The document summarizes several seminars that were reported on. Seminars included topics like doing business in China, rebranding Africa, applying for jobs abroad, and the history of Uber. Information provided on each seminar included speaker names and details, locations, and dates/times. Research was also presented on some of the topics, including the European Council, factors for doing business in different regions, and Uber's origins and global growth. Brief reflections touched on lessons learned about various cultures, economies, and recognizing opportunities.

1. Report on seminars
European Council seminar
v Speaker:
v Place: European council (Rue de la Loi(Wetstraat), Brussels)
v Date & time: 6thFilip Nuytemans October 2015, 14:00
Doing business in China
v Speaker: Jeanne Boden(CEO China conduct)
v Place: KNT Aula 4
v Date & time: 21st October 2015, 18:15
Rebranding Africa
v Speaker: Paul Nchu Ngang
v Place: Aula 5 KNT
v Date & time: 27th October 2015, 15:00

2. Report on seminars
EURES 'Applying for a job abroad'
Speaker: K. Veldkamp
Place: Aula 2 KNT
Date & Time: 16th Feberuary 2016, 15:00
Flyse
Zero to One (how to build Future) UBER
Speaker:Mr, Filip Nuytemans
Place: Auditorium Quetelet 9000 Gent, Belgium
Date & Time: 21st April 2016, 19:30

3. Report on seminar in European council
My research and links
The European Council is the institution of the European Union (EU) that comprises the heads of state or government of the
member states, along with President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The High
Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy also takes part in its meetings.[1] Established as an informal
summit in 1975, the European Council was formalised as an institution in 2009 upon entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. Its
current President is Donald Tusk.
Tasks of European Council
The European Council defines the EU's overall political direction and priorities. It is not one of the EU's legislating institutions, so
does not negotiate or adopt EU laws. Instead it sets the EU's policy agenda, traditionally by adopting 'conclusions' during
European Council meetings which identify issues of concern and actions to take.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Council
http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/european-council/

4. What I learned & brief reflection
I learned that European Council is one of the seventh of EU Institution. I considered
each of these institutions corporate and acts within the limits of its remit, granted in
the Treaties in line with the procedures, conditions and purposes laid down therein.
I noticed that the Heads of State or Government of the EU countries, it meets at least
4 times a year and includes the President of the European Commission as a full
member in order to decides on the EU's overall direction and political priorities – but
does not pass laws to deals with complex or sensitive issues that cannot be resolved
at lower levels of intergovernmental cooperation to sets the EU's common foreign &
security policy, taking into account EU strategic interests and defence implications
and to nominates and appoints candidates to certain high profile EU level roles, such
as the ECB and the Commission.
How does the European Council work?
It is convened and chaired by its President, who is elected by the European Council
itself for a once-renewable two-and-a-half-year term. The President represents the EU
to the outside world.

5. Continued…
All decision to be adopted and when issues are being debated need to be voted.
All decisions to be passed required to reach qualified minatory which has two
condition.
1: 55 % of EU countries vote in favour.
2: The proposal is supported by countries representing at least 65 % of the total EU
population.
It was really essential knowledge that is required for everyone who live in Europe. In
order to be an aware citizen I need to know about organizational structure of such
an important institution, which has direct impact on the societies and on the status
of life around the globe.

6. Doing business in china
My research and links
While I recognized seminar about business in China. I started research about it I noticed some
important point.
1. China is the world largest market and entrepreneurs and investors can take advantage of
the many benefits of doing business there but more focus to have a local partner.
2. I figure out there is a lot of focus regarding to culture of Chinese people and fortunately I
studied it last year at the class of Intercultural Communication skills so I had a clear view of it.
3. I find various tips about doing business in China but a lot tips available based to their culture.
http://www.ibtimes.com/how-do-business-china-guide-entrepreneurs-investors-1378695
http://www.inc.com/justin-bariso/going-global-doing-business-in-china.html
http://www.gallifordconsulting.com/Doing%20Business%20in%20China%20Part%202.pdf
http://www.worldbusinessculture.com/Chinese-Business-Negotiation.html

7. What I learned & brief reflection
During the seminar she explained in details the following point.
1. Historical and political overview of China.
2. Chinese culture, religion, language, beliefs and customs.
3. Chinese business and economic environment.
4. Chinese cultural values and attitudes in the workplace.
5. Management and working styles for doing business in China.
6. Chinese business communication and negotiation styles.
7. Challenges and solutions for doing business in China.
After the seminar I have clear understanding of the key drivers that motivate my Chinese business counterparts.
A comprehensive framework for understanding Chinese business and culture.
Practical strategies for doing business with Chinese counterparts more effectively.
A better understanding of the challenges of establishing or doing business in China
The ability to establish successful relationships with my Chinese colleagues, clients and suppliers.

