Description
Get acquainted with the main specifics of Chinese culture and get to know the differences from Czech culture.
In multinational companies, people of different cultures often come into contact with each other. In this course, we will focus on the Chinese one.
Goals
- Introduction to the main specifics of Chinese culture
- The main differences towards Czech culture, possibly other cultures
- Discuss 8 main areas of business communication
Target
Those who cooperate or will come into contact with Chinese culture. Interested in learning about new cultures and customs. Contents
- Specifics of Chinese culture
- The main differences towards Czech culture
- How to communicate with them ("how to listen to the wind")
- How to give negative feedback ("many faces of decency")
- How to convince them ("why versus how versus a holistic view")
- What are the differences in people management ("how much respect they need")
- How to reach a decision ("who decides how to influence it and how long it takes")
- How to gain their trust ("head or heart")
- How to express disagreement and not be annoying ("needle or knife")
- How do they relate to time ("how late is it really late")
- Summary of main ideas
Study Materials
Lecturer's presentation in electronic form. 
