SPEAKERKIT DAVIDTHOMAS ChinaBusinessSpeaker Futurist&Expert EveryCompanyBigorSmalMustHaveaChinaStrategy
Bio Keynotespeaker,thoughtleaderandbusinessfuturist,DavidThomasinspires, motivatesandeducatesglobalbusinessleaders,entrepreneursandinvestorsabout themassivepotentialoferedbymodernchina. Hetakesthem onajourneytoidentify,buildandfacilitatelong-term businessand investmentrelationshipsandhearmsthem withtheknowledgeandtoolsto navigatethecross-culturalchalenges. David suniquevalueishisabilitytoidentifybusinesstrends,opportunitiesand chalengesinchinaandtobringthem tolifewithactualcasestudies, examplesandstories.heregularlytravelsaroundchina,workingwithlocal partnersandinvestors,aswelashostingchinesedelegationsandmissionsof investors,smesandentrepreneursaroundtheworld. HavingworkedwithSMEsfrom manyindustrysectors,david sexperienceand expertiseisbroadanddeep.theseindustriesincludefood,healthcare,education, tourism,realestate,retailandtechnology. HeregularlyspeaksatConferences,Workshops,SeminarsandBoard Meetingsaroundtheworldtoawiderangeofaudiencesandiswelknowninthe AsiaPacificregionasa ChinaExpert.
RecentSpeakingEngagements 2017 2018 moretocome 20September -FitzpatricksNationalConference,Shanghai 29August -ChinaReadyBusinessSeminar2.0,Newcastle 21March -PropertyProfileGroup-AsiaDay 16March -MSIRegionalConferenceSydney 19February - Kickstart2018 RealEstateResultsConferenceMelbourne 30January -ACSMEMonthlyRoundtable,Sydney 28November -TheChinaReadyBusinessSeminar,Newcastle 20November -AustraliaChinaBusinessWeek2017.Sydney 18October -Booms,Busts&Bāozi:ExploringFinanceinChinaAustralia-(ACYPI&ACYA) 13October -NewcastleChinaWeekBusinessForum,Newcastle 12October -AustraliaChinaBusinessWeek,Melbourne 11September -TheBusinessofRealEstate2017,QTHotelGoldCoast, 30July -InvestmentinAustraliaForum -Shenzen-AustraliaTradeConference2017, 19July -ChinaMoney,ChinaMarketsForum,Sydney 12July -CEO Institute(Syndicate44)Sydney 19and20June -GlobalExpansionSummit,London 4June -NZITopBrokerBali2017,BaliIndonesia 20April -BusinessBlueprintAnnualConference2017,Cebu,Philippines 4April -EGNNetwork,Sydney 6April -CEO Institute(Syndicates50&65)Sydney. 30March -DanishConsulateRetailGroup,Sydney andmanymore 2016 24October 13October 13October 4October 1September 30August 16August andmanymore -MagnitudePrincipalsForum -HongKong -FirstNationalPropertyManagersConference-TweedHeads -OvationsSpeakerShowcase Brisbane -KEY120Presentation Melbourne -TEC2Presentation Sydney -ThiessDirectorsConference Brisbane -LandcorpRegionalCentresDevelopmentForum Perth andmanymore.
AView tochina KEYNOTE Wehavenowenteredatimethatisalreadyredefinedbytheuprisingof China,notonlyinChinabutalsointhewesternworld.Withindustrialisation andtheriseofthemiddleclassinchinaneverbeforehavethepeopleof Chinabeenseekinginvestmentopportunitiesinternationaly.Theproblem is thatmanypeopleinthewestaremissingthisopportunityduealackof culturaliq. Inthispresentation,DavidThomaspresentstrendsanddatapointing towardsaneweconomythatwilbemoldedbychineseinvestment.cross culturalbariers,traditionalviewpointswithregardstoglobalisationandfear oftheunknownispreventingbusinessleadersfrom surfinganewanddisruptivewaveininternationalbusiness. DavidThomasdispelsthesecommonmythsandpresentsthecasethattakingaviewtoChinawildeterminethe wealthofyourbusinesstodayandinyearstocome. Theaudiencewilwalkawayfrom thispresentationwith: AfreshperspectiveonChinafrom aculturalandbusinesspointofview. ToolstodispelmythsaboutChinathatmaybeinhibitingthem from takingaction. ClearstepsandtakeawaysforanyorganisationlookingtoraisetheirculturalIQ. Gainaccesstoanewworldmarket. KeyOutcomes: FutureTrends Leadership BusinessInnovation NextEconomy
