China 2020, How to Thrive in Times of Strategic Shift

International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is excited to invite you to join two Seminar sessions on 28 August 2014 and 4 September 2014, hosted by the Suzhou Executive Academy (SEA).

In a global,turbulent and dynamic environment, companies need always to be ready for transitions. This is happening everywhere,but particularly in China. The speed of economic growth and the continuous changes in the external environment is reducing the effectiveness of traditional long term planning.

Different industries have various challengeswhen doing business in Suzhou.However,almost every companyis facing daily challenges of increasinglabour cost and tougheconomicenvironments.The challenge for management isn’t simply the localization of the business model but it is more about the adaptation of the business model itself to better meet local needs.
The following two seminars will conduct an in-depth analysis of the situation and provide the solution.Product and marketing localization are better understoodthrough real-life case studies from international and local companies in Suzhou and elsewhere in China.

Simply email Ms. Angela Hui Zhou at hui.zhou@xjtlu.edu.cn to confirm your attendance. Limited availability – RSVP promptly to guarantee you seat at this exciting event.

Suzhou Executive Academyis a think tank organized by IBSS for companies operating in the Yangtze Delta River and with the aim of creating a community of business people interested in establishing a common agenda into the future.

By joining the unique Suzhou Executive Academyyou will have access to world-class faculty at XJTLU, guest speakers, and leaders of industry. You will also spend a day collaborating with talented, diverse, engaging businessmembers who will teach you more than you can imagine.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Angela Hui Zhou at 0512-88167751. Thank you and see you on the 28th!

Best regards,

Hui (Angela) Zhou
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International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi`an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
No 111 Ren`ai Rd
Suzhou Dushu Lake Higher Education Town
Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province
PR China 215123
Tel: 0512-88167751
E-mail: hui.zhou@xjtlu.edu.cn