It’s easy to make assumptions about the media in China. That all channels are tightly controlled, restricted and largely ‘closed’ to authentic or creative communication. That if businesses have one big idea, and put it across using one channel – most often TV – they can expect it to reach and influence all their target audiences.

• 2016-08-31 | 08:30 - 11:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Traditionally, a subsidiary's strategy – especially abroad - is developed by headquarters or top management and later on imposed on key stakeholders, often resulting in lack of understanding and alignment, therefore missing buy-in, eventually low effectiveness, and oftentimes resistance during execution.

Strategy Facilitation (SF) is a new and tremendously effective method for articulating a shared vision, one that all stakeholders not only understand but pro-actively support by committing themselves to clearly defined and measurable strategic goals and actions.

• 2016-08-23 | 09:00 - 17:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Although CEOs proudly proclaim that engaging in CSR (corporate social responsibility) is the “golden ticket” to future growth and consumers are eager to support products and companies deemed ethically and socially conscious, is CSR actually profitable?

• 2016-08-19 | 09:00 - 11:00
• Jones Day Shanghai Office

Following the result of the referendum in the UK last month, where the UK decided to leave the European Union, it's only natural to ask: “What happens now?” These uncertainties extend to the type of alternative economic agreements / treaties that the UK will be able to put in place with the rest of the EU Member States as well as with the rest of world.

• 2016-08-16 | 14:00 - 16:30
• Baker & McKenzie Office

China is one of the world’s most attractive healthcare markets and by far the fastest growing emerging market. The medical technology segment in China is the second largest in the world after the US, totaling over USD 40 billion in 2014 with an expected 20% annual growth over the next 3 years. In recent years, there have been significant changes in registration requirements, as well as advancements by local competition.

• 2016-08-03 | 14:00 - 17:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

How to close the gap between strategy and execution. Two-thirds of executives say their organizations don't have the capabilities to support their strategy.

• 2016-08-02 | 14:00 - 16:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204