2023CHEMBA项目开学典礼致辞 — CHEMBA优秀学生代表陆广暹
Speech at the Opening Ceremony of CHEMBA Program in 2023
Ladies and Gentlemen, Esteemed Faculty, and our Distinguished new CHEMBA cohort.
Good afternoon, my name is Ken, from Cohort 21, I work as Audit Director of Tsui Wah Group. It is with great pleasure and honor that I stand before you today as representative of Cohort 21, welcoming you into this enriching journey.
Embarking on this CHEMBA program signifies more than just an educational pursuit. It's a transformative experience, a journey that will challenge your intellect, broaden your perspectives, and hone your leadership skills.
You are here because you are exceptional, driven individuals, choose to join the community to make a difference in the world of business and beyond. In the coming months, you will engage in fruitful coursework, collaborative projects, and thought-provoking discussions. As alumni, I have 3 pieces of advice for you.
1. Speak freely, I encourage you to exchange your thoughts freely with professors and peers, and the subject for discussion should be wide open, you may discuss about a case from the course, cases from your company or the news from financial market, economic, industry, sports, and etc. The spirited discussions in classrooms not only expand your knowledge but also refine your problem-solving skills, to help you navigating the complexities of today's business environment.
These are some of the topics we discussed during my course, and many of them are hot topics during the time. For example, Evergrande went default in 2021, along with the slowing property market in China. We discussed a lot during the class, we talked about:
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How Evergrande use property to sell to cover vendor payment, in order to window dressing its financial statement, and the technique they used to bypass external audit screening
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How they use P2P platform and shadow banks to boost its financial gearing, and hide debt under the table
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How Boss Xu use dividend payout to cash out.
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The implication between the company, banks and local government
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The three red line policy and its impact to the industry
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The local government revenue and land policy
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The potential outcome of Evergrande and etc.
You may discuss anything in the class but remember to respect each other even you do not agree with them, and whatever said in the classroom stay in the classroom. A free discussion environment will enhance your learning and understanding. You'll learn not only from your professors but also from each other with the diverse knowledge and experiences. Remember, your cohort is not just a group of classmates; they are your allies, your support system, and your lifelong friends.
2. My second advice is to embrace diversity. The CHEMBA program tend to be more interactive and case-based approach, where it focuses on real-world problem-solving. You may find it different from our traditional Chinese education program, not just the language but also differences in teaching styles, communication norms, and social expectations. To get the best learning experience, please take every course with open mind, and be respectful of different cultural practices and traditions.
At the late stage of your course, you will be assigned to a Global Team Project, you will work with the MBA students in US and Vienna to complete a business project. It is important for you to understand and respect the culture and time-zone gap. Remember, diversity is not just about the locations; it's about the diversity of thought, ideas, and approaches that each one of you brings to the table. This diversity lies the power to generate innovative solutions to complex challenges.
From my own experience, effective communication is key. Be proactive in seeking clarity, be patient in explaining your ideas, and be open to understanding the viewpoints of your peers. Cultivate a spirit of curiosity and interest in each other's cultures. By doing so, we can foster an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
3. My final advice is to maintain stability in your professional life during the course. The CHEMBA program is intense and demanding, requiring your undivided attention and dedication. I know career advancement is important, but a major job transition can disrupt your focus, drain your energy, and detract your academic commitments.
I could not resist the temptation to switch jobs at the middle of my CHEMBA program. It’s been very challenge for me to manage the expectation of my new boss and balance my study and family. So DO NOT repeat my mistake unless the pay is very very very good.
I hope these advice could help you throughout this program, and please enjoy the CHEMBA journey, seize every opportunity, ask questions, challenge the status quo, and never stop learning. The CHEMBA journey is demanding, but it is also incredibly rewarding. It will stretch your limits, but it will also empower you to surpass them.
Welcome to the CHEMBA family! May your journey be filled with knowledge, discovery, and the joy of meaningful connections.
Thank you.
