20 CCIP students attended the Soft Skills seminar conducted by Mr. Fred Teng, Chairman of Hong Kong Association of New York and Chief Executive Officer of China Newsweek Corporation. The seminar, held at the headquarters of NewsChina, was about the art of networking and effective communication.

At 6:30pm, Mr. Teng started off the session with a welcome speech and a brief self-introduction. Originally from Shanghai, China, he has been living in the US since the age of 15. The charismatic speaker is seasoned in the area of management and knowledgeable in diverse fields.

The introduction was followed by the main presentation, along with tips on basic business etiquette. Speaking from his wealth of experience, Mr. Teng gave the students practical handles on how to communicate effectively. He also taught them how to improve on their networking skills in order to be well connected, especially in the business sector.

Mr. Teng also encouraged the students to read more about business etiquette and communication skills. He recommended some books that have taught him useful skills over the years. Mr. Teng also shared that much of his learning takes place through trial and error. He encouraged the students to not be afraid to try. "Practice makes perfect. Keep looking out for ways to improve yourself and sharpen your communication skills by talking to people," He said.

The presentation was followed by a thoughtful Question and Answer session where he gladly answered the interesting questions the students had.

Judy Au, a student from the National University of Singapore said, "Fred taught us practical skills in communication. He gave us tips on how to carry ourselves in professional situations, hone our public speaking skills, and maintain relationships. I now see the importance of networking and the opportunities it creates for me."

Special thanks to Mr. Fred Teng for conducting this seminar for the students of CCIP. Mr. Teng will conduct another session with the session B students.