ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way multilingual virtual teams communicate, yet we know little about how this transformation will affect MVTs. Generative AI tools, such as Google Translate for machine translation and ChatGPT for language editing, hold the potential to significantly reduce language barriers, challenging the relevance of existing language-related theories and empirical insights in international management research. On the other hand, the current imperfections in generative AI could introduce new misunderstandings to communication and multilingual virtual team members’ apprehension about integrating generative AI in teamwork may hamper team dynamics and inclusivity. The future impact of generative AI on multilingual virtual teams hinges on the development of AI technologies to overcome current imperfections and on how multilingual virtual team members adapt to, and embrace such technologies. This webinar discusses the impact of generative AI on multilingual virtual teams as a double-edged sword and explores several potential scenarios for the future of communication.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Helene Tenzer is associate professor of international management at LMU Munich School of Management in Germany. Her research interests include language diversity in multinational organizations, multilingual and virtual teams, leadership in multinational organizations, international HRM and OB. Helene is on the editorial review boards of Academy of Management Review, Journal of World Business and Management International Review. Her work has been published in journals such as the Journal of International Business Studies, Leadership Quarterly, Journal of World Business, and Academy of Management Learning and Education. Helene also runs a mailing list for international management researchers with an interest in language, which currently has about 130 international subscribers.