This introduction to business in China is for new expatriates and their spouses. Included are a half-hour session on culture and essentials of understanding the special values and ways of work and a half-hour overview of the current business environment and climate in China.

Key Discussion Points: 

• Core values in China and how they appear leading teams.

• Understanding diversity factors on teams.

• Cultural factors affecting external relationships.

   

• Key business trends affecting global companies in China

• Current opportunities and risks to European companies

• Trends for expatriates to better understand in today’s China

Who Should Attend:

New overseas arrivals to China or experienced Expatriates looking for a cultural refresher and to follow business trends.

Trainer Info:

John Dorris

John is a Founder and the Chief Cultural Officer of Sino Associates with more than 23 years of training, coaching, and facilitation experience in Asia, including 21 years of leadership development experience in China. John has developed tens of thousands of professionals in leadership practices across Asia and North America with a focus on Global Leadership and coaching leaders transitioning to new roles.

His Global Leadership courses prepare leaders to create impact and drive results on international teams and leverage proprietary tools such Sino’s VAE and 3A. He has worked with supervisor to executive level leaders from every corner of the world to be more effective and strategic in multinational organizations.

John brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients through his rich international background having lived and worked in nine countries. Beyond to providing services to corporate clients, John has served as an APEC speaker on global balance in business and as an adjunct professor on the topics of leadership and coaching.

John is certified in 12 standard cross-cultural tools including assessments and training courses covering all major academic and business settings. His signature workshop on Diversity and Inclusion has been highly praised by fortune 100 companies, embassies and consulates across Asia.