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Factory audits are well and good, but covert monitoring and other complimentary tools can help uncover hidden costs. Anyone who has bought a pair of sneakers in the past 20 years knows that most of the world’s athletic shoes are produced in China. And if China is the capital of shoe production, then Fujian Province [...]
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To create a company of leaders, training is not enough. Also critical are effective pay systems, daily guidance and an encouraging work environment.
In China’s international business environment, no longer is it just senior managers who require leadership skills. Mid-level managers, first-line supervisors and even project managers, program managers and product managers need skills to …
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Shanghai Municipal Government has recently issued new provisions to encourage multinational companies to set up their regional headquarters in Shanghai. The new provisions not only shorten the application process but also loosen up significantly on application criteria. There are five key amendments to the current regulations:
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I went to a farewell party a couple weeks ago that was very touching. Jim*, the Western GM of a former client that is now a close friend, invited me to the banquet to see off the company’s former production manager, a local Suzhounese named Betsy. I had participated as instructor of one of the [...]
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If your to-do list right now focuses on reducing budgets and cutting back marketing expenditures, then you probably need some good news.
Concerns about the downturn in the U.S. economy mean that global brands have to look elsewhere for growth. The welcome news is that China is now ready to provide an alternative motor to the [...]
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In China hiring is job number one. But what about the times when you have gone through the process and have actually found someone you think is a strong fit for your company. How can you be sure that they are the right one?
What are the signs you did a good job in the hiring [...]
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Stage Four: Insist That Teams Develop a Charter
A team charter, driven by the leader with participation from all team members, will formalize the team’s:
• Purpose.
• Accountabilities.
• Goals.
• Ground rules.
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