8. Rebranding Africa
My research and links
Many companies from the developed world are setting their sights on Africa as a new frontier for
business. Reasons to believe include improved political environments, above-average GDP growth
rates and the promise of rich opportunities in a continent where everything still needs to be
developed from scratch. However, Africa – like any other emerging economy – is a tricky terrain to
enter.
African economies are growing but still small (by comparison all Sub-Saharan economies together
are smaller than France’s).
http://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/brief/fact-sheet-doing-business-2016-in-sub-saharan-africa
http://www.trade.gov/dbia/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/iese/2014/07/31/doing-business-in-sub-saharan-africa-six-aspects-to-consider/#

9. What I learned & brief reflection
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. At about 30.3 million km²
including adjacent islands, it covers six percent of Earth's total surface area and 20.4 percent of its
total land area.
Africa could be on the brink of an economic take-off, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20
years ago.
What are the ranking trends?
•Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa have an average ranking on the ease of doing business of 143.
•Mauritius has the region’s highest ranking, at 32. Rwanda has its second highest (62), followed by
Botswana (72) and South Africa (73).
•Other large economies in the region and their rankings are Kenya (108), Nigeria (169), and Uganda
(122).
•Those with the region’s lowest rankings are Eritrea (189), South Sudan (187), and the Central
African Republic (185).
•Rwanda ranks among the best in the world in Getting Credit (2) and Registering Property (12).
•Average rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa show the most room for improvement in Getting Electricity
(149), Trading across Borders (136), and Paying Taxes (131)—all areas where it ranks last among
regions. In cross-border trade, for example, completing border compliance procedures takes an
exporter in the region 108 hours and $542 on average, compared with a global average of 64 hours
and $389

10. Continued…
In my opinion the “Business Culture in Africa” is a source of inspiration and imagination for
professionals working in international business with the African people. Employees of international
companies, who either come from or work in Africa. Staff that either comes from or has frequent
contact with people from Africa. Managers and employees who work in teams with foreign
colleagues. Managers and employees who travel extensively in and out of Africa. Should take care
of the following point.
1. Finding reliable business partners in Africa.
2. Relationship management and networking.
3. Time management and planning.
4. Negotiating and striking a deal in Africa.

11. EURES 'Applying for a job abroad'
As an EU national, you are entitled to look for a job in any other EU country.
EU rules allow you to keep receiving unemployment benefits while looking for work in another EU country.
You can carry on receiving your unemployment benefit for at least 3 months from the EU country where you
were last working - and up to a maximum of 6 months, depending on the institution paying your benefit.
wholly unemployed (not partially or intermittently) and
◾ entitled to receive unemployment benefits in the country where you became unemployed.
Before leaving, you must:
●have been registered as an unemployed jobseeker with the employment services in the country where you
became unemployed for at least 4 weeks (exceptions can be made)
●apply to your national employment services for a U2 form ( formerly E 303) - an authorisation to export your
unemployment benefits.
http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/finding-job-abroad/index_en.htm
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/tazine/0906/finding-work-in-europe.shtml
http://www.backpackeurope.com/tips/workstudy/

12. What I learned & brief reflectionYou have the right to work in any country in the European Economic Area (EEA) without a work
permit.
Your rights:
You’ll have the same rights as nationals of the country you’re working in when it comes to:
• working conditions
• pay
• social security (e.g. benefits)
Work in a non-EU country
You’ll need a work permit to work in most non-EU countries. In most cases, you’ll need a job offer
from your chosen country so that you can get a visa to move there. Some countries, like Australia,
Canada and New Zealand, use a points system to decide whether you’re eligible for a visa.
•

13. Continue…
The EEA is an agency of the European Union (EU) and one of the decentralised Community bodies.
The EEA aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable
improvement in Europe's environment, through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and
reliable information to policy-making agents and the public.
Role of social media in recruitment procedure:
I had full attention she said there’s no doubt about how much social media has changed not only our
personal lives, but also the way in which we do business. Businesses around the world are utilizing
social media channels to not only connect with their clients, but potential candidates for employment
as well.
Complete social media accounts: She focused to make sure I have accurate and up-to-date LinkedIn,
Facebook and Twitter profiles. Incomplete LinkedIn profiles will surely get me rejected from a job I am
applying to.
Match up my profiles: She mentioned to make sure my resume and LinkedIn match exactly. The
information on my Facebook and Twitter should never contradict anything on my resume or LinkedIn.
Inconsistencies in my profiles are the number one reason to be rejected from a job.

14. Flyse
Zero to One (how to build Future) UBER
The seminar was three sections each 45 minute under the name of Zero to One (how to
build Future) with different titles and speakers. Because of lack of language skills I just
attended one of them called UBER. In fact I attended the second section as well but it
was in Dutch I couldn’t get any idea of the mentioned section.
I was informed about the seminar through Facebook group by others students. I believed
this one was opportunity to attend one seminar not organized by school to fulfil the task
of TMD2. I tried before to attend a seminar about marketing organized by Hub-Spot on
25th February 2016 in Brussels but due to classes I couldn’t attend it.

15. What I learned & brief reflection
UBER history
On a snowy Paris evening in 2008, Travis Kalanick and Garrett Camp had trouble hailing a cab. So they
came up with a simple idea—tap a button, get a ride.
What started as an app to request premium black cars in a few metropolitan areas is now changing
the logistical fabric of cities around the world. Whether it’s a ride, a sandwich, or a package, we use
technology to give people what they want, when they want it.
For the women and men who drive with Uber, our app represents a flexible new way to earn money.
For cities, we help strengthen local economies, improve access to transportation, and make streets
safer. When you make transportation as reliable as running water, everyone benefits. Especially
when it’s snowing outside
Uber is in London and 449 other cities worldwide.
In my opinion it was a great idea and the way they implement it was really creative. I also believe
there is many opportunity waiting for us just we need to recognize it. As management I don’t have to
take every trouble situation normally start thinking to be creative and fined solution.