Living and Working in Hong Kong

With a unique history and vibrant economy, Hong Kong continues to be a hub of business and financial activity as well as the gateway to the markets of mainland China. Hong Kong is a city where eastern and western values merge and where traditional Chinese social and business etiquette blends with a capitalist drive inherited through more than a century of British colonial rule. Understanding Hong Kong’s business culture and way of life is paramount for any professional embarking on the experience of living and working in Hong Kong.

An international assignment in Hong Kong can be a challenging and stressful experience. Failure to adapt to a new set of cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration and misunderstanding. Communicaid’s Living & Working in Hong Kong cultural awareness training courses are designed to respond to the needs of international assignees by providing practical information and advice on the various aspects of living and working in Hong Kong, as well as convey an understanding of the underlying elements that shape culture inside and outside the Hong Kong workplace.

Benefits

A Communicaid Living and Working in Hong Kong course will provide you with:

- A comprehensive insight to Hong Kong and its historical, social and economic development
- An understanding of Hong Kong’s culture or ‘way of doing things’
- Key communication tools and skills to understand and respond to business and social   subtleties and nuances of culture while living and working in Hong Kong
- An awareness of culture and country “shock”—and how to survive it
- Essential practical information to improve your experience of living and working in Hong Kong

Who should attend

A Communicaid Living and Working in Hong Kong programme will be of benefit to you if you:

- Are about to relocate or have just relocated to Hong Kong for business purposes
- Work on short-term assignments or projects in Hong Kong and spend periods of time in Hong   Kong

Course Content

All our Living and Working in Hong Kong training courses are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients depending on their personal/organisational requirements and existing skills set. A Living and Working in Hong Kong course typically includes:

- An overview of Hong Kong culture including Confucianism, collectivism and harmony
- People and society in Hong Kong
- Relations between Hong Kong SAR and mainland China
- Practical information on living and working in Hong Kong
- Social and business etiquette: essential tips
- Working with people from Hong Kong: building relationships
- Attitudes and values in Hong Kong business culture
- Management and negotiation styles in Hong Kong
- Working practices and business etiquette in Hong Kong
- Effective business communication
- Tips and strategies for successful living and working in Hong Kong

Approach

Living and Working in Hong Kong courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Frankfurt and New York or at your offices in any location worldwide. We usually recommend a one or two day course but can also offer a more flexible format to suit your schedule.

Suitably tailored materials will be used throughout your course and your trainer will provide a balance of structured input and discussion of case studies and scenarios relevant to your own particular context.

The most appropriate training format, content and approach for your Living and Working in Hong Kong course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.

Living and Working in Hong Kong Course Trainer

Your trainer will be assigned to you following the results of your diagnostic consultancy according to your objectives and areas of focus. Detailed below is a sample profile of a member of our Hong Kong cultural training team.

DG

DG is a highly regarded institutional sales professional and securities expert with broad experience of global markets. He is an effective business builder and has expertise in staff recruitment and motivation, marketing and business planning. DG has had strong links with South East Asia for over twenty years including a period of thirteen years spent living and working in Hong Kong.

DG started his financial career in the City but in 1986 was approached to set up a new company in Hong Kong. His time in Hong Kong also included key positions with County NatWest Securities, Morgan Stanley Asia and DBS Securities. Always based in Hong Kong, DG was often additionally responsible for client expansion and liaison throughout South East Asia, in particular in Singapore.

On his return to the UK in 1996, DG continued to work for companies with a strong presence in South East Asia. In December 2001 he became a founding partner in Enterprise Private Capital Limited, a fund management. DG now works on a freelance basis and continues to visit Hong Kong regularly. In 2003 DG joined Communicaid’s team of cultural trainers and has since delivered numerous Living & Working in Hong Kong and Doing Business in Hong Kong cultural training programmes.