On 20 June I talked again to a group of 66 MBA students and 3 professors, as one of the speakers in the Cass study tour, from the City University London. My first talk was last year.
Location: Hotel New Otani Chang Fu Gong Beijing, duration 90 minutes.
Topic: Policy risks and opportunities and the 12the Five Year Plan, how Chinese policy is developed, the lobbying process, and how does decision making unfold at senior leadership level – a pretty challenging topic!
The tour was again organized by Legacy Ventures, a UK specialist provider of international study tours, immersion trips and treks for top business schools around the world and a member of the EMBA Council. See: www.legacyventures.co.uk

Just got the feedback from the organizer:
“I have just heard back from my colleague that you were as impressive as ever this morning when you presented to the Cass cohort. From all accounts the audience was captivated and asked your loads of good questions which means they were engaged, interactive and inspired – thank you. Gilbert, you were a great addition to this academic programme and we appreciate your hard hitting, honest, independent and impartial contribution to the business executives’ experience of doing business in China. We hope you enjoyed addressing this Cass group and we can approach you again in the future to participate in another study tour trip.”
Always nice to read this…