Purpose:
Discuss and learn about Chinese culture, communication and working style online - whilst enjoying the local food and drink
Understand key differences and closeness with Japan - and discuss how to do diverse teamwork between the two countries - mixing the best of both.
Enjoy the history, culture, arts, sports and innovation of China and its relations with Japan
Participants :
Chinese and Japanese business people who work with or love each other's countries. Other nationalities interested in learning more about China.
Workshop Flow (90 mins) :
This event will repeat regularly so we'll just cover two or three items per part in each workshop, to make sure you have time to talk together in breakouts.
Part 1: Quick Tour
Introductions
Food and drink, restaurants etc: Popular generally in the China kampai! Feel free to purchase some of these Chinese products listed below to enjoy and to feel connected to China during our event
Country overview - past and future
Relationship with Japan
Useful phrases
BREAKOUT 1: Our mutual connection
Part 2: Business Culture Focus
Intro: Intercultural communication:, working styles (Differences and similarities with Japan)
Expat and locals here - interviews
Economy/Companies/brands
Innovation/Inventions
Business trends/global projects (Eg sustainability/Clean energy)
BREAKOUT 2: Our business culture experiences (Approx 10 mins)
Part 3: Business Culture Focus
Lifestyle Focus (Region/City)
Daily customs and lifestyle
Fashion/Art/Music/Movies /Sport /Comedy
History/famous people
Flag and story
Geography/Travel Spots
Team quiz: (option)
BREAKOUT 3: Our enjoyable experiences
Benefits:
Establishing a baseline familiarity with a culture that is often misunderstood, and has a very different way of doing business compared with Japan.
Much of the fun of traveling is meeting local people, learning about the culture and enjoying food and drink. Biz Nites help you travel the world from the comfort of your sofa.
Enjoy networking and practicing your intercultural communication and language skills in a relaxing, friendly community. We regularly repeat each country's event with new topics, and you can "visit" other country events
...and many more!