Why attend ‘People Management in Asia Pacific’? With the prevalence of matrix management structures and global teams, western managers are often required to manage a workforce not just in one country but across a broader region such as Asia- Pacific. Although often grouped together as a collective region, every country in Asia-Pacific has its own identity and culture, each presenting its own set of opportunities and challenges. Maximising human capital effectively across this diverse region requires an understanding of local workforce behaviours and an ability to adapt your approach to local conditions.
‘People Management in Asia-Pacific’ offers in-depth insights into the challenges and opportunities facing western managers working with this region, whether on the ground or via virtual communication. Training will provide you with greater awareness of the complex cultural issues at play which will enable you to get the most from your Asian staff and harness the diverse skills and talents available to you.
Benefits
‘People Management in Asia- Pacific’ provides participants with:
- An understanding of cultural values influencing behaviours in Asia-Pacific countries
- A comparison of key management styles in the West and across the Asia-Pacific region
- Practical strategies for managing local staff more effectively whether face-to-face or virtually
- A take-away toolkit for developing best practice for managing in Asia-Pacific
Who should attend?
‘People Management in Asia- Pacific’ is aimed at HR and business managers who are:
- About to relocate to the Asia-Pacific region
- Remotely managing teams based in Asia-Pacific
- Working in the UK with expatriates from the region
- International assignments or relocation specialists
Course Content
Our People Management in Asia Pacific public programme includes:
- Country profiles – key similarities and contrasts
- Cultural drivers affecting working practices across the region
- Understanding and adapting to communication styles
- Expectations and perceptions of management in Asia- Pacific
- Flexing your management style for improved effectiveness
- Managing virtual meetings with colleagues from Asia- Pacific
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Practical strategies and techniques for more effective people management in Asia- Pacific
People Management in Asia Pacific Course Trainer
BA in Business Studies
Chartered FCIPD
LC is a seasoned Human Resources and Cultural Awareness Training professional with over 30 years experience in both strategic and operational HR. She has extensive international experience throughout Europe and Asia including five years spent living and working in Singapore.
LC has many years of “hands on” HR experience, working in blue chip companies in the financial services, business to business, publishing, airline and engineering companies in both UK/Europe and Asia- Pacific. She joined McGraw Hill Europe in 1998 where she was responsible for the HR function to over 16 European group companies and set up and implemented performance management programmes in addition to running training in recruitment, employment law and equal opportunities. She then relocated to Singapore as Human Resources Director for McGraw Hill Asia- Pacific and spent five years establishing the HR function for eleven growing businesses with 1100 professional staff in throughout the region. Her work involved spending time in all of these countries hiring and managing staff, negotiating with external vendors and delivering training.
LC now works as a consultant providing international organisations with cross cultural training, virtual team building and coaching programmes. She is frequently invited to speak at Conferences/Seminars, worldwide. LC has worked with numerous Communicaid clients including Barclays Bank, Cable & Wireless, Cadbury, Colt Telecommunications, Pfizer, SriLankan Airlines and Tesco. |
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