Business management in China is changing, says management consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs — long guided by Confucianism’s emphasis on authority and regulation — are now looking to Taoist philosophy for a new, dynamic leadership style that believes things spontaneously transform and naturally achieve perfection when they’re supported, not controlled. The TED Talks […]
Archives for February 2021
14 things you may not know about China’s Economy
Background explainers, news, and analysis on China’s economy, including its opening up, the US-China trade war, the impact of tariffs and trade talks, growth rates and other key economic data, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Greater Bay Area plan. Read the full article here… To accelerate the success of your leaders and high […]
10 action areas to help HR embrace digital transformation
According to a just-published report by IBM, Accelerating the Journey to HR 3.0, there are 10 essential areas that HR professionals need to address to transform the talent management process. HR 3.0 is a digital focus on employee experience, design thinking, chatbots, transparency, actionable insights, critical skills, and attrition rates. Among the key takeaways of the […]
Chinese search giant Baidu doubles down on smart cars as revenue stalls
Chinese internet search giant Baidu plans to launch a new smart car model under a joint venture with leading Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in about three years, said Baidu CEO and founder Robin Li Yanhong on Thursday. “We will try to beat the market to launch this new car as soon as we […]
Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy | Fang Ruan
Business management in China is changing, says management consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs — long guided by Confucianism’s emphasis on authority and regulation — are now looking to Taoist philosophy for a new, dynamic leadership style that believes things spontaneously transform and naturally achieve perfection when they’re supported, not controlled. Watch the full […]
How to Assess Intercultural Sensitivity / ICQ
Anne de Landsheer is a specialist in Intercultural Intelligence – a vitally important aptitude for executives and scientists working across borders and cultures. Her previous post is Are You Measuring Intercultural Intelligence? . Here, she speaks with writer Joan Miller. MILLER: Anne, how do you assess the ICQ of an executive level candidate? Are […]
China’s online advertising market expands in 2020
The scale of China’s internet advertising market expanded to nearly 500 billion yuan (about $77 billion) in 2020, up 14 percent year on year, according to the latest statistical report on internet development. The figure marked the third year in a row that market growth had slowed. Internet advertising via mobile devices commanded a market […]
Are you prepared for employees returning from Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is a significant travel period for many Chinese citizens to return home and celebrate the new year. Usually, the period marks the largest migration in the world with many returning for an extended holiday. However, amidst the on-going pandemic and domestic COVID-19 breakouts, the Chinese government encourages only necessary travel during the […]
4 key steps to strategic manpower planning
While short-term operational workforce planning has its positives, employers need to consider how they can carry out long-term strategic manpower planning in order to sustain a certain level of organizational adaptability for the long haul, share experts from Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). Strategic planning is the secret behind any successful […]