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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 16 MIN

How Japan's Culture Of Business Teaches Us About AI Transformation

from The Josh Bersin Company · host Josh Bersin

This week I’ve been in Asia and in this podcast I describe how Japan’s economic history teaches us about AI transformation in our careers and our companies. I also describe my experience using Galileo on my 7 hour flight from Japan to Singapore. Takeaways Why has Japan’s economy has stagnated since the mid-80s. The aging population poses significant workforce challenges. Cultural beliefs in lifelong employment hold us back Wages in Japan are tied to tenure rather than performance. Companies must encourage experimentation to leverage AI. The integration of AI is a continuous process, not a one-time event. Access to information is revolutionizing decision-making in business. Language barriers are diminishing with technology. Embracing AI is essential for future career success. Additional Information Get Galileo: The World’s AI Assistant for HR and Leaders The Rise Of The Supermanager: A New Role In The World of AI The AI Revolution in Corporate Learning (new research) The AI Revolution in Talent Acquisition (new research) Like this podcast? Rate us on Spotify or Apple or YouTube.   Chapters (00:00:00) - A look at the Japanese economy(00:03:35) - Should You Work For the Same Company Your Career?(00:13:15) - SAP Japan: The Future of Work with AI

This week I’ve been in Asia and in this podcast I describe how Japan’s economic history teaches us about AI transformation in our careers and our companies. I also describe my experience using Galileo on my 7 hour flight from Japan to Singapore. Takeaways Why has Japan’s economy has stagnated since the mid-80s. The aging population poses significant workforce challenges. Cultural beliefs in lifelong employment hold us back Wages in Japan are tied to tenure rather than performance. Companies must encourage experimentation to leverage AI. The integration of AI is a continuous process, not a one-time event. Access to information is revolutionizing decision-making in business. Language barriers are diminishing with technology. Embracing AI is essential for future career success. Additional Information Get Galileo: The World’s AI Assistant for HR and Leaders The Rise Of The Supermanager: A New Role In The World of AI The AI Revolution in Corporate Learning (new research) The AI Revolution in Talent Acquisition (new research) Like this podcast? Rate us on Spotify or Apple or YouTube.

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