Competing with Chinese firms in your own country-market

Nobody needs to be reminded how popular Japanese cars are these days. There was a time, though, when people would sneer at these "rust buckets." I wonder who'll be the first to stereotype Chinese products? Oh, I forgot, we're starting to hear those already!

Peter Williamson, INSEAD Affiliate Professor of Asian Business and International Management, discusses his book, Dragons at Your Door, on the INSEAD Knowledge Web site. The author argues that Western firms need to be aware of how Chinese firms are likey to operate as they become more involved in global markets (i.e. country-markets outside China). You can listen to the interview HERE. This book would be a great companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War if you are in any way interested in competing with Chinese-managed firms. Thanks to Bruce F. Webster for providing the link.



There's just so much stuff around these days on innovation, it's hard to know where to start. One item worth pointing out is this great interview on Guy Kawasaki's popular blog with Scott Berkun, author of The Myths of Innovation. This really is quite a fascinating interview as it places innovation more at the science side of town, a part of town that lacks a lot glamour.