On December 22, the Zhejiang Communications Investment Group (CICO) 2023 Executive Education Training Programme was successfully concluded at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China. A total of 24 senior managers from the headquarters of Zhejiang Communications Investment Group, Zhejiang Institute Of Communications, Zheshang Financial, Provincial Economic and Investment, Provincial Shipping Group and other subsidiaries participated in the training programme, aiming to broaden the knowledge of senior management of Zhejiang Communications Investment Group through the popularization of foreign advanced management concepts, combined with interactive teaching, and provide new ideas and solutions for future organizational innovation.
Teaching Staff
With selected teachers and internationalisation, UNNC has designed special courses such as Internationalisation of Strategic Management, Risk Management and International Marketing for Zhejiang Communications Investment Group, which help Zhejiang Communications Investment Group to understand the characteristics of the global business environment, and better formulate strategies, plan business and carry out marketing and other activities.
1. International Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing
Lecturer: Professor Martin J. Liu
2. International Business Strategy
Lecturer：Professor Martin Lockett
3. Risk Management
Lecturer: Dr. Xinyu Zhang
Representative's Speech
Mr. Min Chen, Deputy Party Secretary, CICO
Mr. Min Chen highly praised the effectiveness of this training: “The instruction provided by the faculty was exceptional, and the students were fully engaged in the learning process, which is beneficial for enhancing the brand-building capabilities of Zhejiang Communications Investment Group and the internationalisation of employees. Moving forward, Zhejiang Communications Investment Group will deepen the collaboration and professional training partnerships with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, continuing to expedite the journey towards becoming a world-class enterprise.”
Thomas Murphy, Chief Financial and Planning Officer, UNNC
Thomas Murphy, Chief Financial and Planning Officer of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech, expressing the hope that the training will provide corporate talent with the tools to cope with future challenges and develop a growth mindset that embraces innovation and strategic risk management. “CICO’s core business is not just about making connections, it is also about understanding and leveraging them for sustainable growth. This is where our expertise in international marketing and strategic management is pivotal, providing your team with the skills to expand your footprint, both locally and globally. ”
Wei Zong, Department Director for International Operations and Foreign Cooperation, CICO
Mr. Wei Zong, Department Director for International Operations and Foreign Cooperation of Zhejiang Communications Investment Group, said at the opening ceremony "In response to the national foreign exchange and cooperation initiative, Zhejiang Communications Investment Group will continue to deepen cooperation with the Belt and Road countries. We will actively participate in the process of co-construction and sharing, promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote the development of the transport sector. By strengthening cooperation, we can build a more convenient, efficient and sustainable transport network."
Closing Ceremony
Alain Chong, Dean of Graduate School and Global Engagement, UNNC
Prof. Alain Chong said at the closing ceremony, "CICO is not only a leader in the field of transport construction in China, but also a key force in driving the development of transport in the region and the world. Its business layout and outstanding achievements in China and the world not only highlight its strong comprehensive strength, but also its important position as an industry leader."
At the closing ceremony, the UNNC had the honour to hire Mr. Min Chen as an industry mentor who will bring wonderful knowledge sharing to UNNC teachers and students in 2024. Mr. Min Chen's excellent leadership and deep industry experience will bring us valuable industry insights, practical experience and innovative thinking, and will also provide our teachers with new teaching cases and industry research perspectives to further improve our teaching quality and scientific research level.
Student Experience
Student Xie Jingsi expressed her feelings, “UNNC provides an open and innovative learning environment with a first-class team of experts teaching. Although the two-day learning period is not long, the courses are well-arranged, covering both strategic macro perspectives and business micro perspectives. It emphasizes both management innovation and systems thinking. Combined with arranged activities such as campus tours and group discussions, we experienced an abundant spiritual feast.”