In Beijing, at the People’s Palace, all eyes were on one man on this Monday, February 17, 2025. “Xi Jinping”, you might say? Of course, but another personality almost stole the show: a certain Jack…
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How Haier’s Rendanheyi model is revolutionizing the industry: Zhang Ruimin in discussion with INSEAD Professor Felipe Monteiro
What is entrepreneurial talent and how to develop it? What will be the next managerial innovations? What legacy does Zhang Ruimin think he will leave to management thinking?
Read moreZhang Ruimin, the philosopher boss
The founder of Chinese appliance giant Haier, Zhang Ruimin, is sometimes called the “philosopher boss”. How did reading and thinking enable him to transform the destiny of his company?
Read moreRichard Liu, a quiet but determined manager
Richard Liu is the founder of e-commerce giant JD.com. There are five characteristics of his management style: focus on hard work and effort, integrity, sharing of prosperity, delegation and staying in touch with the field.
Read moreJack Ma’s management style
A pioneer of the Internet in China, Jack Ma created his first startup in 1995. This self-taught Web entrepreneur later proved to be an outstanding manager.
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