I wanted to drop you a message from my new home and give you a short update on my first 2.5 months in Shanghai, and especially to report on the implementation of your training content in practice …
First I want to say that without your training I’d have done pretty much everything wrong. I’m still not doing everything correctly. But at least I realize when I make a mistake and can explain to the Chinese why I acted so “German”.
Even after 2.5 months in China I am still happy here and enjoying the Chinese way of life. At the moment there is no sign of any culture shock … I have transferred significantly more responsibility to the employees, and I regularly look at and comment on the progress. I think I have been well-received here. At least that’s what my German colleagues who have been here longer say. The Chinese colleagues have suddenly knuckled down and work with enthusiasm. What is especially pleasing is that this week I received, together with my Chinese team, the first large order from my newly acquired customer.
I have a lot of fun with my Chinese colleagues. Especially in the introductions to the Chinese culture, which interest me greatly. Only when it comes to the food do I still have a few problems, especially with the picking off of turtle shell, although my Chinese colleagues insist that this is the tastiest of all the meats …
I wish you continued success with your training and can confirm that the information you give is absolutely correct …
Best wishes from Shanghai!
(Technology company with approx. 3,000 employees)