Fang Ruan
Duke University speaker | Management insights from Chinese business philosophy
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Fang Ruan brings unique perspectives on Eastern management principles to global audiences, drawing from Chinese business practices and philosophical traditions. Based at Duke University, Ruan has explored how ancient wisdom can inform modern organizational leadership and decision-making processes.
Ruan's work focuses on bridging Eastern and Western approaches to management, offering insights that challenge conventional business thinking. Their TED 2019 presentation highlighted practical applications of Chinese philosophical concepts in contemporary business environments, demonstrating how traditional wisdom can address modern organizational challenges.
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Management lessons from Chinese business and philosophy
Business management in China is changing, says consultant Fang Ruan. Learn how Chinese entrepreneurs -- long guided by Confucianism's emphasis on authority and regulation -- are now looking to Taoist philosophy for a new, dynamic leadership style that believes things spontaneously transform and naturally achieve perfection when they're supported, not controlled.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED@BCG Mumbai 2019 | 2019 | 🇮🇳Mumbai, India |
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