N.Barker
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  • Korea, Republic of
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N.Barker is attending Abraham Lee's event
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The Future of the Job Market: What HR Managers Want; What Job Hunters Need to Know at The Korea Foundation Culture Center, Mirae Asset Building CENTER1, Ulchiro 1Ga Station *by Myeongdong, 19th Floor (if by subway Green Line 2, exit 3)

March 20, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
IE Business School Lecture and Panel : Seoul Management Lecture Series 1. Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 7:15-9pm Lecture: The Future of the Job Market: What HR Wants, What Job Hunters Need To Know. (with discussion on how the FTA will affect Korea's job marketplace) Venue: The Korea Foundation Culture Center, Mirae Asset Building CENTER1, 19th Floor (if by subway Green Line 2, exit 3) Expert Panel: • Ju, Jaesung, Samsung Electronics HR Department Head • Moon, Soyoung, Hyundai Motors Group HR…See More
Mar 16
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N.Barker replied to Darren QX Bean!'s discussion Is Forbes (implicitly) saying Korean management is worse? (Culture, style, and functional "ceilings")
"I don't think Korean culture is imposing a lower ceiling on itself -- at least in terms of large Korean companies that regularly do business overseas. I'm cautiously optimistic that the younger generation, who will be in management…"
Jan 11
N.Barker might attend Kyung Suk (Alex) Choi's event
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Bimonthly workshop for Savings and Investment for English speakers at 679-5, Yoksam-dong (in front of Kangnam Finance Center)

September 22, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9pm
18:30~19:30 Presentation about Monthly Investment Plan by Daewoo Securities19:30~21:00 Dinner and networking (Dutch pay around 10,000 Won at nearby Korean-type casual restaurant) RSVP to Alex Choi (02-568-4488, kyungsuk.choi@dwsec.com)See More
Sep 17, 2011
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N.Barker replied to Steven S. Bammel's discussion The KBC Community Soapbox - "Globalizing Korean Food: The Good and the Bad"
"Agreed on 닭갈비 and 안동찜닭 -- both would be good for promotion. I always thought 안동찜닭 was underrated as a food. Great ingredients and a lot of room for variation. Good call on the 감자탕 as well.   As for 비빔밥 being relatively popular, I…"
Sep 17, 2011
N.Barker replied to Jamie Lee's discussion Share your embarrassing moment in the group Korean Language Learners
"One recurring bad habit/phrase I use is "~ 필요 없어요." I don't know why, but I keep using it without thinking. I started using the phrase when I didn't know how to say "~배고 주세요."   I'd go into a restaurant and…"
Sep 12, 2011
N.Barker liked Joy chei's event Business Korean Language Course offered by SGBSC
Sep 9, 2011
N.Barker replied to Aaron Benz's discussion Popular Korean Products / Options / Etc...
"I think the buttons on the tables at some restaurants that call the waiters/waitresses are a great idea. Runner-up: scissors for cutting food at restaurants."
Sep 9, 2011
N.Barker replied to Shoru's discussion MBA Is it so necessary in Asia: in case of S.Korea director course may be better or ....?
"Too true -- especially with an emphasis on future goals. I finished a Korea-based MBA here in Seoul last year and think the one positive benefit I got from it was a change in my mindset of looking at business-related problems and solutions. I'm…"
Feb 27, 2011
N.Barker replied to Don Southerton's discussion Harvard Business Review Looks at Siemens, CEMEX, Walmart, Samsung and their Expats.
"I've been doing some side research into this area as well. What's that old military saying about the 7 P's? I think training is a great way to smooth the transition from home to abroad, but too often I've seen little planning or…"
Feb 27, 2011
N.Barker replied to Carl Kwan's discussion The education system is doing it all wrong?
"Same here. I really enjoy meeting those hardworking Korean entrepreneurs. I am still amazed at the level of entrepreneurship here. I realize most are not successful at opening restaurants or small retail shops, but to have the courage to try is…"
Feb 10, 2011
N.Barker replied to Guzmán Díaz's discussion Daewoo cars in Korea will be Chevrolet-branded from now on
"Great find on those ads -- that cross-marketing on the cigarette package is something I've never seen before."
Jan 25, 2011
N.Barker replied to vince rubino's discussion What is your favorite Makgeolli?
"I like 조껍데기 막걸리...hard to find though in Bundang."
Jan 19, 2011
N.Barker replied to Dennis Oh's discussion KBC Relay Interview with Lara Tosh (January 3, 2011) - "Lara's Story in Korea”
"Thanks for sharing. You've definitely come a long way from that hagwon job in ' 99! The NLP info sounds interesting as well."
Jan 4, 2011
N.Barker commented on Lara Tosh's event On-Line Networking & Orientation Meeting
"Thanks for organizing this, Lara. This will be my first KBC event. Looking forward to it. :)"
Jan 3, 2011
N.Barker is attending Lara Tosh's event
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On-Line Networking & Orientation Meeting at on-line

January 9, 2011 from 10am to 11am
Our next on-line Networking and Orientation Meeting will take place on Sunday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. (KST). I (Lara) will begin by interviewing each participant (each interviewee will receive a sound file recording of their interview, which they can post to their KBC "My Page"). Here are the interview questions:1. Please introduce yourself briefly. 2. What brought you to Korea/an interest in Korea? OR (for native Korean,  Korean-based  members) Why are you wanting to connect with others…See More
Jan 3, 2011
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N.Barker replied to William Sisson's discussion LG to Sack Foreign Executives to Rebuild Organization
"Lara, Excellent post. I think one of the things that has helped me in Korea is my interest in understanding cultural communication. I really would like an opportunity to speak with those former expat executives at LG. Their experiences and…"
Dec 26, 2010

Profile Information | 프로파일 정보

Company Name / 회사이름
Samsung C&T
Job Title / 직함
In-house Consultant
How long have you been involved with Korea and/or Korean business? / 한국 또는 외국에 관련된 비즈니스에 몇 년 동안 종사하였습니까?
6-10 years
What is the nature of your involvement with Korea and/or Korean business? / 주로 어떤 직종의 비즈니스에 종사하였습니까?
I am currently an in-house consultant with Samsung C&T working with the HR department on program development, globalization, meeting facilitation, and business English.
What is at least one benefit you hope to get from joining the Korea Business Central community? / 어떠한 목적을 갖고 Korea Business Central에 회원가입을 하였습니까? 또한, Korea Business Central 에 바라는 점
I hope to learn more about other people's experiences with creating their own businesses in Korea.
How did you find out about Korea Business Central? / 어떠한 경로로 Korea Business Central를 가입하게 되었습니까?
I clicked a link from another site
If you'd others to learn about you from LinkedIn, please list the URL for you LinkedIn public profile. / 다른사람들이 LinkedIn, LinkNow를 통하여 귀하을 찾을수 있길 원한다면, LinkedIn 또는 LinkNow 주소를 귀하의 회원정보에 등록해 주세요.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/neilbarker

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