Tactical, Operational & Strategic Analysis of Markets, Competitors & Industries
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David DeChant
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Google it and name the country. Also contact the U.S. Embassy Commercial Office and ask for guidance about how foreigners are allowed to collect primary and secondary research.
A collective of professionals and passionate amateurs around the globe who analyze a world in transition and help guide leaders in their most critical decisions.
China CI brings together all those using or delivering competitive and market intelligence in China as well as those interested from around the world.
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- About Me:
- PROFILE ~ INTERNATIONAL CHANGE AGENT
Dynamic & highly motivated professional who achieves outstanding target-oriented results with persuasive presentation & diplomatic negotiation skills. Extensive experience in conceptualization & implementation of international marketing activities leveraging scarce resources. Visionary who continually strives for creative solutions in very challenging environs. Core competencies include leadership & team building, Mandarin, organizing, & commitment to excellence.
Presidential “E” Award for Export Services. China Business Acumen includes ~ Strategic Marketing & Assets Management, Competitive & Market Insights, Business Development & Media Relations. Passionate about International Business Diplomacy.
MBA Thesis: "International Business Intelligence Systems ~ The Competitive Advantage" (1985)
Student of China since 1970.
- My Interest in Competitive Intelligence is:
- Develop C I in the U.S. and China to enhance business and diplomatic relations during these most challenging times.
As a Professor (MBA) of International Marketing and Student of China for over 20 years, I strongly believe that we have an incredible opportunity to train executives and officials how best to use C I to enhance their operations and marketing activities.
Cultural Insights ~ "why are they doing that" is probably the most challenging qualitative C I skill sets we can enhance.
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- At 8:42am on October 29, 2009,
Ted Gruszka said…
- Yes, our core focus is US mergers and acquisitions but we have market research and CI in-house capabilities. We have researched many ASEAN, Asia-PAC, etc... markets but most of the research is from the US. Thanks!
- At 11:01am on July 18, 2008,
David DeChant said…
- Arik,
Good afternoon. I want to make sure that you remember, I am the one in the blue shirt :o)
I got the Innovations book yesterday...great reading for my vacation.
Be Well,
David
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China CI brings together all those using or delivering competitive and market intelligence in China as well as those interested from around the world.
Rethinking the standard / classic model of intelligence to develop innovative new ways of knowing.
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