Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Hello, my name is ... Kang Ta Na


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For the past two days, the team has been meeting with clients for the first time. Our clients range in sector (government, manufacturing, technology) and size (400 to 4000+ employees). Some of these companies or organizations include: Chengdu Laoken Technology Co., Chengdu Foreign Affairs Office, Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone and BRC Hejun Industry Co, Ltd.

Our meetings with all organizations have a few things in common. Each meeting consists of formal introductions, tour of the site, products, services and a natural sharing of expectations and clarifying questions and answers. There is the traditional and thoughtful exchange of handshakes, bows and business cards. My colleagues and I have been given a Chinese name to use in introducing ourselves. "My name is Kang Ta Na." Announcing this is always sure to elicit a smile. Executives introduce the organization's philosophy pointing to the calligraphed characters displayed as prominent signage at the building's entrance. Company and organizational awards are forefront. Respect for one another and clients is prevalent. The happiness of the employee is paramount and well-demonstrated.

To say that Chengdu is a boom town is an understatement. Its growth over the past five-years is unprecedented and a bright and vast future vision is aspired by all who live here. The excitement is obvious. The people of Chengdu have a tremendous amount of pride in their city and province -- equaled only by their warmth and hospitality.

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