Case studies on a range of our past projects
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INTEGRITY
Where our actions speak louder than words can say
10-day China residential for globally leading E-MBA programme
Design and organise a 10-day residential schedule for US-based EMBA programme in Shanghai and Suzhou region. The aim was to meet and learn from key players in the omni-channel supply chain in areas of (i) automotive, (ii) consumerables producer, and (iii) manufacturing, and ultimately be enveloped within the context of doing business in China.
CRRC: Executive programme
Design and organise 1-month programme to provide fundamental PESTEL overview of UK rail sector. The programme focused on achieving the core aims of (i) meeting key Government representatives, (ii) visiting key players across full rail supply chain, from manufacturing, supplying to operating, (iii) learning from top rail consulting and research institutions about major factors impacting sector going forward.
BMS: Coaching skills
Design and deliver 2 workshops on consecutive days. The first being an introduction to the global communication model and the associated skills required for new Medical Sales Liaison (MSL)s in China. The second day focused on coaching for managers in alignment with BMS’s global approach.
ADM: Online marketing
Outlander Consulting support ADM’s China marketing team to refine messaging with internal and external stakeholders across Asia and Australasia.
Amplity Health: Communication skills
Outlander Consulting supports Amplity Health in implementing training solutions for the pharmaceutical industry across South East Asia. Amplity Health is the leading training solutions provider for Medical Science Liaisons, servicing all of the big name end clients such as AstraZeneca, BMS, Ipsen, Merck, Novartis, Roche.
E-MBA in Supply Chain
Design and organise a 10-day residential schedule for US-based EMBA programme in Shanghai and Suzhou region. The aim was to meet and learn from key players in the omni-channel supply chain in areas of (i) technology, (ii) consumerables producer, and (iii) e-commerce, and ultimately be enveloped within the context of doing business in China.
Samsung: Motivating teams
Covering a range of light-hearted topics, Alex Mackrell and John Storm highlighted how communication differences can lead to a range of both wonderful and disastrous endings.
Glanbia: Communications
Outlander Consulting supports Amplity Health in implementing training solutions for the pharmaceutical industry across South East Asia. Amplity Health is the leading training solutions provider for Medical Science Liaisons, servicing all of the big name end clients such as AstraZeneca, BMS, Ipsen, Merck, Novartis, Roche.
Sydney University Summer School
Design and organise 4-day academic programme as core component of broader 10-day residential study. The aim of the credit-bearing module was to (i) understand core cultural aspects impacting local employability, (ii) explore new innovations, and (iii) realise fundamental drivers taking Chinese companies overseas.
Em Lyon: Corporate governance UG course
20 international students came to grasp how a wider perspective of Corporate Governance – when applied proactively – can transcend regular corporate functions to become a highly strategic focal point for business that includes all aspects of organisational life.
SKEMA: Negotiation skills
Knowing what you want is great. But it is not enough to be a successful entrepreneur.
This course is built upon the fundamental premise that a successful entrepreneur is able to work with and leverage the talents and resources of others in their network. Together, we will explore how to hone our communication skills to liaise with others and improve our understanding of another persons’ true need.
We shall look into conflict and its’ role in a start-up, whilst also exploring how to influence others and building our repertoire of essential negotiation skills so that we can know how to best engage in practical scenarios that every start-up will experience, like:
- How much should we pay our first employees?
- What should we consider when negotiating our first sale with a large client?
- What happens if/when investors get interested in your business?
IVT: Innovation, leadership & entrepreneurship
In order to enhance IVT students’ learning experience in China, a programme sponsored by the Entrepreneurial University was delivered via a series of teaching sessions covering a series of topics on ‘Business, Management and Communication’ as well as ‘Entrepreneurship’. In particular, sessions considered topical issues within cross-cultural and contemporary business context.
1-month training for 108 managers pre-embarking on overseas business
To support efforts of internationalisation and sustainable growth, CRRC is committed to training 10,000 employees as a component of China’s 13th Five Year Plan. For the 4th year of cooperation, this programme was designed to equip training participants with core communication skills needed when leading teams in an international context. The programme objectives included (i) developing ability to recognise core business topics from both China and Western perspectives, (ii) reinforcing core skillsets for managing cross-cultural business relationships, (iii) improving participant cultural awareness and interpersonal skills, and (iv) ensuring all training participants can clearly and confidently communicate in English.
XJTLU: 3-day course for future entrepreneurs
After this three day session students will have a practical understanding of:
- How to identify, communicate with, and influence individuals that can bring value and new perspectives to their businesses.
- How to work successfully within international teams, encourage creativity in others, and ensure all are working towards the same goals.
- The use of design thinking for entrepreneurial ventures
- Understanding the resources available to students looking to start companies in Suzhou and other cities in China.
- The importance of a good first impression, confidence, and a professional image as an entrepreneur.