James Yuann has been working in China for nearly 30 years. He built several high-tech ventures before joining Honeywell Specialty Materials as President, Asia. Today he is the Managing Director for international HR firm Boyden and the IMBA professor of MITFudan University and the author of the popular book, ‘SuperTrends in China’. Network HR asks James how he got to where he is today.

The impact of evolution on how we think

Have you ever made a rash decision? Or, done something you did not think through as well as you could have? I am sure all of us have at some point. Did you ever wonder why we do this? Why do we sometimes act impulsively and make decisions we may later regret? In this article, I am going to take a look at the human psyche to help explain how we think and how we act.

The Importance of Professional Presentation and Etiquette

As a manager, I am always conscious of my company's image. Because of this, I ensure that I pay special attention to the ways in which my team conveys that image to clients and to the general public. However, I do not just analyse my own organisation. I am also keen to examine other organisations and the image created by their employees. I must admit, I often find myself judging and evaluating other companies based not on their products, services or reputation, but on how their employees represent themselves. This article will look at the image you and your colleagues create and the way this image defines your organisation.