Futures Coaching

Chinese entrepreneurialism : is there anything more dynamic in business today?

The Chinese growth miracle has been founded upon the entrepreurial energy and vision of an elite class of business people. But who are they? In this 'Asia 5' presentation, I identify 4 different profiles of entrepreneur in today's China.

Look out for my analysis of what drives them, and what's holding them back. 

One thing is sure: the world has only just begun to feel the effects of their dynamic approach to business. 

Read more here.

 

How the Chinese innovate

Here we look the Chinese attitudes to innovation. The rules and the principles guiding resource allocations. For example, why is short term a bigger concern than long term innovation? And why do Chinese innovators emphasise process over product? Find out more about the successful innovation mindset Here.

Fame Asia: 10 Stars and their marketing appeal

London auction house chairman Simon de Pury wrote: "In the art world, like in the business world, decades of 'westernisation' are rapidly being replaced by an 'easternisation'". 

But what happens when Asian art meets the business world? My latest analysis of Asian culture has revealed just how marketing savvy are today's hot generation of musicians, designers, sports stars and actors.

So if you want to know what Li-Ning, Bi Rain, Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan have in common, think brand before anything else! See how slick they are here. It will take just 5 minutes to take in.

 

 

The Indian Growth Story

I don't know about you, but I've seen very little of India - I seem to have spent most of my time in airports. Those who know it better, almost universally, think of it as a fascinating, sensorial, stimulating place.

I have a feeling I'll be going much more in the future, given the phenominal growth which lies ahead. Goldman Sachs forecast that the Indian economy will expand, no less than 30 times to 2050. Yes, not 13; I really did mean 30!!

So, what explains this potential, and what might hold India's prospects back? If you've 5 minutes to invest, look here. You'll be amazed.

10 Insights into Indian Entrepreneurship

As part of the 'Asia 5' series of concise reports into the Asian marketplace, I have taken a look at entrepreneurship on the Sub-Continent. Huge strides have been made in just 5 short years and we can predict an explosion of start-up companies in the years ahead. Much is in place to allow this to happen, although some elements still need boosting. Find out more here