Advantages of Indian managers

Advantages of Indian managers

In the battlefield of economic globalization, Indians are all-powerful not just because of their origins. They have a lot to learn from Chinese managers who are going global. Let’s learn and learn from it together!

First, use English as a tool for communication

The status of English in today’s world is undisputed. As one of the official languages, India has an advantage that cannot be ignored in the process of globalization and is also the most critical factor in the success of Indians. However, the popularity rate of English in India is not as high as the Chinese people imagine, only 10.35%. 99.98% of Indians also need to learn English in school. English is not so much the national language of India, but more like the language of India’s upper class. Autocratic power. Although Indian English accents are sometimes difficult to understand and even ridiculed by others, this does not change their enthusiasm for learning English because they know very well that English is only a tool or medium for communicating with others and acquiring knowledge and skills. The key is application rather than theory. . This is very different from English learning in China, which emphasizes reciting questions and memorizing them, and can be used as a reference.

Research shows that using the other person’s language can reduce barriers, enhance communication and mutual trust, shorten the distance between people, and help build personal relationships. The organizational structure of multinational companies dictates that the higher up the ladder and closer to the center of power, the more important it becomes to use the language of the board of directors when reporting on work and building personal relationships and trust. This is easy to understand. Many multinational companies, especially British and American companies, rarely speak foreign languages ??on their boards. Even if they know foreign languages, they hope to communicate in their native language confidently and relaxedly. The same is true for Chinese companies, whether they are state-owned or privately owned. Not many directors or business personnel working in domestic headquarters can communicate in foreign languages ??without any barriers. This objective condition requires that our overseas offices should preferably communicate in Chinese. In today's globalized world, flexibly mastering English, the language of the board of directors of large multinational companies, is an indispensable skill for becoming a global CEO.

Second, he is good at raising hands, asking questions, speaking, and debating.

Anyone who has been to India or has worked with Indians has more or less seen India. People talk a lot and like to discuss and debate. In fact, this tradition of loving discussion and debate has already appeared in ancient India in the 6th century BC when spiritual culture was very active. At that time, ancient India had more than 20 countries. Countries could be conquered by war, but people's hearts could only be conquered through rational debate. Convinced, intense philosophical and religious debates gave rise to many schools and new religions, including Buddhism, which later influenced the abyss of Chinese culture. Most of modern India's independence, political system and constitution were determined through open and rational debate. In this South Asian continent with diverse cultural traditions and political decentralization, persuading the other party with language and logic is the best way to peacefully resolve disputes and problems, and it is also the law of survival.

Furthermore, the post-independence Indian Constitution once again legally consolidated citizens’ freedom of speech and extended this right to ordinary people (high illiteracy rates still restrict many people from actively exercising this right), debate TV programs are widely popular. The education system also encourages students to raise their hands more, ask more questions, speak more, and debate more. In class, especially in famous universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, teachers will say to students before giving lectures, "If you don't understand anything during my lecture, please interrupt and raise your hands to ask questions." Many Indian students will say, "Teacher, I Can I ask a stupid question?" The teacher's response is often "Of course, no question is stupid." After primary school and middle school students get out of class, parents will also ask their children, "Did you ask any questions in class today?" These are similar to Western education, but they are similar to the traditional Chinese education of "Don't disturb others, ask questions after class", "Shoot the first bird" and "Guidelines for family governance" say "Don't talk too much in life, because talking too much will lead to mistakes" Big difference.

In this rapidly changing and more diverse modern society, it is more important than ever to dare to raise your hands to ask questions and express your opinions. The reason is very simple. Not everyone can understand the " "Silence is golden." If you don't say it directly, many people won't understand it. Furthermore, asking more questions and speaking more can improve your "visibility", stand out, and make people feel that you are listening, thinking, having insights, and doing things actively.

Third, improve the ability to adapt to and manage multicultural differences

India is a very diverse country, and it may be more vivid to describe her as a "federal" similar to the European Union.

It is estimated that India has 10 large ethnic groups, more than 100 small ethnic groups, and more than 400 tribes. Some of them look like European and American white people, some like Africans, some like Arabs, and some like Chinese; according to 2001 According to the 2018 census, the largest country in South Asia has 1,721 languages, 30 major languages ??(more than 1 million native speakers), 22 officially recognized scheduled languages ??(official languages ??that can be used in each state), languages Many and scattered (Hindi is the largest, but only 35% of people’s first language is Hindi); 7 major religions, namely Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism etc.; India’s government has 29 states and 7 federal territories. The central government is called the federal government. Due to historical reasons, each state has a high degree of autonomy and has its own parliament. In addition to enjoying legislative and taxation powers, 17 states have official bodies different from the central government. language. Living in such a diverse country, your neighbors, classmates, and colleagues are likely to speak different languages ??and have completely different cultures and beliefs. To live and work peacefully, you must learn to tolerate, understand, respect, and The ability to adapt to each other's culture and beliefs and learn how to deal with various people.

Today’s global CEOs face more challenges in adapting to and managing diverse cultures. The suppliers, customers, shareholders and company employees of many multinational companies may come from dozens of countries and regions, speak different languages, and have different cultures and beliefs. Indians, who drive for a few hours and feel like they are in another country, have a natural advantage in this regard. Although Chinese managers who are mainly Han culture do not have this natural advantage, they can improve cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt to and manage multiculturalism through conscious learning of different cultures, diversity training and travel.

Fourth, be social and market yourself

Chinese people working in the United States often envy Indians for being sociable. Being social has a lot to do with language, but more importantly it is a social skill. The social style of the upper class in India is not much different from that in the West. Most of them are confident and humorous. They always smile, take the initiative to introduce themselves, and are very enthusiastic. What is different from the social circle mentioned in China may be that they are more open. Indians seem to be familiar with each other. They casually invite new friends to their homes for parties and are willing to introduce friends to other friends. Later, after consulting an Indian professor, I learned that in addition to being influenced by the British, Indian social life is also a way of survival. India's bloated bureaucracy, numerous laws, regulations, and diverse languages ??and cultures require an open mind to make friends of all kinds and reduce risks in case of emergencies.

Another impression is that Indians are good at marketing themselves. They never hesitate to spend time after get off work to write emails to their bosses and stakeholders, report on their work, and explain in detail what they have done to everyone in meetings. This is different from most Chinese people. Out of modesty, most Chinese people believe that they should immerse themselves in work and their achievements should be evaluated by their bosses and colleagues. People who talk less and do more may be able to get promoted in China, but in multinational companies, these people often make their bosses think that they either haven't done much or lack communication skills. We can learn this from Indians, switch to different thinking patterns, and proactively promote ourselves in today's era of homogeneous talent.

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