Top jobs getting difficult to fill
China will experience the most severe managerial shortage in the world in the second half of 2013, continuing a five-year trend, according to a survey of executive search consultants. That was the finding of 43 percent of the consultants in 15 geographical regions surveyed by the Association of Executive Search Consultants, an industry group.Despite China’s prosperity, people in the search industry see its economic growth as threatened by a dearth of professionals with Mandarin and English skills who are also familiar with the local and business culture and willing to relocate on short notice.
Source: China Daily
URL: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2013-08/03/content_16868427.htm
Editor’s note: Both of the above news items are related to the training of high-quality management professionals in China. MBA programs are usually the first choice for people who seek promotion to managerial positions. While not many people are able to leave their job or to afford the cost for overseas MBA programs, short term or domestic MBA courses are very popular. Foreign institutions with strong MBA programs or executive training programs may consider delivering China-specific programs in China, either independently or in conjunction with a domestic partner.
