Monthly Archives: October 2009

Red Guards Against Rednecks

When you applied to the MBA program we required you to write an essay that addressed the ethics of Google (and other firms) doing business in a China, and the ethics of internet censorship in general. And Google was also … Continue reading

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How I Survived China …

I recently finished James Fallows terrific book, Postcards From Tomorrow Square: Reports From China. Can’t recommend it enough. It will be required reading for our next China trip. I also just came across his most recent article in The Atlantic, … Continue reading

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Today (Not 2,000 Years Ago), Can China Effectively And Consistently Innovate In Business, And Do So On A Meaningful Scale?

I don’t know the answer to this question. For me, it depends on the day you ask me, and, the product, issue and/or industry in question. This BBC podcast (click HERE) I just listened to is one of the more … Continue reading

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Man, Have These Guys Come A Long Way From The Days Of Wearing Chairman Mao Suits ….

This is another introductory post and video to peek your interest about the trip and get you thinking about China and its many faces. Its also shows a part of “China” that China (or any country throwing its birthday party) … Continue reading

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Job Opportunities in China (and India) – The Sky ‘May’ Be The Limit, BUT … Do Your Friggin’ Homework

I am often asked by students and alumni about job opportunities in China (and India). The answer is often much more complicated than they like to hear. For example, I can report that managers and CEOs in both China and … Continue reading

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