LINGHE SIMULATION
The ultimate goal of the LingHe Simulation learning experience is to transfer new skills to the management of a Chinese business.
LingHe is an adaptation of the EIS Simulation where the characters, their behavior and all dynamics (networks, cultural factors, etc.) simulate a realistic Chinese context.
What does a LingHe workshop set out to achieve?
The LingHe Simulation provides a rich, interactive learning experience, intended to help individuals understand how change and transformation take place in Chinese organizations.
How is it run, and how long does it take to do?
As with the EIS simulation, LingHe can be run online or off-line, and the time needed for a LingHe workshop is from one half to one day, depending on learning objectives.
Is it done in English only?
No. LingHe is available in both English and Chinese.
How was the Chinese context designed?
A fictitious business enterprise called the LingHe Company, located in Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, was invented for the purposes of the simulation.
The name and context of the LingHe Company were loosely based on the existing case of a state-owned textile company facing restructuring.
The particular Chinese context was thus defined in such a way as to convey a realistic case for change, that is to say:
a traditional company becoming a joint-stock company (LingHe)
operating under local managers who are unconvinced of any need to change the way they have always operated
but who are nonetheless forced to undergo and execute the change
Pedagogical Objectives:
The ultimate goal of the LingHe Simulation learning experience is to transfer new skills to the management of a Chinese business. Specifically, this means:
give a clear understanding of the key concepts & drivers of resistance to change
provide a realistic picture of how resistance is articulated in China
illustrate how group dynamics may be used to resolve and overcome resistance
provide insight into how to plan and implement change in China
provide insight into participants' own attitudes and behaviours regarding change
gain a practical understanding of the role of management and leadership in ensuring that changes are adoptedlearn effective behaviours for avoiding and/or reducing resistance
identify and mitigate root causes of resistance