local contact point for host country issues

Decision-making authority & responsibility

Do not rely on volunteers

Assign home country contact as well

AGENDAAGENDADo Not Forget Them


Assignees require constant communication

“Out in the provinces” feeds discontent

Every assignee should have a mentor

AGENDAAGENDA Have an Exit Strategy


AGENDAAGENDAHave an Exit Strategy


Constant worry for assignees

Experienced expats are valuable resources

Have a repatriation plan

Avoid last-minute shuffles

AGENDAAGENDA You Can Do This


AGENDAAGENDA You Can Do This


Expat assignments will always be costly & complex

Assignees will always have issues

Following the “rules” can steer the adventure

You can create a win-win scenario

AGENDAAGENDA CMC Compensation Group


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www.cmccompensationgroup.com

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Expatriate Rules of the Road

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