November 15th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
The Three Golden Rules for Winning in Any Negotiation
By Osama El-Kadi
Throughout 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
November 14th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
Confucius 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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November 14th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
By Greg Bissky
Confucius 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.
Chinese reports are often filled with polite but meaningless words; business letters and faxes take one, and often two or three, paragraphs to get to the point. Chinese meetings are characterized by general and/or superficial discussion: ensuring that no one loses face is more important than clearly examining the entire range of opinions. What’s missing from Chinese communication are well-reasoned arguments, strong conclusions, clear recommendations, tough questions, candid opinions and frank disagreements. All require a person to be definite, to clearly say This is what I think, and thus all risk hurting a relationship with those who disagree (especially in hierarchical relationships). Read the rest of “Effects on Business Communication” or post a comment
October 5th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
Moving to China is a big challenge. Who is going to advise you on whether to rent or buy a house, how to build a network, and where to find the chamber of commerce? Colin Friedman has been in China since 1998 and knows all about these things. For two and a half years now, he has been running his own company – China Expert International Ltd – in what he calls ‘getting people started’: helping you utilize your expertise to the best in China.
Know the Market
Informing yourself before moving to a different country seems logical. However Colin Friedman has met many expats and companies that have failed in their preparation. Especially in the sectors where technology is involved: “They are bringing their high-quality products to a society that is prepared to accept ‘good enough’, rather than state-of-the-art. A country in which the average income is so low that people simply do not have a disposable income. Of course, in time they will be Read the rest of “Ask Colin Friedman for China Expert advice” or post a comment
June 15th, 2007 by China Business Success Stories
Ron Cune experienced China for the first time during a fantastic holiday. A course in Chinese, an exchange project, and a round-trip further he was devoted to the country. Upon receiving a financial bonus he took his chances: he moved to China. Currently he is staying in a pleasant office in Beijing and his company DragonDancers has reached lightning speed. The philosophy behind the DragonDancers brand name: the Chinese dragon dances through perfect coordination, collaboration and harmony between those that let it move. Cune explains how a Western company can equally move smoothly in the Land of the Dragon.
“For the Chinese, ‘face’ is very important. Loss of face is disastrous for them, so you have to communicate and act tactfully.” Cune found this out the hard way: “The thing I did wrong in my first job was Read the rest of “Chinese Freedom of Movement” or post a comment
