Lishi Chen

Background

About Lishi Chen

I design learning experiences that make cultural differences visible, tangible, and actionable. WHAT I DOI help global teams navigate cross-cultural complexity through experiential learning that combines- Improvisation comedy (to create embodied, memorable insights)- Cultural frameworks (Hofstede, Nonviolent Communication, Systems Thinking)- East-West integration (Shanghai-born, Lyon-educated, Budapest-based)- Topics: Workplace Communication, Strategic Life Planning, Team Strength ActivationParticipants described my workshops as "refreshingly different" and "something that actually sticks."Team Development- Currently implementing cultural systems with a 5-person, 5-nationality team- Reduced cross-cultural conflict incidents Data-Driven Approach- 8 years in BI/Data Analytics across GE, Schneider, Morgan Stanley, INNIO- Track team collaboration metrics, iterate based on quantitative feedback- Designed self-service analytics that improved on-time delivery from 60% to 95% WHO I WORK WITH- Global teams struggling with High-Context vs Low-Context communication- Leaders navigating multicultural dynamics (European + Asian contexts)- Organizations wanting practical (not theoretical) cultural trainings MY UNIQUE BACKGROUNDTechnical Foundation- Lead BI Analyst managing complex data systems- MBA from emlyon business school (France)+ Engineering degree (China)- 8 years at GE, Schneider Electric, Morgan Stanley, INNIOCultural Intelligence- Lived/worked in Shanghai, Beijing, Lyon, Paris, Budapest- Native Mandarin, Business English- Deep understanding of both Eastern collective logic and Western individual frameworksMethodological Innovation- Developed "Shanghai Culture 7 Mentalities" framework (analyzing power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism through local lens)- Created "Decision-Making Coordinates" system (helping people build personal frameworks vs following standard templates)- Designed improv-based activities that mirror real workplace conflicts ("Tap a Song" for High/Low Context,"Yes But/Yes And" for confrontation) CURRENT FOCUS (2024-2025)Building a systematic approach to cross-cultural team development- Monthly micro-experiments (testing MBTI-based task allocation, feedback frameworks, communication protocols)- Documenting insights through articles and case studies LET'S CONNECTFeel free to reach out if you want to discuss- Workshop collaboration opportunities- Cultural systems frameworks- Or just exchange ideas in cross-cultural team development