Expatriates face a daunting challenge when relocating to China. Many of their normal working techniques may be less effective; if they are to succeed it’s vital to obtain a strong understanding of local working practices and to gain an insight into Chinese culture.This seminar will assist expatriates to implement new working approaches, to motivate their local teams, to learn how to build strong working relationships, to understand the local working environment and typical characteristics of Chinese workers.

Understanding your staff

- Building definitive rules and more rigid conditions
- Physical gestures of local staff
- The Chinese thought process
- What motivates your staff?
- Making your team meetings more effective
- How to use criticism and feedback effectively
- How you are seen by your staff

Business Relationships

- The speed of business activities in China
- Understanding how Guanxi really operates
- Identifying the real influencers in the room
- Staying calm and in control

Lifestyle concerns

- Daily Life
- Gift Giving
- Money and Banking
- Dining and drinking
- Entertainment
- Health
- Chinese festivals and Holidays
- Transportation
- Shopping