女士们，先生们，尊敬的老师们，以及我们杰出的新一代CHEMBA学员：
下午好，我是来自CHEMBA21班的陆广暹Ken，我是翠华集团的审计总监。今天，我非常高兴和荣幸地站在你们面前，作为21班的代表，欢迎你们进入这段丰富的旅程。
踏上CHEMBA计划意味着不仅仅是一种教育追求。这是一次变革性的经历，一次挑战你的智力、拓宽你的视野、磨练你的领导能力的旅程。
你们来到这里，是因为你们是杰出的、有动力的个人，选择加入这个社区，在商业世界和其他领域发挥作用。在接下来的几个月里，你将参与富有成效的课程、合作项目和发人深省的讨论。作为校友，我有三点建议给你们。
第一、畅所欲言。我鼓励你与教授和同行自由交流思想，讨论的主题应该广泛，你可以讨论课程中的一个案例，你公司的案例或金融市场、经济、工业、体育等方面的新闻。课堂上的热烈讨论不仅扩展了你的知识，还提高了你解决问题的能力，帮助你驾驭当今复杂的商业环境。
这些是我们在课程中讨论过的一些话题，其中很多都是当时的热门话题。例如，恒大在2021年违约，同时中国房地产市场放缓。我们在课堂上讨论了很多，我们讨论了:
• 恒大如何利用房产出售来支付卖方付款，以粉饰其财务报表，以及他们使用的绕过外部审计筛选的技术
• 他们如何利用P2P平台和影子银行来提高其财务杠杆率，并将债务隐藏在桌子底下
• 许老板如何利用派息套现
• 公司、银行和地方政府之间的关系
• 三条红线政策及其对行业的影响
• 地方政府收入和土地政策
• 恒大等的潜在结果。
你们可以在课堂上讨论任何事情，但是即使你不同意他们的观点，也要记住尊重彼此，在课堂上说的任何话都要留在课堂上。一个自由的讨论环境会提高你的学习和理解。你们不仅可以向教授学习，还可以通过不同的知识和经验相互学习。记住，你的同伴不仅仅是一群同学;他们是你的盟友，你的支持系统，你一生的朋友。
我的第二个建议是拥抱多样性。CHEMBA项目倾向于更具互动性和基于案例的方法，它侧重于解决现实世界的问题。你可能会发现它与我们传统的中国教育项目不同，不仅仅是语言，还有教学风格、交流规范和社会期望的不同。为了获得最好的学习体验，请以开放的心态学习每一门课程，并尊重不同的文化习俗和传统。
在课程后期，您将被分配到一个全球团队项目，您将与美国和维也纳的MBA学生一起完成一个商业项目。理解和尊重文化和时区差异对你来说很重要。记住，多样性不仅仅是地点的问题;这是关于你们每个人带来的思想、想法和方法的多样性。这种多样性是为复杂挑战提供创新解决方案的力量。
从我自己的经验来看，有效的沟通是关键。积极主动地寻求清晰，耐心地解释你的想法，并开放地理解同行的观点。培养对彼此文化的好奇心和兴趣。通过这样做，我们可以营造一个相互尊重和理解的环境。
我最后的建议是在课程期间保持职业生涯的稳定。CHEMBA课程是紧张和苛刻的，需要你全心全意的关注和奉献。我知道职业发展很重要，但是一个重大的工作转换会分散你的注意力，消耗你的精力，并减少你的学业承诺。
我无法抗拒在CHEMBA项目中途换工作的诱惑。对我来说，既要满足新老板的期望，又要平衡学习和家庭对我来说是一个很大的挑战。所以不要重复我的错误，除非报酬非常非常非常好。
我希望这些建议能在整个CHEMBA项目中对你有所帮助，请享受CHEMBA的旅程，抓住每一个机会，提出问题，挑战现状，永不停止学习。CHEMBA之旅要求很高，但也令人难以置信的回报。它会拓展你的极限，但也会赋予你超越极限的力量。
欢迎加入CHEMBA大家庭!愿你的旅程充满知识、发现和有意义的联系带来的快乐。
