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THREAD👊Networking Chinese Context⬇️
In a Chinese context it’s very very important to establish and maintain ‘Guanxi’ Chinese term meaning "networks" or "connections". Important 2345 or More Rule. 2 Mentors, 3 companions, 4 Followers, and 5 Major Attribute Of Allies. #Guanxi

Guanxi defines the fundamental dynamic in personalized social networks of power (which can be best described as the relationships individuals cultivate with other individuals) and is a crucial system of beliefs in Chinese culture. #Guanxi

A person who has a lot of Guanxi will be in a better position to generate business than someone who lacks it. It open doors for new opportunities & facilitate deals. Generally acknowledged fact, it is particularly true in 🇨🇳 that the wheels of business are lubricated with Guanxi.

2345 Rule ▶️2 Mentors, 3 companions, 4 Followers, and 5 Major Attribute Of Allies.
2 MENTORS ▶️10-15 years older than you; Capable & Ambitious; benefits relationship like Students or Teachers. #Guānxì

3 COMPANIONS: Peers with the most potential for success and equally Diligent and Smart. #Guānxì

4 Followers ▶️ Be a mentor for other people in a long term. Have at least four or more people you mentor. #Guānxì

5 ATTRIBUTES of ALLIES ▶️ Love each other, Mutual Respect, Share Experiences, Share Achievements and Interdependence. Mutual Support in new initiatives etc #Guānxì

Lastly, Multi-Stakeholders Cooperation are about partnerships that are greater, networks that creates lasting and meaningful impact at all levels of action. They are meant to promote a more holistic approach to better development 🔑#Guānxì #NetworkwiththeBest💪🔑

Very very Educatiive Mimi Nilikuwa nafahamu Guānxì partially but now I am so enlightened as well👍

Asante sana! Thank you so so much! I really enjoyed it and it was shared in our simulation workshop by a prominent Chinese scholar Kwa Kweli it was worth sharing. Asante sana sana Kwa kushare🤝