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Business Strategies for Asia

Business Strategies for Asia

Insights for Business Success in Asia

Asia, home to 60% of the world's population, has been growing faster than any other region in the world. It is rich in natural resources, and had some of the most advanced economies on earth for much of recorded history. Following the global financial crisis in 2008, Asia has taken on added significance as a growth driver for the world.

However, businesses have often struggled to understand and develop good strategies for breaking into and growing across Asia. Its wealth and potential varies widely across the region due to its vast size and range of cultures, languages, government systems and business environments.

This intensive five-day program will provide participants with a strategic understanding of the major markets and industries in Asia – helping to devise effective business strategies to grow and expand across Asia. Special attention will be paid to the challenges of doing business in China, India, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

In addition to highly interactive group discussions with participants who come from different continents, industries and companies, this program will also challenge your strategic thinking skills and help you to develop a better understanding of the cultural differences in Asia business.

NUS is home to some of the world's most respected faculty, who are focused on researching and developing strategic thought leadership in Asia. The program is taught in Singapore, a cosmopolitan gateway which is strategically located at the heart of Asia. Its extensive air and sea linkages enables businesses to access 2.8 billion people within a seven-hour flight radius.

Dates and Fees

  • 12 –16 Aug 2013 *Registration Open*
  • Fee: SGD 7,480 (excl. GST)

Early Payment & Team Enrolment Savings

Enjoy savings if you pay early using Visa or MasterCard:

  • > 45 days before start of program: 10% savings
  • > 30 days before start of program: 5% savings

Team enrolment benefits are available, please contact Program Advisor for details.

Core Focus

  • The changing competitive landscape across Asia
  • Strategic leadership in Asia: Managing talents across cultures
  • Strategies to harness Asian innovation
  • Navigating legal and business environments in Asia
  • Growth strategies: Challenges and opportunities
  • Integrating sustainability into your Asia strategy

How You Will Benefit

The program will empower you with:

  • Concepts and latest insights on strategies and doing business in Asia
  • Understand and analyze the impact of cultural differences and cross border issues
  • Formulate and implement strategies for competitive advantage and value creation in Asia

Application Deadline

  • Participants are strongly urged to apply at least 2 months in advance to secure admission
  • Applications received after filing deadline will be considered on space availability

Who Should Attend?

  • CEOs
  • Regional directors
  • Chief decision makers
  • Senior business development managers mandated with strategic responsibility for driving their businesses forward in Asia

Program Director

Dr Mahmood Ishtiaq

Ishtiaq Mahmood
Associate Professor, NUS Business School
PhD, Harvard University

Professor Mahmood is a faculty of the Department of Strategy and Policy where he teaches in BBA, MBA and executive programs. He has also taught at Harvard University and worked on research projects at Wharton and INSEAD. Prior to joining NUS, Professor Mahmood worked as an analyst at Gemini Consulting in Chicago and a consultant with Levitan & Associates in Boston. Professor Mahmood's research is on managing innovation in the Asian context and he is currently working on several ongoing projects in innovation and ownership, whole networks and network stability. His work has won several research awards including the Temple/AIB Best Paper Award and Haynes Prize by the Academy of International Business.

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Program Instructors

Dr Chang Sea-Jin

Dr Chang Sea-Jin
Provost's Chair Professor in Business Policy
PhD, Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania

Dr Marleen Dieleman

Dr Marleen Dieleman
Associate Director for the Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organizations (CGIO) PhD, Leiden University

Dr Markus David Taussig

Dr Markus David Taussig
Assistant Professor
Ph.D in Business Administration in Strategy, Harvard Business School

Dr Lawrence Loh

Dr Lawrence Loh
Associate Professor
PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Testimonials

"A fantastically dynamic week of sessions on discrete topics, but all logically connected so the key themes get reinforced across many anecdotes. Breadth of discussion was balanced with great depth of detail too."
Tim Sullivan,
Managing Director, ANZ & Singapore
Reliance Globalcom

"A very well taught overview of and an insight into the Asian economic and business environment by exceptionally knowledgeable staff."
Christopher Murphy
Chief Strategy Officer
ThoughtWorks

"This program is a great opportunity to get a perspective of many countries in Asia over a short timeframe and gain business strategy recommendations."
Karin Verloop
General Manager, Singapore
ThoughtWorks

"Although my personal business experience was relatively low, the pure breath of advice, knowledge and experiences discussed during these five days has closed the gaps and filled many voids. Thanks!"
Dave McLean,
Project Manager, AP Region
Petroleum Geo-Services Asia Pacific Pte Ltd