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

Luxury consumer focus doesn’t end with the product itself but rather extends towards the dream that comes along. Therefore ‘selling luxury’ rhymes with memorable shopping experience enforcing the emotional connection of the client to the brand itself. This module provides you with the competencies required from a sales person in order to be called “value merchant”, the one who sells the value rather than the product.

• 2016-06-29 | 09:00 - 17:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Internet shopping in China just got more expensive.

• 2016-06-23 | 09:00 - 11:00
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Industry 4.0 – What Does it mean for your Business?

• 2016-06-22 | 09:00 - 11:30
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204

Cyber threats to your business are usually blamed on outsiders—nefarious programmers writing malicious code designed to pilfer your corporate intelligence, siphon your confidential customer information and/or raid your financial data. Sometimes, the threat actually originates from within, when employees’ ignorance and/or negligence opens the door for cyber criminals. We are delighted to invite you to explore how to raise IT security awareness among your employees.

• 2016-06-16 | 09:00 - 11:30
• The European Chamber Shanghai Office, Unit 2204