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Time2024-01-23 | 08:30 - 09:45
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Venue:Nanshan International Communication Center 南山国际化交流中心
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Address:Nanshan International Communication Center, Shuangxi Garden, Wanghai Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
南山国际化交流中心,深圳南山区望海路双玺花园一期一楼 -
Fee:Members: Free |
Non Members: 400
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.
Language: English
This event is free to members.
Agenda:
8:30am-8:45am: Arrival of guests
8:45am-9:10am: Cross cultural orientation by John Dorris, Co-Founder & Globalization Consultant, Sino Associates Global Limited.
9:10am-9:30am: Business trends by Francine Hadjisotiriou, General manager of the European Chamber, South China chapter
9:30am-9:45am: Q&A
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
- Importance of Government affairs
What to expect from the session?
Get useful insights that will help you to understand and navigate in today's China.
Who Should Attend?
New overseas arrivals to South China, either General Manager or middle managers, and experienced Expatriates looking for a cultural refresher and to be up to date on business trends.
Registration
1. Online registration.
2. The registration is complete when a confirmation email is received.
3. Please register before Monday 22nd January, 9am.
Payment:
After registration, please remit the registration fee to the following account or contact the Chamber's staff on WeChat for payment.
A/C Name: 中国欧盟商会
A/C No.: 7110210182500027543
China CITIC Bank 中信银行京城大厦支行
北京市朝阳区新源南路6号京城大厦
Terms & Conditions:
Events have limited seating so to ensure your attendance we encourage advance online registration and payment for ALL events. We cannot guarantee entry to anyone not registered in advance.
All our events follow the Chatham House rule unless otherwise stated.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend the course for which you have registered, please cancel your registration no later than one business day prior to the event.
If you fail to notify us of your cancellation in a timely fashion, you will be charged for course costs.
To cancel you can: 1) email Jingqian Mo at jqmo@europeanchamber.com.cn, or 2) cancel online if you registered for the event through the website.
Disclaimer:
Please note that the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, as the host of the event, might take photographs from the event and post these on its public webpage or social media platforms in order to create awareness of these events. By attending this event you consent to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China taking and using such photographs as described above.
Speakers
Mr. John Dorris
![Mr. John Dorris](/upload/events/speakers/John_Dorris_Sino_Trainer_Photo[35].jpg?x-oss-process=image/resize,m_lfit,h_400,w_160/quality,q_100/sharpen,100)
Mr. 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.
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.
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 Global Leadership. 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.
Mrs. Francine Hadjisotiriou
![Mrs. Francine Hadjisotiriou](/upload/events/speakers/WechatIMG2744[3805].jpeg?x-oss-process=image/resize,m_lfit,h_400,w_160/quality,q_100/sharpen,100)
Mrs. Francine Hadjisotiriou
Francine Hadjisotiriou is the General Manager of the European Chamber South China Chapter where she manages the Guangzhou and Shenzhen office operations.
She has 30 years’ experience in B to B services of which more than 20 spent in Asia. After working in Tokyo, Japan, for more than three years in the credit-insurance company, she joined the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China and established the Nanjing Chapter in early 2004. Two and half years later, she was transferred to the South China chapter to manage and develop the regional chapter by opening the Guangzhou and Shenzhen offices. She also mentors the chapters of Nanjing, Shenyang, Southwest China, Tianjin and the Shandong project. In her role, she is committed to providing effective communication and lobbying channels for EU companies, summarizing the main points of China's current business and market situation for members, and providing analysis of policies and macroeconomic developments.