Events
'Think Like Chinese' with Helen Zhang | |
| Date & Time | Wed, 31st Mar (18:30 to 21:00) |
| Location | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Whether you've been in China for decades of just got off the plane, this is a must attend seminar.
What are the core differences in how Chinese think, and how do those differences influence the way that Chinese people communicate and conduct business? Our China expert for this seminar will be Helen Zhang,the author of the highly acclaimed book “Think Like Chinese” which serves as an in depth guide to help more people understand China and the Chinese people. Copies of Helen's book will be available for sale at the event. About the Speaker Helen grew up in Beijing China, then worked and lived in Sydney, Australia for 8 years (in management consulting, investment banking and wealth management) before returning back to Beijing in 2002 with her family. Since 2005 Helen operates a China based strategic consulting business in Beijing. Her main focus has been advising multinational corporate and overseas government clients on various China challenges at the senior executive level, also consults to Chinese businesses going global. Helen holds an MBA, a Master of Business in Finance from Australia and a BA (English Language and Literature) from Peking University, China. |
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Past Events
(Past Event) Viva Speed Networking | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 24th Feb, 2010 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB This event is for members only |
| Non-Member Price | N/A RMB This event is for members only |
| Event Details: | Join us for Viva's annual speed networking event and meet others in your sector or industry. |
(Past Event) 'New Year, New Challenges' with Susie Bates, VP at United Family Healthcare | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 27th Jan, 2010 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | "Talent acquisition is the singular most critical role all of us play in the development of our organisations; without utilising and celebrating the passion of your workforce, no growth is achievable, no vision is attainable. Employee engagement and development is everybody’s responsibility, from the President and COO down."
So says Susie Bates, VP of Recruitment at United Family Hospitals. At our first event of 2010, Susie will share some of her experiences of her 30 years of hands-on experience in the HR arena in Beijing, looking at the fascinating evolution of the role of HR Manager in foreign companies over that time; she will hold an interactive discussion on the skillsets that companies look for when interviewing for key roles within organisations operating in China today, and take questions from VIVA members on their job search and recruitment issues. |
(Past Event) Viva Christmas Party! | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 9th Dec, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB Please note this is a members-only event |
| Non-Member Price | N/A RMB Please note this is a members-only event |
| Event Details: | Come and celebrate the holiday season with Viva. Our guest speaker (and Viva member) Tina Redshaw will share her experiences of working in Asia, including her four years as British Ambassador to Timor Leste, a colourful and fascinating new nation that few people have visited.
Enjoy a glass of champagne, thanks to Links Moving Asia and East Meets West Fine Wines. Win fabulous prizes in our raffle, including: - return business class airfare to Bali on Garuda Indonesia - one year gym membership from Westin Beijing Chaoyang - full body massage from Heavenly Spa at Westin Financial Street - dining vouchers from Agua, Mughal's and ROOMbeijing restaurants - Pakistani cooking classes for four people at The Hutong Email Segolene (membershipbenefits@vivabeijing.org) to contribute a prize. Pre-Event Mentorship Session A mentee information session will be held before this event for those interested in taking part in our new mentorship program. This session will be held before our Christmas party at The Westin Beijing Chaoyang, commencing at 6pm sharp, and will be your chance to meet the mentors and learn more about the programme. Contact Katja (projects@vivabeijing.org) to register your interest to become a mentee and reserve your seat for the information session. Full details of the mentorship program, including profiles of our mentors and the application form, are now available on this website for members. Click http://www.vivabeijing.org/mentors.php to view. Please note that you will need to log in to access this information. If you cannot view this section, please check that your membership is up-to-date. About the Programme Our mentorship programme provides Viva members with an opportunity to learn (and gain insight) from their mentor's life experience and professional knowledge. The programme is exclusive to Viva members only. All mentors are members of the Viva and have volunteered their time for the programme. Viva members can find more information here: http://www.vivabeijing.org/mentors.php (please note only logged-in, paid-up members can view these pages). |
(Past Event) Impossible is Nothing - Transform your Work and Life! with Sarah Cooper | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 25th Nov, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Why do we too often achieve only a fraction of our potential? What do you really wish for your life and career - and how can you make that happen?
