#74 Working at German automation technology giant "Festo" in China with Martin Kimmich.
China Flexpat3 Des 2021

#74 Working at German automation technology giant "Festo" in China with Martin Kimmich.

Martin Kimmich has decided to accept the offer for an international assignment in Shanghai/China and is the Vice President HR responsible for the region Greater China at German automation technology giant "Festo" with more than 2000 employees in China since July 1st 2019. In this role Martin got to understand the big differences in work culture in China and especially the differences in HR. Learn from his experience!

In 10 minutes he provides useful food for thought about these topics:

  • How marriage, housing, cars affect salary expectations
  • Work culture, power distance and eye level
  • Communication behaviour 24/7 on WeChat
  • Scheduling on an ad hoc basis
  • Flexpat opportunities in product development
  • Combining Chinese Speed with German Quality
  • Being aware of Chinese history, culture and present society
  • By learning Chinese - the China experience gets even more impressive


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#174 Work Smarter – With AI

#174 Work Smarter – With AI

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#172 Overseas Chinese Students

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Get to know the challenges of Overseas Chinese students and professionals How can they integrate in other cultures and create value in their home country?Contact Adam Sevcik (Find on LinkedIn)Wechat: ...

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#171 Increase Your Value Through Confident Communication

#171 Increase Your Value Through Confident Communication

Confident communication drives career success.Speaking with confidence is a skill that can be trained and strengthened.Practical strategies to recognize and avoid common communication mistakes.Build p...

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#170 Learn Chinese

#170 Learn Chinese

Learn Chinese. Finally be able to speak fluently. It is possible. Alla is the founder and manager of Sino.Sphere an online Chinese school which delivers media-based courses to students from all around...

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#169 The Wild 80s - Bringing Art to China

#169 The Wild 80s - Bringing Art to China

Learn from an Artist who started working in China 1987.What is the role of your own skills and your relationships?Is this still valid today?Find Daniel:instagram link @danielmkrauseWechat T4PHAGE

22 Sep 202529min

#168 Work for Chinese companies: High Context Culture

#168 Work for Chinese companies: High Context Culture

Learn to work in a Chinese environment. What does it take?Which value is the Chinese company looking for?How can you influence and change the Chinese team?What is low and high context culture?Read the...

16 Sep 202531min

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