dragon suit coaching
prepare executives to work in china or with china
A personalised executive coaching programme that prepares international business leaders for the challenges of working in China: to negotiate, communicate, collaborate or even compete with Chinese firms and managers, and lead others to succeed with China. Delivered in person or online by Dragon Suit author Gábor Holch or one of our experts with 10+ years of senior leadership experience in China.
Preparing international executives to succeed with China
Based on research for Gabor Holch’s 2023 book with the same title, Dragon Suit Coaching prepares international managers, executives and business leaders for working in, or working with China's complex and ever-changing cultural, economic and political environment.
Whether the challenge is negotiating with Chinese clients, remotely managing teams in China or relocating to a major Chinese city, Dragon Suit Coaching delivers the intercultural and leadership awareness, skills and habits to make the transition faster, easier and more enjoyable.
What you gain
Get personalised insight into challenges for your business in China
Identify your leadership style's China-specific strengths and risks
Master intercultural communication and leadership tools
Confidently navigate challenging situations while working with China
Get on-going feedback as you turn new skills into constructive habits
Share new intercultural skills with others working in or with China
How does Dragon Suit Coaching work?
Progressing through the three coaching stages of AWARENESS, SKILLS and HABITS, Dragon Suit Coaching first prepares participants for the unexpected culture shock due to China’s speed, size, diversity work culture, political system and unique traditions. Coach and client also build awareness about the participant's individual communication, decision-making and leadership style, and its compatibility with the specific environment (the city, industry, firm and team) of interaction with Chinese firms and business partners.
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The SKILLS stage of the coaching introduces advanced applications of intercultural leadership tools such as the Global DISC intercultural behavioural assessment, Erin Meyer's Culture Map, and methodologies for communication, negotiation, teamwork, delegation, leadership and if required, time management, strategy, product and service customisation specific to China.
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The third stage of building productive leadership HABITS takes the entire second half of the coaching programme, and consists mainly of the application of newly learned skills and on-going feedback for the improvement of results. If required by the client, this coaching phase can include team members, superiors or other partners and stakeholders. The programme closes with a summary of results and suggestions for further development.
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Example: The flow of a 10-hour executive coaching programme
Preparation: A one-hour Orientation meeting with client, HR and/or superior(s).
Awareness: 2-3 one-hour coaching sessions focusing on current challenges and goals.
Skills: 2-3 one-hour coaching sessions focusing on China-specific intercultural leadership methods.
Habits: 2-3 one-hour coaching sessions focusing on application, personalised feedback and results.
Programme Modules
A one-hour Orientation meeting
Intercultural behavioural assessment
10 coaching hours (usually 10 one-hour sessions)
Mid-programme and final progress review
Written final summary with follow-up recommendations
What happens after you contact us?
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We send you questions about your preferences.
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We schedule a free 1-hour video discussion.
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We prepare a custom programme proposal.
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You choose the most suitable options from our offer.
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We create a contract and launch your programme!
"Clarity for executive work in China!"
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“I highly recommend one-on-one sessions with Gabor if you are new to working in a professionally challenging Chinese work environment!”
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Khandarmaa Lunden
Principal Advisor
Rio Tinto
"I strongly recommend Gabor!"
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"Gabor showed a very high level of professional knowledge about complicated business structures in a completely new environment. He was always able to deeply analyse the business topics and provided structured solutions."
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Henrik König
China CEO
ThyssenKrupp System Engineering
"A thought-provoking experience!"
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"The tools that he used gave me clarity on the development of my professional career in China and the insights that he helped me to discover are absolutely amazing."
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Jorge Chaves
Principal Engineer
Zimmer Biomet