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 The boss is always right… except when he’s wrong In higher power cultures subordinates are less likely to question their superiors. ๐โ๏ธ In 2010, Korean Air made a bold move by mandating English as the official language for all cockpit and cabin communications. One of the key reasons 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 Please customers until it destroy your operations ? EPISODE #37 : Thursday videos Please customers until it destroy your staff.. and your operations ? When your staff experience customer harassment, the right question is not whether or not you need training. The right question is how are you Read more…
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 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 Conference 25 Sept 24 @Temple University This event is organized by the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)Efficient strategies to work in an international workplace (Hybrid) Speakers: Sandrine Monette-Hubertย (Co-founder of Lemon-Boost) Marie-Solange Votteroย (Co-founder of Lemon-Boost) Moderator: Evelyn Farlov, ICAS Coordinator Overview In today’s globalised business environment, mastering effective Read more…
โ Blog Webinar #5 : Out of Sight, Out of Mind ? Discover how to maintain and develop your professional contacts abroad during our next free webinar. Don’t let the distance hinder your career. Sign up now! ๐๐ผ๐ฏ ๐ Date: May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) โ Time: 5 – 6 PM Read more…
โ Blog Despite the vital role of a supportive partner in expatriation, gender stereotypes persist EPISODE #39 : Thursday videos Relocation to Japan : When the husband follows his wife Are you a trailing spouse ? The Spouse that is drag around like a wheeled suitcase ? ๐ฟโ ๐ ๐ค Read more…
โ Blog Webinar #4 : 5 keys to consider before sharing your professional hurdles Who do you turn to when facing professional hurdles : Your Family ? Colleagues ? Manager ? Hairdresser ? From a recent Harvard Business Review survey, 45% of employees refrained from sharing work challenges due to Read more…