Rania Oraby – ‘I Want to Take the Business Forward’

25 Egyptian executives from the middle and upper management levels participated in a one-month Training Programme in Cologne and Berlin in early 2013 organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the Industrial Training Council (ITC) and the Carl Duisberg Centres (CDC). In an interview, Programme participant Ranja Oraby describes her experiences in Germany. Continue reading

Chinese Executives in Bavaria

Munich. Chinese participants in the Manager Training Programme (MP) learnt a lot about the successes and problems of German family enterprises, the latest branding methods and intercultural differences. At the same time, they established valuable contacts to German companies. Continue reading

Sakhymurad Abdyrasulov – Stretch ceilings at reduced costs and in enhanced quality after management training

Sakhymurad Abdyrasulov is managing director of a small company that produces and installs PVC stretch ceilings. The system to cover ceilings is still largely unknown in Turkmenistan. Having become familiar with the technique in Russia, in 2007 Abdyrasulow decided to set up his own company based on the idea. He now employs a team of five and offers individual design consulting in addition to stretch ceilings in various finishes and colours. Continue reading

Sandeep Mani Tripathi – German management style for an Indian company

“We are now better organised, more focused, and better prepared to fulfil our customers’ wishes,” says Sandeep Mani Tripathi of the changes he implemented in his company after participating in the Manager Training Programme. As founder and managing director of the Premium Group, Tripathi seized the opportunity to make use of his new knowledge and introduce management innovations. Continue reading

Avirmed Mendbayar – Mongolian brewer uses German technology

Avirmed Mendbayar has been working at APU AG, the leading Mongolian beer and vodka manufacturer, for five years now. Around half of the beer produced in Mongolia comes from his brewery. Ten years ago, the purchasing manager completed his degree in business studies in Berlin. As head of APU’s purchasing department, he therefore looked forward to refreshing his knowledge and skills by participating in the Manager Training Programme. Continue reading