Institute for China Studies

For organizations

FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Build China capability across your organization

Develop the knowledge, skills and China expertise your organization needs to make better decisions, manage risk and achieve its objectives in China.

Why it matters

China expertise is an organizational capability

China-related decisions increasingly involve more than market knowledge. Organizations need people who understand the business environment, regulatory framework, institutions, commercial practices, financial considerations and strategic context in which decisions are made.

ICS helps organizations turn China knowledge into practical organizational capability.

01

Understand

Build a deeper understanding of China’s business and institutional environment.

02

Decide

Improve the quality of China-related strategic and operational decisions.

03

Manage

Equip managers and teams to work effectively across China-related functions.

04

Anticipate

Strengthen the ability to identify opportunities, risks and emerging developments.

Focus areas

Build capability where it matters

Our programs follow the ICS subject domains, so you can go straight to the area where your organization has a capability gap.

01

Enter & Invest

Develop the knowledge needed to assess China opportunities, market-entry strategies, investment structures and business models.

02

Grow & Develop

Strengthen sales, business development, market intelligence and China growth capabilities.

03

Manage People

Develop practical knowledge of China’s employment environment, HR practices, labour regulations and people management.

04

Manage Finance

Build capabilities in China accounting, taxation, treasury, profit repatriation and financial management.

05

Manage Risk

Understand regulatory, commercial, compliance, due diligence and operational risks.

06

Lead & Transform

Support executives and management teams through organizational change, restructuring and strategic challenges in China.

How we work with organizations

Flexible solutions for your needs

We offer a range of tailored solutions to help your organization build China capability – from targeted training to long-term leadership development and advisory support.

Ways to work with us

How we can work with your organization

We work with you to find the format that fits your people, your objectives and your timeline.

01

In-Company Training

Tailored programs designed around your organization’s China-related objectives, people and challenges.

FormatsOn-siteOnlineBlendedWorkshopsMasterclasses

02

Executive Education

Focused learning for executives and senior managers who need a deeper understanding of a specific China-related issue.

FormatsExecutive briefingsIntensive programsLeadership sessionsStrategic workshops

03

Executive Coaching

One-to-one support for executives navigating China’s business environment, developing leadership capabilities or dealing with specific China-related challenges.

Formats1:1 coachingLeadership developmentStrategic decision supportCross-cultural effectiveness

04

China Insights

Access to research, analysis and intelligence to help management teams understand developments affecting their China strategy.

FocusEconomyPolicyRegulationBusiness environmentIndustry developments

05

Customized Programs

Where an existing program does not fully address your needs, ICS develops a tailored learning solution – whether that is a two-hour executive briefing, a three-day management workshop or a six-month capability-development program.

2-hour briefing3-day workshop6-month program

From business challenge to learning solution

A collaborative approach

We work closely with your organization to design and deliver the right solution for your China-related objectives.

01

Diagnose

We understand your organization, participants, China exposure and objectives.

02

Design

We develop or adapt the content, cases, exercises and format around your requirements.

03

Deliver

Training can be delivered online, on-site or through a blended format.

04

Apply

Participants apply the knowledge to their own roles, decisions and China-related challenges.

Who we work with

Designed for organizations and their people

  • Executive LeadershipCEOs · Managing Directors · Regional Directors · China Country Managers
  • Commercial TeamsSales · Business Development · Market Entry · Strategy
  • FinanceCFOs · Finance Directors · Controllers · Tax · Treasury
  • People & HRHR Directors · HR Managers · China HR teams · International mobility
  • Legal & ComplianceLegal · Compliance · Risk · Due Diligence
  • OperationsSupply Chain · Procurement · Manufacturing · China Operations
Outcomes

What organizations gain

The value of China capability is measured at the level of the organization – in the quality of decisions, alignment across teams and expertise that stays in-house.

Shared understanding

Develop a common understanding of China across management and teams.

Better decisions

Give decision-makers the knowledge and context required to assess China-related choices.

Stronger internal capability

Reduce dependence on external China knowledge by developing internal expertise.

Cross-functional alignment

Create a common China perspective across finance, HR, commercial, legal and operational teams.

Practical application

Connect learning directly to the organization’s China activities and challenges.

Long-term capability

Build China expertise that remains within the organization.

Faculty & experts

Learn from people who understand China

ICS brings together academics, researchers and experienced China practitioners.

Faculty

Senior professionals with extensive China business experience.

Expert Contributors

Senior professionals with extensive China business experience.

Industry & Research Experts

Specialists contributing to selected programs, research and executive activities.

Let's discuss your China capability needs

Get in touch

Whether you are looking for a focused briefing, a training program, executive coaching or a broader capability initiative, we can discuss your objectives and recommend the right approach.

Before you leave our site, enjoy this exclusive

10% Off

Use coupon code: Studies10off on checkout