Abstract

Zen, Ikebana, Aikido... How did the executives studying at top business schools change after experiencing the skills of a master craftsman? A lively introduction to the content of the popular "Cultural Experience Program" held in Japan by IMD, known for its global competitiveness rankings!

This book allows you to understand that Japan's ancient philosophy of nature, life, and work is now required as an alternative value to overcome the chaotic social, cultural, and economic situation of the world, and to rediscover the value of Japanese culture.

The purpose of this book is to clarify the ideas and methods hidden in Japanese culture as something that "shows us around the world an alternative way of being, living, and walking in this difficult era," and to bring it closer to practice. I had the opportunity to take on an important initiative to achieve this. It was May 2023. 30 executives from around the world gathered in Tokyo. (From the prologue)

Author’s Information

He studied at Waseda University, INSEAD (MBA), Kuwasawa Design School, IMD, etc. He worked at the Industrial Bank of Japan, Boston Consulting Group, and Recruit before assuming his current position. As the representative of IMD Business School in Japan, he is mainly involved in supporting the development of global executives for Japanese companies. He is also involved in activities to promote dialogue between industry, government, and academia to improve Japan's competitiveness, and is involved in utilizing traditional Japanese culture in global leadership education and arts and cultural exchange between Japan and Europe. He studied abroad in Canada and France, and has visited dozens of countries around the world. He is also a member of the executive committee of the "Rediscover Japan Academy" and is familiar with regional Japanese culture. He is a director of the Graduate School of Japanese Studies, Shizenkan University, and lives in Tokyo. His books include "Why Japanese Companies Stumble in 'Globalization'" and "To Win in the World Again" (co-authored, both published by Nikkei Inc.).