Chinese planning emphasizes thorough preparation before execution. Rather than planning minimally and adjusting during implementation, Chinese orientation favors investing heavily in planning before action begins.
This reflects strategic traditions—Sun Tzu’s principle that battles are won through superior preparation. Time spent planning reduces problems during implementation; thorough preparation anticipates issues that rushed planning would encounter only during execution.
This pattern may create appearance of slowness in early phases as thorough planning proceeds. However, the preparation investment often produces faster and more effective overall execution. When engaged in planning with Chinese partners, expect significant investment in planning before action and recognize this as investment in success, not unnecessary delay.
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