I enjoyed gaining an insight into the psychology of a cross-cultural move and the subtle and unexpected differences between North American and British culture.
Paul Tepperman, Director Global Sales Strategy, Cadbury SchweppesAn international assignment to China can be a challenging and stressful experience and a failure to adapt to a new set of cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration and misunderstanding.
The most populous country in the world, the People’s Republic of China continues to see foreign businesses race to invest in its increasingly prosperous companies and industries. A country of complex social and business etiquette and traditions, understanding Chinese business culture and way of life is paramount for any professional embarking on an experience of living and working in China.
Communicaid’s Living & Working in China 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 China, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Chinese culture inside and outside the workplace.
Ensure a successful international assignment in China by learning more about Chinese business and social culture.
Benefits of Living and Working in China Courses
A Communicaid Living and Working in China course will provide you with:
Who should attend?
A Communicaid Living and Working in China Course course will be of benefit if you:
Course content
All our Living and Working in China 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 China course typically includes:
Approach
Our courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Brussels, 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 China course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Your Living and Working in China 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 intercultural training team.
BP
BP is a senior business professional with significant international management and marketing experience. He lived in Singapore between 1977 and 1982 and in Hong Kong for four years during the mid 1990s. He continues to do business throughout the region with particular focus on China and Hong Kong.
BP started his career as a construction engineer for Eastern Electricity. He joined Pirelli in 1966 and worked throughout the UK before moving to Singapore as their resident Far East engineer. His UK career with Pirelli then included roles as marketing manager, corporate external affairs and corporate commercial manager. As Far East director for Pirelli, BP was based in Hong Kong but opened up the market in China negotiating numerous contracts across the country.
BP is currently on secondment from Pirelli acting as business adviser and export promoter on Hong Kong and China for the Department of Trade and Industry. He is also business advisor for the China-Britain Business Council giving advice on a variety of sectors including construction, manufacturing and telecommunications. Part of his present role is to give lectures and seminars and hold clinics on doing business in China and Hong Kong so as to better understand their markets. As well as running Communicaid’s Doing Business in China public programme, he has delivered successful personalised Living and Working in China courses for clients including the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Gillette and Pfizer.
An international assignment to China can be a challenging and stressful experience and a failure to adapt to a new set of cultural rules and behaviours can cause frustration and misunderstanding.
The most populous country in the world, the People’s Republic of China continues to see foreign businesses race to invest in its increasingly prosperous companies and industries. A country of complex social and business etiquette and traditions, understanding Chinese business culture and way of life is paramount for any professional embarking on an experience of living and working in China.
Communicaid’s Living & Working in China 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 China, as well as conveying an understanding of the underlying elements that shape Chinese culture inside and outside the workplace.
Ensure a successful international assignment in China by learning more about Chinese business and social culture.
Benefits of Living and Working in China Courses
A Communicaid Living and Working in China course will provide you with:
Who should attend?
A Communicaid Living and Working in China Course course will be of benefit if you:
Course content
All our Living and Working in China 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 China course typically includes:
Approach
Our courses are available seven days a week, 365 days a year, either at one of our training centres in London, Paris, Brussels, 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 China course will be discussed during your diagnostic consultancy.
Your Living and Working in China 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 intercultural training team.
BP
BP is a senior business professional with significant international management and marketing experience. He lived in Singapore between 1977 and 1982 and in Hong Kong for four years during the mid 1990s. He continues to do business throughout the region with particular focus on China and Hong Kong.
BP started his career as a construction engineer for Eastern Electricity. He joined Pirelli in 1966 and worked throughout the UK before moving to Singapore as their resident Far East engineer. His UK career with Pirelli then included roles as marketing manager, corporate external affairs and corporate commercial manager. As Far East director for Pirelli, BP was based in Hong Kong but opened up the market in China negotiating numerous contracts across the country.
BP is currently on secondment from Pirelli acting as business adviser and export promoter on Hong Kong and China for the Department of Trade and Industry. He is also business advisor for the China-Britain Business Council giving advice on a variety of sectors including construction, manufacturing and telecommunications. Part of his present role is to give lectures and seminars and hold clinics on doing business in China and Hong Kong so as to better understand their markets. As well as running Communicaid’s Doing Business in China public programme, he has delivered successful personalised Living and Working in China courses for clients including the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Gillette and Pfizer.
