China Lesson Eight: The two things it takes to do successful business in China

November 16th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

China Lesson Eight: The two things it takes to do successful business in ChinaFirst: an open and flexible mind. May I introduce my two lady friends?

Some people look at this picture and see a crone. Some people see a young woman. Some people can see both, but not at the same time. They choose the one they will see.

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China Lesson Eight: The two things it takes to do successful business in China

November 16th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

An open, flexible mind and a serious commitment.

By Ernie Tadla

Success in China, flexible mind and serious commitmentFirst: an open and flexible mind. May I introduce my two lady friends?

Some people look at this picture and see a crone. Some people see a young woman. Some people can see both, but not at the
same time. They choose the one they will see.

If you are able to see both, you switch from old lady to young lady by changing your perception, your paradigm. Nothing changes on the outside, only on the inside. You can see and understand both sides. Read the rest of “China Lesson Eight: The two things it takes to do successful business in China” or post a comment

The ABC of the Negotiation Game

November 15th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

The ABC of the Negotiation GameThroughout my 30 years in the negotiation game and while playing at all levels, I realised that these three golden rules are really what matter for achieving great results in the game.

These rules apply to any type of negotiation game, whether it is multimillion pound deal, buying a car or a house — The same rules apply.

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The ABC of the Negotiation Game

November 15th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

The Three Golden Rules for Winning in Any Negotiation

By Osama El-Kadi

Golden negotiation rulesThroughout my 30 years in the negotiation game and while playing at all levels, I realised that these three golden rules are really what matter for achieving great results in the game.

These rules apply to any type of negotiation game, whether it is multimillion pound deal, buying a car or a house — The same rules apply.

The wonderful thing about these golden rules is that even an unskilled negotiators can, not only be a players over night but also win big time using these three golden rules; They are the ABC of the negotiation game. Read the rest of “The ABC of the Negotiation Game” or post a comment

Confucian Effects on Business Communication

November 14th, 2007  by China Business Success Stories

Confucian Effects on Business CommunicationConfucius is still alive in Chinese Asia (as well as in Japan, Korea and Vietnam). Proving far stronger than the (European) ideas of Marx or Lenin, his moral and societal philosophy easily overcame the concerted efforts of the Chinese Communist Party in China to “rid the nation of [his] feudal teachings.” From Shanghai to Taipei to Hong Kong to Singapore, his influence can be seen in all aspects of Chinese society, especially Chinese business communication.

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