Keys to Success in Japanese Culture

The basics and key points of working in Japanese organizations.

This training program is designed for people working in Japan for the first time and/or employees working for Japanese organizations around the world. You can quickly learn the basics and key points of working in Japanese organizations.

The video lectures provide a comprehensive understanding of the basics of Japan's unique work style, especially its unique take on the concept of teamwork, the communication style derived from it, business manners and their cultural backgrounds.

Goals:

- Gaining basic knowledge to aid in a smooth transition to working at a Japanese company.

- Understanding important points for working across cultures.

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Program Agenda：

Chapter 1. Mindset
- Fundamental Data about the Globe
- Culture: How It Develops and How It Influences Us
- Core Mindset: The Benefits of Having Empathy

Chapter 2. Teamwork and Communication Styles
- Patterns of Organizational Structure
- Cultural Examples
- Communication Principle
- Keywords & Key actions

- Short Story: Food Metaphors for Cultural Characteristics

Chapter 3. Formality and Respect
Perceived Quality and the Importance of a Good Impression
- Apology
- Punctuality
- Greetings
- Politeness to Superiors

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-Total time: 50 minutes, including 30 minutes for lecture and 20 minutes for exercises

-Language: Course materials and screens are in easy-to-understand English. The language of the lectures is also English.

-All text (including all PPT slides that appear in the video lectures) is written in clear, easy-to-understand English.