LeadingwithaView tochina KEYNOTE InthenexteconomytakingaviewtoChinawilbenonnegotiableforany leaderlookingtodisrupt,innovateandgrowmarketshare.therealityis thatchina seconomicgrowthhasjustbegun,andwilonlygainmomentum inthefuture.thequestionsforleadersinthewestwilbewhetherthey choosetoreacttotheinfluenceofchina,orinsteadchoosetocreatea leadershipstrategythatharnessesthisinfluenceasagrowthopportunity. Inthispresentation,DavidThomaspresentsonsomeofthecommon chalengesfacedbyleaderslookingtoembraceandactivateaviewto China.CreatingacultureresponsivetotheChinesemarketstartsatthetop.Havingtheabilitytoauditbeliefsystems, inadditiontodevelopingchinacentricorganisationalcultureswilbeimperativetoyoursuccess.wilyouchoosetobe aleaderwhosupportsandelevateschinesestafandclients,orareyoublindinyourviewtochina? Leaderswilwalkawayfrom thispresentationwith: Toolkitempoweringthem toaudittheirownleadershipability NavigateaneweconomyredefinedbytheinfluenceofChina Strategythatamplifiesbusinessgrowth UnderstandingonhowtosupportandelevateChinesestafandclients KeyOutcomes: Leadership Innovation Communication CulturalAwareness
AView tochina-culturalinteligence KEYNOTE Inthesameway,IQ andeq andkeyindicatorsofperformanceandproductivity CQ orculturalinteligenceisameasureofanorganisationsabilitytoplayand succeedinaglobalisedmarket.inthemodernworld,iq ishigh,andeq ison therise,however,cq hasbeenleftbehindwithmanypeopleinthewestafraid toembraceaviewtochina.whenwasthelasttimeyouaskedforfeedbackfrom achinesecoleagueabouthowyourbusinessisreachingthechinesemarket? Inthispresentation,DavidThomaspresentsonthesignificanceofbuilding organisationalculturalinteligencewithaviewtochina.chinaiseverywhere andthebusinessesthatcanelevateandamplifychinesestafinorderto understandchineseclientswilbeanonarunwaytosuccessinanexteconomy. Fundamentaly CQ istheartofunderstandingkeydiferencesincultureinordertobuildabridgeanddevelop cohesiveworkingrelationshipsthatbreakdownbariersofbeliefsystems,culture,orlanguage. Theaudiencewilwalkawayfrom thispresentationwith: Insightsandtoolstobuildorganisationalcultures ElevateandamplifytheChinesepresenceinorganisations MeettheneedsoftheemergingChinesemarket Answersonhowtobreakdownbariersofbeliefsystems,cultureandlanguage KeyOutcomes: CulturalInteligence Communicationtools ManagingRelationships Leadership
AView to BRIC Nations KEYNOTE Chinaisattheheartofthenextglobaleconomyyetthereareagroupof nationswho,alongwithchina,arepositioningthemselvesforglobal domination.the BRIC nationsincludebrazil,russia,indiaandchina. Thesevastandgrowingnationscolectivelyhaveownershipofanabundance ofland,peopleandcapital.alkeyeconomicinputstodriveprosperitytoday andintothefuture.howwilyouasabusinessleader,entrepreneuror investorrespondtothisuniqueopportunitytoengagewithaglobalmarket thathasalreadytakenflight? Inthispowerfulandthought-provokingpresentationDavidThomaspresents uniqueinsights,dataandperspectivesshowcasingtheemergenceofthebricnationsasthemaindriversof urbanisation,consumption,innovation,aspirationandglobalisation.hewilalsoidentifykeyopportunitiesfor organisationslookingtobreakthroughlocalmarketstoestablishnewglobalbusinessnetworksandmarkets. Leaderswilwalkawayfrom thispresentationwith: UniquebusinessopportunitiesfoundwithintheBRICnations Toolsandstrategiestolead,influenceglobalbusinessopportunities Timelyandrelevanttipsfornewgobalmarketentry Insights,dataandperspectiveshowcasingtheBRICnations KeyOutcomes: FutureTrends BusinessInnovation NextEconomies Globalisation
Testimonials WhatClientsSayAboutDavid: Thepresentationwasabsolutely amazing.hisabilitytoprovideuswith averyentertainingmixofhistory, Davidwasthehighlightofourrecent realestateeventforbusinessowners. Heprovidedloadsof Ijustwantedtopassonmysincere thanksforyourexcelentpresentation toourseniorbankersandcustomers economics,socialdevelopmentand futuretrendswasexceptional. practicaltipsonhow toembracethe opportunitiesinchina. onchinaandindia.thefeedbackfrom thesessionhasbeenoverwhelming -NickDowling,CEO,JelisCraig --LeanneHoward,HeadofGrowth&Client Engagement,RealEstateResults --RachelSlade,FormerHeadofInternational Products,WestpacBankingCorp
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