I was negotiating a contract last week and it struck me how different the process is here in Indonesia to what I was used to in Australia and New Zealand. In a western business culture, negotiating tends to be pretty straightforward and quite linear. You identify the issues then work through them, ticking them …
Businessman and Chairman of the Asia Taskforce, Mark van Dyck, says now is the time to set a hairy, audacious goal to lift Australian export trade to the growth regions in Asia.
While many exporters made a move to China, one dairy and meat company decided it could operate smarter in South East Asia.
Given Australia’s proximity to the Asia, and its strong trading ties in commodities and resources, you would think that Australian business would have an edge when it comes to developing business. However that’s not the case, with many executives deficient in the skills required, and ignorant of the true opportunity. Guests: Div PIllay, Mind Tribes, Megan …