S4E2: Decoding Chinese Innovation: Superapps, Alibaba, and TikTok's Digital Strategies with George S. Yip

Professor Yip discusses strategy and innovation in Chinese firms, and the lessons that Western multinationals can learn from them. He notes that Chinese innovation is now the source of new knowledge, including superapps and retail process innovation, such as at TikTok and Alibaba. He also dissects and explains Chinese organizational innovation, which he describes as Digitally Enhanced Directed Autonomy. 

About the guest:

George S. Yip is an Emeritus Professor at Imperial College Business School, London, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at D'Amore McKim Business School, is a renowned expert in strategy, innovation and Chinese business practices, having previously taught at institutions such as Harvard, London Business School and CEIBS. He has written over a dozen books including “Total Global Strategy,” and “Pioneers, Hidden Champions, Change Makers and Underdogs: Lessons From China's Innovators”, and is recognized for his outstanding teaching and research.

International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Four and hosted by Ravi Sarathy. He and his guests share their experience and insights on entrepreneurships, international business in developing and developed nations, family businesses and supply chain values. Guests include Frederick Brodsky, Yip George, Sheila Puffer, William Newburry, Gustavo A. Barboza and Kimberly A. Eddleston.

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