Keynotes

"The strength is in the convergence of communication, relationship and cross-cultural skills."

  Speaker Profile

Mia's talks explore the "triple threat" factors that affect profitability in China — culture, context, and communication.

Title #1:

What you don’t know about the Asian mind costs you big time . . .

Focus

ü      What makes China such a hot topic?

ü      Is the culture all that mysterious?

ü      What's the one small thing that could have a major impact on your results?

ü      How can you avoid the million-dollar cross-cultural mistakes that companies make when dealing with Asian customers, suppliers and local staff?

Title #2:  

The Effect of China's Explosive Growth on Your HR Policies

Focus

ü      HR policies that help prevent intellectual piracy — the cause and the cure are cultural.

ü      Multi-million dollar cross-cultural errors and how to prevent them.

ü      Staffing implications of “Hire for attitude, train for skills.”

ü      Western communication and business practices that work against us in Asia.

ü      Ways to communicate to increase productivity and minimize delays.

Contact Mia to speak at your next conference or off-site retreat or for a free 20-minute Asia Strategy Phone Consultation: 800-240-8734 (North America), 519-679-8734 (International). Email her directly.

"Hundreds of companies need to hear you speak.”
~ Paul J. Krupin, President, Direct Contact Publishing (Kennewick, WA USA)

"Author, keynote speaker, consultant...wow! All that ability couldn't be packaged in a nicer person, congrats!” ~ Dan Webb, Vice President Operations, The Core Golf Centers (China)   “Your talk was an eye-opener for all of us — a good introduction to what’s coming. We ignore the dragon at our peril. I’d love to be part of your (China initiative).” ~ Don Hallam, C.P.P., P. Log., Director, Materials Management, Medbuy Corporation

"The information you have is valid. People should be aware that cross-cultural issues are a matter that they have to start paying closer attention to. For that reason, and as a result of your talk, I have sent your information to the Ontario Institute to consider you as a speaker for their annual conference." (Booked)
~ Neil T. Bishop, President, Western Ontario District - OIPMAC

“Your talk on China was very timely for the kind of purchasing that I am involved with. You have a solid understanding of the Chinese culture and were able to deliver many valuable insights in a very short period of time." 

~ Bernard Keras, Senior Manager, Sales & Strategic Purchasing, MedTech Wristbands

“As a speech writer and a sometime speech ‘giver’ I have been impressed both with your style of presentation and the comfort of your presence at the podium. One of the great secrets of giving a successful speech is to convince your audience of your message and make sure they go away with it burned in their collective brain. You do that with flair . . .”
~ Jim Etherington, Vice-President/Corporate Affairs, London Life