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

Why China's draft cybersecurity, counter terrorism and NGO laws has chilling implications for multinationals.
(CASH PAYMENTS ONLY)

• 2016-03-31 | 09:00 - 11:30
• Wellington College International Shanghai (Wellington College Library – Main Hall)

While cross-border E-commerce makes it possible for Chinese consumers to have on their tables more varieties of imported food, certain food safety risks are haunting due to poor cold chain management in China. You will learn more about the current challenges China faces in the cold chain and the industrial best practice that can make sure the food you buy stays fresh from farms to tables.

• 2016-03-31 | 09:00 - 11:30
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Many international companies have started a Lean Management program or are going to start one. Companies with lean experience know that the methods of lean production to achieve world-class performance are simple to understand but difficult to organize and even more difficult to sustain. Middle management resistance to change is now the No. 1 obstacle for implementing lean production, according to a survey conducted by the Lean Enterprise Institute.
许多国际企业已经开始或即将开始实施精益管理项目。有精益经验的企业都知道，用以实现世界级绩效的精益生产方法易于理解，却难以组织，更难以维持。根据精益企业研究所进行的一项调查，中层管理人员对改变的抵抗是目前实现精益企业的最大障碍。

• 2016-03-30 | 09:00 - 17:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

As part of the One Belt One Road Initiative, Yiwu-Madrid Freight Railway was launched in November 2014. After more than one year of operation, it now has been serving as an alternative route to the Maritime Silk Road, revitalizing the ancient Silk Road. Mr. Xiong Tao, Vice Mayor of Yiwu City, Mr. Feng Xubin, the CEO of Timex Industrial Investment and Mr. Dawid Pozniak, will introduce the significance of the freight railway to the region and within the One Belt One Road Initiative from both strategic and operational perspectives.

• 2016-03-25 | 09:00 - 11:30
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204