TRAINING AND CONSULTING

CHINA BUSINESS CULTURE TRAINING

Are you doing business in China? Do you consider entering the Chinese market? Do you work with Chinese counterparts face-to-face or virtually? Whatever your transaction with or prior knowledge of China, our China Business Culture program will help you make the best of opportunities for success by dealing with Chinese more confidently and effectively.

Besides introducing the essentials of Chinese business culture, this program builds up four kinds of intercultural competence—intercultural sensitivity, intercultural communication, building commitment, and managing uncertainty.

By improving your competence in these areas, you will

• Become aware of the cultural assumptions behind your and their behavior;
• Communicate effectively with Chinese business partners, employees, clients, and suppliers face-to-face or virtually;
• Understand how business relationships in China are established and maintained;
• Detect problems early when they are still soluble.

WESTERN BUSINESS CULTURE TRAINING

Does your company operate in China? Do you manage Chinese employees face-to-face or virtually? Do you sometimes feel communication with Chinese employees is suboptimal but cannot quite put your finger on the problem? If so, you may consider our Western Business Culture program. It will not only help you understand issues between you and your Chinese employees, but also help them see the situation from your point of view so you both can adapt accordingly.

Besides introducing the essentials of Western business culture, this program builds up four kinds of intercultural competence—intercultural sensitivity, intercultural communication, building commitment, and managing uncertainty.

• By improving employees’ competence in these areas, it will help them
• Grasp the cultural assumptions behind your and their behavior;
• Communicate effectively with Western colleagues face-to-face or virtually;
• Be more assertive and proactive in business situations;
• Be valuable members of a multicultural team.

EXPATRIAT RELOCATION TRAINING

Moving to China? Excited but anxious? Our Expatriate Relocation training gives you a realistic picture of work and life there, helps you relieve the tension of cultural transition, and trains you to cope with culture shock.

By following our program, you and your family will understand today’s China and the history behind it; learn to live safely, healthily, and happily in an alien environment; develop communication and social skills to integrate into local society; and learn how to enjoy a successful career in a predominantly Chinese business environment.

TRAINING STYLE AND METHODS

All our programs are tailored to to fit your needs—leadership, communication, negotiation, teambuilding, market entry, mergers and acquisitions, or setting up a joint venture. You will also get practical tips on what to do and avoid when dealing with Chinese plus the chance to discuss challenges you face doing business with them.

We provide classroom as well as webinar or Skype training that is concrete, practical, and elementary or advanced, depending on your prior knowledge. We use case studies, roleplaying, and various interactive exercises—not just theory. The case studies are based on real-life situations. 

We also offer the Intercultural Readiness Check (IRC), a leading online device to assess your intercultural aptitude and flexibility. Individual coaching follows the assessment.

All training by whatever method is in Chinese or English.

CHINA BUSINESS CONSULTING