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Insights on Global Manager Readiness
Observations, frameworks, and practical thinking on what it takes to develop globally effective managers in Japan - and what gets in the way.
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アメリカ人ラインマネージャーが知っておくべき日本の「五月病」
5月 18, 2026
日本の「五月病」は、職場における環境変化への適応が、文化によって現れ方は異なるものの、世界中の社員に共通する課題であることを改めて気づかせてくれます。
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アメリカと日本の新卒、AI、そしてマネージャーへの問い
1月 14, 2026
This may be the first graduating class choosing careers with the clear understanding that AI will be part of their daily work....
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グローバル人材を育てるために、日本のマネージャーが今必要なこと
10月 29, 2025
Japan’s foreign workforce hit a record 2.3 million in 2024. As teams diversify, Japanese managers must learn to lead across cultures, not...
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マネージャーにとって欠かせない、意外なツールとは
10月 7, 2025
Managers juggle constant change and often aren’t sure who in HR to turn to for support. In this post, I introduce a...
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Z世代は「働き方」を再考している。私たちはその変化に対応できているだろうか？
7月 22, 2025
Gen Z in Japan is leaning toward seniority over performance-based promotion. This shift challenges common engagement models and may signal a new...
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低いエンゲージメントは日本の雇用システムに組み込まれているのか？
7月 11, 2025
Low engagement in Japan is rooted in systemic issues, and meaningful change will take time. Still, we have to start somewhere to...
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あなたの会社の生きがいは何ですか？グローバルブランドが日本でその存在意義を見出した方法
7月 2, 2025
To launch successfully in Japan, a global brand needed a mission statement that truly resonated. I guided their leadership team through a...
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人事部のエンゲージメント再構築：バーチャル・ウォータークーラーを導入してどうなったか
6月 27, 2025
We adapted the “virtual water cooler” concept to boost engagement in our HR team. The result was a simple, low-pressure initiative that...
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日本における従業員エンゲージメント再考：調査では見えない本当の姿
6月 11, 2025
Japan ranks lowest in global employee engagement surveys, but is the workforce truly disengaged? Based on my years in corporate learning and...
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1on1を変える！コーチング・アプローチという賢いやり方
5月 1, 2025
Many 1:1s between managers and team members focus on updates and quick fixes, but what if they could drive real growth instead?...
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次世代を導く：2025年アメリカと日本の新卒が教えてくれる、グローバルチームのマネジメント
2025/04/09
What are 2025 grads in the U.S. and Japan telling us about the future of work? The latest new grads surveys reveal...
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今すぐできるチームエンゲージメント向上の方法とその理由
2025/03/21
Looking for a simple way to boost team engagement without spending a dime? Discover how knowledge-sharing sessions can spark motivation, support growth,...
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日本における低エンゲージメントの壁を打破する
2025/03/07
Why is employee engagement so low in Japan? Cultural norms, indirect communication, and low assertiveness play a key role. Learn how self-awareness...
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マネージャーへの意欲を高める：マネージャーを目指す意欲を引き出すために行ったこと
2月 26, 2025
Many Japanese employees hesitate to pursue management roles, seeing them as burdens rather than opportunities. This article explores a global initiative that...
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異文化マネジメント：日本とアメリカの職場における期待の違いを理解する
2025/02/06
Workplace expectations vary based on culture and economic conditions. This article compares the priorities of Japanese and American new graduates and explores...
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マネージャーと協力して実現した「win-win」のスキルアップ計画
2025/02/24
Discover how collaborating with managers and aligning training to real-world challenges led to impactful learning initiatives that empowered teams and enhanced organizational...
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JLPTの勉強法を活かして実現した英語学習プロジェクト
2025/01/09
Studying for the JLPT taught me valuable strategies for long-term learning. I applied these lessons to create an English Learning Program, emphasizing...
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日本語能力試験N1に合格するための学び
2024/12/05
Studying for the JLPT N1 taught me the power of clarity and perseverance, skills that not only led to success but also...
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日本におけるリーダーシップの可能性を解き放つ：エンゲージメントとコミュニケーションの課題を克服する
2024/12/05
Navigating Japan's challenges, non-native English-speaking managers face rising demands: low engagement, declining English proficiency, and minimal managerial aspirations. Empowerment strategies are essential...
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