November 21st, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
By Frank Mulligan
Gender confusion seems to be the topic of the day right now, with a recent report that cites 30% of young women identifying their personality as part-male, part-female.
This has important implications for the workplace, especially for those who have yet to recognize the sea change in attitudes.
According to the survey, which was conducted with 800 female one-child policy students from universities around Shanghai, about twice as many as a previous survey, 10 years ago, see themselves as part-female, part-male in their attitudes.
These androgynous attitudes appear to derive from the intense competition that the current generation has to go through. Read the rest of “Androgynous Attitudes” or post a comment
June 28th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
Although Stanley Chow from Hong Kong hasn’t come from far, China is still an eye-opener for him. Two years ago he got invited to China by CCG (Communication Central Group) to help amalgamate five smaller companies. He discovers a thousand and one differences between people, cultures, skillsets, experiences, work atmosphere, and lifestyles. His assignment? To establish a harmonious collaboration. How he manages to do that? “Being honest is the key.”
As a real ‘Hongkie’ (people born and raised in Hong Kong) Chow is brought up in the knowledge that his future is rosy. “There is a very well-respected writer in Hong Kong who wrote an article named ‘I am a Hongkie’. He explained that Hong Kong has had very good prosperity over the last twenty years, and that chances are Read the rest of “Hongkie talks Chinese” or post a comment
June 26th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
By Eric Castro
Chinese people arrive on time for meetings and other occasions (and sometimes 5 or 10 minutes in advance). It is considered rude to arrive late for engagements of any kind. Traveling from one point to another in many cities in China can be extremely time-consuming due to traffic delays. Make sure you leave early enough to make it to your destination on time.
Take time to get to know your counterparts. You will need to establish a high level of trust in your partner. Business style in China relies on personal relationships based on trust rather than legalized, impersonal obligations. Don’t rush things. Read the rest of “Special Things to Consider When Negotiating in China” or post a comment
June 21st, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
By Jeremy Gordon
Starbucks seems to be everywhere in China’s big cities (it has around 200 branches) and locals and expats alike can be found reading, meeting and drinking the high-priced hot stuff. The success of Starbucks in China has been hailed as a victory for a foreign consumer brand, and proof that urban Chinese consumers will spend money for the right product / service / experience.
Read the rest of “A (Consumer) Storm in a (Foreign) Coffee Cup” or post a comment
June 21st, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
Imagine, you are in China and you want to enjoy the traditional Chinese cuisine at an authentic Chinese restaurant. In your travel guide you find a restaurant ‘you have to visit’ and you make a reservation. Then the waitress hands you the menu: its in Chinese!
Want to know what it is you just ordered before actually eating it? Shanghai Rainbow Consulting made a special Read the rest of “Man man chi” or post a comment
