Working with the Chinese

Our China-focused intercultural training will help you to build successful relationships with Chinese colleagues, clients and partners. You will develop a deep understanding of Chinese business culture and learn how to adapt your style for more successful outcomes.

Who’s it for?

Working with the Chinese is for anyone working on the ground in China or managing remote relationships with Chinese colleagues, customers or suppliers.

Outcomes

Up-to-date knowledge of the Chinese business context
Increased understanding of Chinese values, attitudes and behaviours
Greater awareness of Chinese working and management styles and expectation
Practical techniques for communicating and building relationships with Chinese partners

"It was a good course, easy to follow and thought-provoking. The trainer was engaging and had good international experience"
Dany O’Boyle, Commercial Manager, Oxford Technical Solutions

Content

Insights into China: historical, political and economic influences
Understanding the Chinese mindset: beliefs, harmony, reciprocity, unity and face
Chinese business culture and working preferences
Management styles and expectations
Communicating with the Chinese: high context style and decoding non-verbal signals
Nuances of Chinese social and business etiquette
Developing cultural intelligence