Mark Schaub

Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team

Is your local talent pool too small and expensive? This talk reveals how to build a world-class team by hiring from Africa's cost-effective tech hubs.

Local Candidates vs International Talent - Building the Very Best Dev Team
#1about 2 minutes

Comparing local German developers with international African talent

The discussion contrasts the scarcity of skilled developers in Germany with the large, available talent pool in Africa.

#2about 2 minutes

Navigating the war for talent and remote work complexity

Building a dev team requires addressing the shift from quantity to quality in the war for talent, cultural differences, and the complexities of remote work models.

#3about 3 minutes

Evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of hiring locally

Hiring local candidates offers advantages in cultural understanding and language, but faces challenges like a limited talent pool and higher salary costs.

#4about 2 minutes

Leveraging the benefits of a global talent pool

Sourcing talent internationally provides access to a larger pool, diverse perspectives, and cost advantages, but requires proactive cultural and logistical management.

#5about 2 minutes

The unique advantages of sourcing developers from Africa

Hiring developers from Africa offers specific benefits like English proficiency, compatible time zones, lower costs, and an adaptable mentality.

#6about 3 minutes

Practical strategies for successful remote team integration

Successfully integrating international teams involves fostering cultural connections with tools like Kahoot and leveraging cost-effective training opportunities.

#7about 1 minute

Uncovering the hidden potential of Africa's developer market

The African developer market, often overlooked by German companies in favor of Asia, holds a significant pool of experienced senior talent.

#8about 5 minutes

Q&A on customer profiles and cross-time-zone collaboration

The Q&A session covers ideal customer profiles for Tunga, market drivers for hiring, and successful collaboration across different time zones like the US and Scandinavia.

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The growing importance of global labor market data
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Final advice on building a modern and effective talent strategy
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Building an AI talent hub outside major tech capitals
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Building an AI talent hub outside major tech capitals

When worlds collide: How will generative AI change the way we design and build software

Common mistakes companies make in attracting and retaining talent
00:48 MIN

Common mistakes companies make in attracting and retaining talent

Attract and Retain Talent: Strategies that Work

How small companies can win talent with remote work
14:47 MIN

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Beyond the 9–5: Designing Work Around Humans

The power of community in talent acquisition
17:25 MIN

The power of community in talent acquisition

Talent Acquisition: Putting People First in the Age of AI

Reaching untapped talent from non-traditional backgrounds
26:04 MIN

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