In this stimulating and interactive talk Sarah will share: - Practical strategies for overcoming engrained and limiting ways of thinking - Inspirational stories of people (famous and “ordinary”) who’ve transformed their lives - Resources and tips for living a life and career on full throttle. You will leave with a new sense of what is possible for you, personally and professionally. Come and have fun! About the speaker: Sarah is fascinated by the limits we place on ourselves and by what triggers and sustains transformational change. Through her business Cows From My Window, Sarah helps mid-career professionals though radical career and lifestyle transitions. Her clients’ impetus for change is a desire to follow a passion, express their creativity or help people or society in some way – and at the same time lead a richer, more family-friendly lifestyle. You can find out more about Sarah’s coaching, workshops and teleclasses, and read her blog, at www.cowsfrommywindow.com |
(Past Event) *NEW DATE & PLACE: The Woman of the House: From Single Mother to CEO with Fredy Bush | |
| Event was held on | Thu, 5th Nov, 2009 |
| at | Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center
50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District 凯宾斯基饭店亮马桥路50号 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB This is a members-only event |
| Non-Member Price | N/A RMB This is a members-only event |
| Event Details: | As a young single mother from Utah with limited means, Fredy Bush seemed destined for a life of struggle and poverty in her native land. But with her two young children in tow and a commitment to provide for them, Ms. Bush made a bold decision to seek her future in Greater China. Today, as CEO of Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited, a leading sports and entertainment media company in China, Ms. Bush looks back on her journey and reflects on the challenges she faced in performing her roles as a young single mother, business leader and philanthropist in a foreign land.
We expect a high turn-out for this event and therefore will start promptly at 7pm. Please note that, on this occasion, we will close the doors at 7 and will be unable to admit latecomers so recommend that you arrive in good time. This event is not open to the media. |
(Past Event) Mentorship with Cindy Jensen | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 23rd Sep, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Viva is very excited about launching our first mentorship program. Our guest speaker Cindy Jensen has been a long time advocate of mentoring. She describes her first experience of having a mentor as “being blessed with a mentor who influenced her career”.
This seminar will provide practical information and tools for individuals who are considering a mentor for their own personal or professional development. In addition Cindy will share how organisations can initiate and develop a Corporate Mentorship programme including examples of companies that have been successful in branding their programmes. The second part of her talk will be dedicated to the launch of the Viva mentorship programme and how you can get involved. Some discussion highlights are: - How to identify a potential mentor; - As a mentee, how to take leadership and initiative in the mentorship relationship; - How to identify if you are ready to be a mentor. About the Speaker: Cindy Jensen is General Manager of BOLDMOVES CHINA, a consulting firm specialising in talent management with an emphasis on leadership training, change management and executive coaching.An entrepreneur with experience of working with MNCs, Cindy is also Vice Chair of the Canada China Business Council and a current student of the Rutgers EMBA program. Cindy has been living in China for over seven years. |
(Past Event) Personal Branding with Tracy Driscoll | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 26th Aug, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Tracy Driscoll, recruiter, career coach and communications specialist will present a talk on Personal Branding, outlining the reasons why more professionals are starting to pay attention to this topic today and why those who aren't should be. Do you know how you are perceived? When was the last time you updated your resume and thought about personal presentation? Do you have an elevator pitch? And how could this knowledge help you achieve your goals? These questions and more will be explored. |
(Past Event) Generation Y Women in the Workforce with Hannah Seligson | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 29th Jul, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Hannah Seligson is the author of two books and many articles on issues relating to young women and their careers. For her latest book, "New Girl on The Job", she interviewed over a hundred women about their experiences in the workplace. During a special trip to China, she will share her insights on 'Generation Y Women in the Workforce'. Join us if you are a Gen Y woman or if you want to deepen your understanding of this upcoming generation. |
(Past Event) Entrepreneurship with Sarah Bajc | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 24th Jun, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Being an entrepreneur is a state of mind, not a job description. Entrepreneurs drive business opportunities from nothing, whether independently or from within massive organizations. Your core expertise may be operations, sales, research, people or finance, but if you have the spirit you can be an entrepreneur. Sarah has experienced building, selling and closing her own companies, as well as being a hired gun to more traditional corporations. By leveraging her personal entrepreneurial style, she’s been able to drive significant new revenue models in a variety of industries and countries by always playing the customer advocate. Join us to learn how she did that, while raising three children and participating in numerous philanthropic organisations.
