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.
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.
Understand
Build a deeper understanding of China’s business and institutional environment.
Decide
Improve the quality of China-related strategic and operational decisions.
Manage
Equip managers and teams to work effectively across China-related functions.
Anticipate
Strengthen the ability to identify opportunities, risks and emerging developments.
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.
Enter & Invest
Develop the knowledge needed to assess China opportunities, market-entry strategies, investment structures and business models.
Grow & Develop
Strengthen sales, business development, market intelligence and China growth capabilities.
Manage People
Develop practical knowledge of China’s employment environment, HR practices, labour regulations and people management.
Manage Finance
Build capabilities in China accounting, taxation, treasury, profit repatriation and financial management.
Manage Risk
Understand regulatory, commercial, compliance, due diligence and operational risks.
Lead & Transform
Support executives and management teams through organizational change, restructuring and strategic challenges in China.
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.
How we can work with your organization
We work with you to find the format that fits your people, your objectives and your timeline.
In-Company Training
Tailored programs designed around your organization’s China-related objectives, people and challenges.
FormatsOn-siteOnlineBlendedWorkshopsMasterclasses
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
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
China Insights
Access to research, analysis and intelligence to help management teams understand developments affecting their China strategy.
FocusEconomyPolicyRegulationBusiness environmentIndustry developments
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
A collaborative approach
We work closely with your organization to design and deliver the right solution for your China-related objectives.
Diagnose
We understand your organization, participants, China exposure and objectives.
Design
We develop or adapt the content, cases, exercises and format around your requirements.
Deliver
Training can be delivered online, on-site or through a blended format.
Apply
Participants apply the knowledge to their own roles, decisions and China-related challenges.
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
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.
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.
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.