Executive: The Ultimate Path to Career Success in the 21st Century

Author: Wei Zhe
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Wei Zhe's Golden Career Path: At the age of 22, he graduated from university and served as the secretary of the "Father of Chinese Securities." At 24, he became the Deputy General Manager of the Asset Management Division at Wanguo Securities, an unprecedented appointment. At 26, he held the positions of Manager and Senior Manager at the UK headquarters of "PwC" (PricewaterhouseCoopers), achieving two promotions within a year. At 28, he became the Managing Director of the Investment Banking Division at Dongfang Securities, the youngest investment banking general manager among China's top seven securities companies at the time. At 29, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of B&Q China, the only CFO in the Group who was not a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). At 31, he became the President of B&Q China, the youngest Chinese president in a Fortune 500 company. In his 35th year, he was elected as one of the "Top 10 Rising Stars in Chinese Retail in 2005" the same year B&Q acquired the Chinese operations of Eurospg.
"The meeting with Wei Zhe changed my perspective on professional managers. Despite his youth, I found him bold in making significant decisions and taking responsibility. In just three short years, he led B&Q China to achieve such tremendous expansion, fully demonstrating his unique strategic vision and exceptional leadership." — Jack Ma, CEO of Alibaba Group
"Wei Zhe is a mature professional manager. Objective and sharp, he is sincere in both his work and personal life. He excels in his profession while also maintaining a balanced family life." — Ye Rong, host of the TV show "Wealth Life"
"All that B&Q China has achieved in China is thanks to its young Chinese president, Wei Zhe, a 35-year-old Shanghai native. He led the management team to quickly localize B&Q in China, ultimately defeating and dramatically acquiring its competitor, Eurospg." — Fang Hongjin, host of the TV show "China Business Leaders"
Wei Zhe is an epitome of a modern young professional manager. At the age of 31, he became the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 Chinese headquarters. What propelled him to such rapid success? What secrets lie behind his career advancement? What should a professional manager focus on? How can one move from a white-collar position to a golden-collar level? This book, with its straightforward yet relevant, honest yet practical insights, dissects the journey of a successful individual, revealing the strategies of the workplace in full. It covers every aspect of a career, including strategic career planning, core competitiveness, office psychology, work models, management techniques, interpersonal influence, public speaking and communication skills, and leisure. It touches on various fields such as success studies, management, psychology, communication, and even life philosophy. This breadth and a certain depth of coverage make it not only a guide for professional managers but also a vivid textbook for training centers, university MBA programs, and young individuals full of dreams and aspirations for the workplace. It is also a roadmap for white-collar professionals seeking to ascend to golden-collar status.
In summary, the book covers only two main parts: one about the career development of professional managers, and the other about enterprise management, particularly the management of multinational companies in China.