Sarah is currently Senior VP for hiSoft, a post in which she drives growth strategies to enable this global software outsourcing company to reach the worldwide top 10 ranking in the next few years. Before joining hiSoft, she drove domestic R&D partnerships for Microsoft in Beijing. Prior to that, Sarah ran US operations of an Israeli software quality firm, where she helped take the firm public in London. Before that, she founded four companies. Sarah began her career in Management Consulting. |
(Past Event) Viva AGM and 1st Birthday Party | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 20th May, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Wednesday 20th May sees Viva turn 1 year old! Join us for our annual general meeting (AGM) where we will hold elections for committee positions, including those of President, Programme Manager, Events Manager, Marketing Manager, Membership Benefits Manager and Secretary. Voting will be followed by a speech by King King Wang, Vice President at J.P. Morgan and Chase and an active member of the Dandelion Project, a grassroots organization of professional women in China who network and provide financial support for Chinese charities.The Dandelion Project capitalizes on international and local resources, and its expertise to ensure measurable improvements for women and children in China. Following this, it will be time for birthday celebrations, with cake, wine and networking. |
(Past Event) Viva Speed Networking | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 29th Apr, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京威斯汀大饭店, 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB (Members-only event) |
| Non-Member Price | N/A RMB (Members-only event) |
| Event Details: | Connect with like-minded people
This event will make it easy for you to meet fellow Viva members who share your professional interests. We have created 7 sub-groups based on industry - these include a legal and financial services sub-group, and one for people in the arts and creative fields, amongst others. At the event you will choose your 3 preferred groups and spend 15 minutes talking with each in turn. Following this there will be free flow networking. Come along and get to know Viva members better than you ever have before! Please note that our April event is exclusively for members only; to find out more about joining Viva, please check the Membership page. |
(Past Event) MBTI: Who am I? Who are you? with Rosemary Lodge | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 25th Mar, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Through this brief introduction to the MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) the world's most widely used personality indicator, you will start to understand and appreciate yourself and others better. Join us for this fun and interactive session to find out how you can communicate more effectively and build better relationships.
About the Speaker Rosemary is a certified practitioner of MBTI®, the world’s most widely used personality indicator, and has been applying Personality Type theory to her work for almost ten years. Rosemary has more than 20 years experience in corporate communications and organizational development. She has helped organizations through major change initiatives, designed and delivered leadership development training programs, lead corporate identity renewals and strategic marketing programs, and managed cross cultural education projects. Rosemary has lived and worked in Canada, Germany, Thailand, England and China. |
(Past Event) CSR as Business Strategy with Clare Pearson | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 25th Feb, 2009 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Ms Clare Pearson, CSR Manager of international law firm DLA Piper in Asia, will present the current trends in corporate social responsibility (CSR) in China and explain how CSR can represent a valuable competitive advantage during economic downturn.
Ms. Clare Pearson, is the CSR Manager of international law firm DLA Piper in Asia (Bangkok, Singapore, HK, Shanghai, Tokyo and Beijing). A UK qualified lawyer, her role involves advising clients on issues relating to corporate governance, supply chain management, environmental degradation and community/government relations. She provides a combination of legal advice and recommendations as to best practices in each field. Further responsibilities include establishing partnerships with government charities in China, sitting on clients' ethics committees in Beijing and assisting with the international integration of DLA Piper's Asia offices. She has worked at DLA Piper for ten years. |
(Past Event) Viva January Event with Roberta Lipson | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 21st Jan, 2009 |
| at | The Westin Beijing
No. 1 Xin Yuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Join us for our first event of 2009 with guest speaker Roberta Lipson, CEO of Chindex International and Chairman of the Board of United Family Hospitals. Roberta has a unique story to tell and we are thrilled that she will spend an evening sharing her trials and tribulations, disappointments and triumphs of business based in China. |
(Past Event) Socialism Is Great! Book Talk* Members Only Christmas Special with Lijia Zhang | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 10th Dec, 2008 |
| at | The Westin Hotel, Spa Lounge (5th floor), 1 Xinyuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing |
| Member Price | 180 RMB Please note that this is a members-only event |
| Non-Member Price | N/A RMB Please note that this is a members-only event |
| Event Details: | "Socialism Is Great" is a spirited memoir by a former Chinese factory worker who grew up in Nanjing, participated in the Tiananmen Square protest, and ended up an international journalist.
