FOR WHO ?
The open-enrollment Chinese business training course is designed for managers, sales teams, and entrepreneurs of Western and Chinese companies looking to succeed in doing business efficiently together.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognizing the cultural dimension in the workplace
Developing a global perspective on China and Chinese society
Understanding the main cultural differences between France and China
Identifying work-related challenges stemming from these differences and preparing to adapt
Comparing different communication styles to reduce misunderstandings
Becoming familiar with Chinese business etiquette
Proposing ways to improve collaboration for more effective teamwork
TERMS AND DEADLINES FOR ACCESS
- In-person open enrollment training
- Small group : optimized number of participants for quality of exchange
- 100% funding by OPCO possible
- Prior registration required
DURATION
One day : 09:30 – 17:00
IN-PERSON in LYON
at the Nouvel Institut Franco-Chinois de Lyon
COST
790 € / person
Possible funding by French OPCO
PREREQUISITE
No prerequisite
METHODS USED AND EVALUATION
– Content illustrated with business case studies
– Alternating theoretical insights and practical scenarios
– Assessment of goal achievement and satisfaction
ACCESSIBILITY WITH DISABILITIES
Please inform us in advance of any participants with disabilities.
Detailed China Business Culture Training Program
1) Cultural differences, what impact at work?
• Theories of Intercultural Management
• Managing Cultural Differences at Work
2) Overview of China
• Geography and History
• Contemporary Chinese Society
• Focus on the Economic and Political Model
• Major Geopolitical Issues
3) Decoding Chinese business culture
Interpersonal Relationships and Trust
• The ‘We’ versus ‘I’ Mentality
• Relationship-Based Trust
• Guanxi and How It Works
The Concept of Face
• The Interdependent “I”
• Face and Its Impact at Work
• Managing Disagreements and Emotions
Hierarchy and Management
• Business Protocols and Codes
• Leadership and Management Style
• Motivation and Feedback
Holistic thinking and Implicit Communication
• Holistic way of thinking
• High-Context (Implicit) vs. Low-Context (Explicit) Communication
• Understanding the Chinese Yes and No
Chinese Change and Pragmatism
• Multiple Truths and the Cyclical Approach
• Change and Flexibility
Operational Focus
• Scenarios
WHO ARE WE ?
Yao Grenot-Chen is a consultant and trainer, founder of Com Chine. A graduate in political science from the Foreign Affairs College in Beijing and HEC Paris, Yao worked at the French Trade Commission and at L'Oréal in China for 12 years. She has lived in Lyon since 2010 and teaches in business schools.
Catherine Pradel is a consultant and trainer. She has worked in the automotive industry for more than 20 years in R&D, on the development of international organizations for the Volvo Group, change and intercultural management. She lived in Beijing and is passionate about helping companies develop cooperation with the Chinese
What our customers say...
Com Chine focuses exclusively on intercultural training in China and East Asia. In partnership with Lyon’s Nouvel Institut Franco-Chinois, a historical landmark testifying to the close collaboration between France and China, our expertise enables us to offer tailor-made services.
Our experts have a real understanding of the business world, thanks to many years’ experience in companies in both China and France. They know how to deal with intercultural challenges at work, listen to customers and adapt to their needs.
Our experts also teach courses on China and Asia at business schools. Working alongside higher education on a daily basis imposes high standards of teaching quality, and enables us to regularly update the content of our training courses.