Excelling in a Japanese company

Excelling in a Japanese company (for Non-Japanese)

In this advanced course, content is tailored to the needs of the participants. The training is carried out in small groups to ensure maximum time with the trainer to address specific issues.

This session has no strict agenda. After a short round of review exercises the contents will be decided on the spot based on all the questions and issues raised by participants. Appropriate case studies and role plays will also be chosen following their input. That way we can ensure that participants will receive relevant advice that is directly applicable in their respective environment.

Duration: 1/2 day

Audience:

• Non-Japanese managers who have taken the JCO cross-cultural training course (not required but recommended)
• Non-Japanese employees who have been in regular contact with Japanese colleagues and/or have been reporting to Japanese management for some time

Languages: The program is delivered in English

Program:

Among other topics the main modules include:

• Review of Cross-Cultural key messages
• Decision Making
  • Getting access to relevant information
  • Preparing/influencing a decision (even if the HQ is far away)
  • "Nemawashi" mapping
  • Team working and personal responsibility
  • Japanese perception of risk taking and failure
  • "Horenso"
• Communication
  • Essential tips for verbal and email communication
  • Adapting presentations for a Japanese audience
  • Best practices in reporting
• New trends in Japanese HR and management
• Important Japanese key words
• Plenary session to share experience and discuss best practices

Role plays and case studies will be used throughout the course to illustrate and reinforce the learning.

Expected Outcomes: By the end of the training, the participants will have:

• Reviewed the key messages of the cross-cultural training “Working and communicating with European colleagues: A practical approach”
• Reflected on their own cultural preferences and their influence on their own working style
• Further developed key skills of working successfully within a Japanese organization
• Learned and practiced advanced and concrete tools to communicate more effectively, get faster access to internal information and better include their opinion in the decision making process