Recommended Tools for the Selection Process

Self-Assessment for Global Endeavors
(SAGE & SAGE for Spouses)

Assesses Adaptability for:

  • HR/Management: establishment of a candidate pool for international assignments (not adequate for employment decisions)
  • Employees (& partners): self-selection into or out of candidacy for international assignments
  • Employees: to foster the family conversations necessary to make informed decisions

Tucker Assessment Profile (TAP)

Assesses Adaptability and Intercultural Competence for:

  • HR/Management: to assist in go/no go employment decisions with respect to international assignments
  • Employees: can also be used as basis for coaching international assignment candidates

Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI)

Assesses intercultural sensitivity (a crucial aspect of Intercultural Competence) for:

  • HR/Management: to assist in go/no go decisions with respect to management of multicultural workgroups
  • HR/Management: to assist in career planning
  • Employees: can be used as basis for career coaching
Summary Comparison Chart of all IOR Assessment Tools...