Welcome to the Boyden Report
Welcome to the second
edition of The Boyden Report, a quarterly series to provide a deeper
understanding of the global market for talent.
At Boyden, we
work closely with global companies to craft their executive strategy.
But that strategy must be continuously reevaluated. What works in one
market may not be effective in another region. Each industry has its
own management dynamics.
The Boyden Report is designed to help
you navigate this complexity in the ever-changing global market for
talent. Each report will provide you with the context to make
sustainable strategic decisions about your executive team.
In this second report, we look at another key emerging market where economic growth is rapid.
Reports
on China can be misleading to external audiences not attuned to the
cultural and historic legacies that have shaped China’s story. This
research provides insight from both Western and Asian business leaders.
They have generously shared their expertise to help readers appreciate
the true picture in China, how to understand its executive talent and
how to navigate the rapidly changing, increasingly global business
environment. “The Boyden View” on page 23 offers some practical points
of advice for clients and friends in multinational and mainland Chinese
companies, to help them attract and retain executive talent in a market
buoyant with personal opportunity.
We would like to thank the
business leaders of Chinese companies and the Chinese subsidiaries of
multinationals who provided fascinating perspectives for this report.
Individuals are listed in the Sources section at the end of this
report.
Chris Clarke
President and CEO,
Boyden World Corporation
Brian Renwick
Managing Director, Boyden China
Charles Bien
Managing Director, Boyden China