Lijia Zhang worked as a teenager in a factory producing missiles designed to reach North America, queuing every month to give evidence to the "period police" that she wasn't pregnant. In the oppressive routine of guarded compounds and political meetings, Zhang's disillusionment with "The Glorious Cause" drove her to study English, which strengthened her intellectual independence—from bright, western-style clothes, to organizing the largest demonstration by Nanjing workers in support of the Tiananmen Square protest in 1989. By narrating the changes in her own life, Zhang chronicles the momentous shift in China's economic policy: her factory, still an ICBM manufacturer, won the bid to cast a giant bronze Buddha as the whole country went mad for profit. Written in English, "Socialism Is Great!" is a testament to Zhang's personal triumph over the controlled existence that was supposed to be her destiny. |
(Past Event) How to Build Trust Across Cultures with Edith Coron | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 26th Nov, 2008 |
| at | Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District
金茂北京 威斯汀大饭店 新源南路 1 号 朝阳区 北京 |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Our speaker for the November event is Edith Coron, a global leadership and intercultural communication specialist based in Beijing, China. Edith provides a wide range of international corporations with coaching services and training programs in Global Competencies, Intercultural Awareness and Multicultural Team Building, amongst others. She has studied in the intercultural field with leading theoreticians and practitioners and is certified to deliver the Cultural Orientations Indicator® and trained in the REN Coaching Model© (coaching adapted to Chinese values). |
(Past Event) Communicating in the Midst of Conflict with Kathryn Tonges | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 29th Oct, 2008 |
| at | Westin Chaoyang Hotel, No. 1 Xinyuan Nan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing |
| Member Price | 180 RMB Entrance fee is payable on the door, and includes drinks and |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB Entrance fee is payable on the door, and includes drinks and |
| Event Details: | You may have learned how to be assertive and to be a good listener but how do you react to defensive responses? Communications training often overlooks this difficult area of conflict. This will be the focus of Kathryn Tonges' talk in addition to understanding how to get your needs met without being a dictator or a doormat. |
(Past Event) Viva supports the Women in Business Conference | |
| Event was held on | Fri, 24th Oct, 2008 |
| at | Landmark Hotel, Beijing |
| Member Price | 2925 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 3900 RMB |
| Event Details: | Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Women
Are Women Leaders Born, Made or Do They "Make" Themselves? Beijing’s First Annual Women in Business Conference will be a salute to the most successful business women in China. Throughout history, women have risen to the top of society becoming renowned leaders and thinkers. Today we can find women in the top layers of business, government, academia and almost everywhere we look, but we might have to look hard. In most fields women are unrepresented, and those who have in fact made it to the highest levels are rare. Women have made many substantial contributions to the world we live in, but the playing field is not level. Women at the top have a certain quality and mindset that provides the fuel for their success. What are these character traits that drive successful women to the top? Is it realistic to think that all women can have these same opportunities if they are determined work hard? Or are there other factors that contribute to the success of super-star business women? Agenda Diversity Programs The costs, benefits and “how-tos” of organizing Work / Life Balance How do the most successful women achieve an effective balance? Women Entrepreneurs What can they teach corporate executives about becoming even more effective? Business Creativity Hear and learn from case studies of how women have made substantial contributions to their companies and their industries Leadership Styles How do men and women differ in their leadership styles? How can we leverage our strengths and compensate for our weaknesses? Boardroom Access For the senior-most women, gaining a seat on the corporate board is an important career goal. Planning for this can’t be too early, we need to start now. Strategies for being invited to join the board will be explored. Financial Sector in Crisis Rarely seen in the industry, women are in fact major players in Finance. What do top-tier women predict will be the implications of the global credit crisis in the near term, the long term? See www.china-wib.net for more information Click on the banner to register and receive your 25% Viva member discount |
(Past Event) Effective Networking for Women with Angela Keane | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 24th Sep, 2008 |
| at | Regus Centre, China Life Tower (Renshou Dasha) 5/F, 16 Chaowai Street, Chaoyang District |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Would you like to get more from your time spent networking? Our guest speaker, Angela Keane, will look at practical strategies to help you feel more confident and maximise the results of your networking.
