G1 Global 2025 - Leveraging Japanese Uniqueness in Leadership & Management

This panel explores how traditional Japanese management philosophies can be a strategic asset in the modern global economy. Discussion will focus on practices like Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Nemawashi (consensus-building). However, these approaches face challenges such as slow decision-making and a resistance to radical innovation, which can be a liability in fast-paced global markets. We will analyze how Japanese companies are adapting these concepts to attract and retain global talent, balancing core strengths like long-term strategy and group harmony with the need for individual empowerment and agile decision-making. The goal is to provide business professionals with actionable insights on how to evolve these unique styles for a global workforce. G1 Global Conference 2025 Business Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 13, 2025. » https://g1summit.com/g1global/ [Business] Leveraging Japanese Uniqueness in Leadership & Management Panelists: » Ethan S. Bernstein (Faculty, Harvard Business School) » Mitsuru Claire Chino (Managing Executive Officer, ITOCHU Corporation) » Ken Isono (CEO, Shizen Energy Inc.) » Bob Willen (Global Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney) Moderator: » Wakana Tanaka (Country Manager, LinkedIn Japan) --- Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/o3eyYDZZQME ---