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โ Blog You think Nemawashi exists only in Japan ? Think again Do you think that consensus building is just a Japanese thing? Where Western bosses decide everything or argue a lot in meetings ? (read a Linkedin article written by a Japanese consultant). Let’s look at it in a Read more…
โ Blog BCCLJ Generative AI event Stay ahead of the game ! Whether you’re in Tokyo or elsewhere, next Monday, I’ll be moderating our next webinar to learn more about Generative AI and its impact on businesses, hosted by the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ). Generative AI is Read more…
โ Blog ๐จ Let’s Talk Power Harassment : A Call for Change “A severe approach is necessary, as some people do not change their behavior”, Yasu Higuchi, CEO of Panasonic Connect Last February, Panasonic Connect Japan grabbed headlines by promptly demoting an employee found guilty of sexual harassment. ย As Read more…
โ Blog Women at Work : We get the Behaviours we tolerate With International womenโs day approaching, you will start to see a bunch of heart gestures, trendy hashtags and cheesy slogans ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐โ๐จ. ๐ช As a mixed-blood woman, entrepreneur and mother of 2 daughters, I don’t recognize myself in this Read more…
โ Blog Failure or Fuel : the key to transforming Japanโs entrepreneurial mindset How do you consider failure ? My first company ended after one year with a big check and โฆ a burn-out My second company came to a natural halt with the birth of the 3rd one My Read more…
โ Blog 4 reasons why the new digital nomad visa is not worth it ! Japan’s government believes it will be a driver of innovation and a source of energy for the country’s rapidly aging workforce. Really ? Think again. This new digital nomad visa will allow foreigners to stay Read more…
โ Blog Most of Stress is triggered by our Thinking ! This workshop is a tool you can use when you feel that a particular situation is affecting you irrationally, or is repeating itself over time. Or when you are experiencing certain symptoms of chronic stress, such as recurring negative Read more…
โ Blog 1 Year LB – Networking in Japan : Theory Vs Reality First contact in Japan ?ย “Always bow. Wait for introductions. Never make the first move”. Thatโs what YouTube and the books tell you…. But hereโs the truth: ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง’๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ . After 2+ years here, weโve Read more…
โ Blog Conference 30 Jan 24 @French Chamber Are Japanese companies more comfortable dealing with the “technical” aspects of DEI ? Real issues are Behaviors and mindsets, and thus the impact on the bottom line. Engaged in a conversation with a manager here in Japan, we delved into Diversity, Equity, Read more…
โ Blog Japan Venture Cap Assoc DEI new targets The Japan Venture Capital Association is making strides towards diversity with a target: 30% of senior officials from underrepresented groups by July. As of now, women make up a mere 10% of the 21 board members and 44 committee members. ๐ค Read more…