Ms Keane is a senior training and coaching executive, drawing on over 20 years corporate experience spanning the UK, pan-Asian and global media markets. Ms Keane now runs her own training, coaching and facilitation business, which focuses on effective business communication, cross-cultural training and executive coaching. Clients include Boston Consulting Group, Novo Nordisk, Bayer, Siemens, European Union, The British Council, Nokia, Coca Cola. |
(Past Event) VIVA Summer Members-Only Party! | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 27th Aug, 2008 |
| at | The Hutong, a traditional hutong courtyard located close to the Lama Temple. |
| Member Price | 200 RMB (This event is for VIVA members-only) |
| Non-Member Price | 0 RMB (This event is for VIVA members-only) |
| Event Details: | Come and celebrate summer with the VIVA team and members! Our special members-only evening will start with champagne and snacks served on a beautiful hutong rooftop terrace and will be followed by a class in Chinese dumpling-making in The Hutong kitchen. This is a great chance to meet your fellow VIVA members in a relaxed and informal setting. |
(Past Event) 10 Strategies for Developing & Retaining High Potential Staff with Stacy Palestrant | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 30th Jul, 2008 |
| at | To be confirmed |
| Member Price | 180 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 250 RMB |
| Event Details: | Recruiting and retaining good staff is a universal problem and is particularly challenging in China. At this Viva event, guest speaker Stacy Palestrant, Executive Director of CHINA 2024 (a project of the management consulting firm Katzenbach Partners) will speak on "10 Strategies for Developing and Retaining Your High Potential Staff". To be followed with networking, drinks and canapés. |
(Past Event) Analysing Financial Statements: a Brief Overview with Suresh Govindaraj | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 25th Jun, 2008 |
| at | Regus Conference Centre, China Life Tower, 16 Chaowai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing. |
| Member Price | 150 RMB |
| Non-Member Price | 200 RMB |
| Event Details: | Viva and Rutgers joint event
What are the strengths and weaknesses in your financial statements? Learn tips and techniques from Rutgers professor Suresh Govindaraj as he presents "Financial Statements: a brief overview" showing you ways to understand and analyse the performance of business corporations from different industries. Followed by networking, drinks & canapés. Top 3 benefits of attending: - Learn tips and techniques to analyse performance of business corporations - Learn how to integrate knowledge from different areas to solve business problems - Knowledge gained will serve you well in starting your own business, running a company or managing your investments (including pension plans or retirement funds) A student view of Prof. Govindaraj: “I will never view a financial statement in the same way again. His courses changed all that. His approach is totally case-based, with cases (all financial statements from actual companies) sometimes just a few weeks old! Suresh is totally brilliant." |
(Past Event) Launch party with guest speaker Jeanne-Marie Gescher | |
| Event was held on | Wed, 28th May, 2008 |
| at | Revelations Bar, Sanlitun |
| Price | 200 RMB (includes drinks) |
| Event Details: | Join us on the last Wednesday of this month for our first event of the year! Come along to hear Jeanne-Marie Gescher OBE, founder and CEO of Strategy Consultancy CGA ( www.cga-china.com ), speak on: "China - A Proxy for the Planet?" She will share some perspectives on China's challenges, promise and direction in the context of planet, people and markets. Following the presentation, there will be networking, drinks & canapes. |