J-Global LiveLearning
IN-PERSON EVENT
International Leaders Program:
Intercultural effectiveness for non-Japanese managers
Support non-Japanese employees to became effective leaders and to achieve their targets in a Japanese global organization.
Event Details
The Purpose of this workshop:
- Plan how to change own managing style, and staff mindset and habits to increase personal productivity and achievement of clear business goals.
- Learn leadership skills such as project and performance management and coaching-style communication, as well as how to coordinate own projects effectively with Japanese colleagues.
Who is it for?
Non-Japanese managers and future leaders who works in a Japanese business environment.
Workshop Content
- Practice techniques for agreeing scope of projects, creating plans, managing risks and business relationships, and creating accountability for achieving targets.
- Understand differences between Japanese and global business leadership and communication styles. Create a best mix to improve relationships with project members and stakeholders to achieve more win-win growth and success together.
Build positive relations with VIPs
Communicate proactively
Half Day Agenda (3 hours)
Full Day Agenda (7 hours)
Customized Program
J-Global LiveLearning
IN-PERSON EVENT
Global English Mindset
Intercultural Workshop A: 20 Rules for Executive Situations
Create positive relationships with global top executives, government, media and overseas staff.
Many top Japanese executives can’t build strong enough relationships with overseas counterparts because of cultural and language gaps
Enjoy friendly, clear, persuasive conversations with VIPs using the simple English you already know.
Understand how cross-cultural environments influence your work and planning styles, and learn the skills to smoothly implement teamwork, goal setting, processes and progress management remotely.
Event Details
The Purpose of this workshop:
Change to a positive mindset and understand intercultural communication basics as first step. Then it becomes easier to look confident and create strong relationships with VIPs, media, clients, partners, managers and staff in global executive intercultural situations, regardless of your English level, or if you are using an interpreter.
Who is it for?
Japanese CEOs and executives who will communicate in global business
How will participants benefit?
Make charismatic first impressions to build friendly relations when first meeting important people in English speaking global business
Learn useful key phrases and body language for key situations such as informal networking, speeches, coaching local leaders and talking to media. Learn skills to discuss strategic, interesting topics in basic English, with bilingual support as needed.
Talk in a clear, simple persuasive way when you make short key speeches – such as sharing your organization’s vision, values, mission and strategy, or congratulating, thanking or apologizing.
Workshop Methodology
Firstly, agree to change to “English personality,” learn to think in English and use open communication skills.
Clearly experience cultural differences and see why discussion, media interviews and negotiations need to be done in different way in English. For example maintaining eye contact and smiling for handshake or “cheers” is essential for building trust in global business , but many Japanese executives bow their head or look at their glass at this key moment.
Practice real situations such as VIP networking, writing, interactive meetings with local staff, inspiring speeches, and strategic presentations.
Change your mindset to coaching style for giving instructions and feedback to non-Japanese leaders, and feel positive about planning own learning.
Participate in full program or just shorter parts, scheduled to match an executive’s busy schedule: including sessions at meals or when traveling.
Program highlights
Useful before overseas postings, or for general global skills. Many Japanese executives promoted due to their skill in domestic business may be unaware how differently they need to behave, or lack confidence speaking English. We make it easy, fun and motivating to communicate in English situations.
Even using an interpreter is not effective if the ideas are not presented in a cultural style the audience can understand, and anyway body language and simple friendly “small talk” are important in making a positive impression.
Learn key differences in social interactions, media mindset, and leadership –practice them in simple role plays with key dialogs, adaptable for own use.
Bilingual text and activities allow confident participation by all English levels.
Modular style allows different ways to deliver these learnings: 1-1 full day coaching, or executive group short speech.
Half Day Facilitation Agenda
Time
Item
Description
09:00
Orientation
Purpose, goals, introductions.
09:10
Open communication
Open, friendly “English personality.” .
(Rules: 1 Smile, 2 Open body language, 3 No silence, 4 Eye contact)
09:30
Persuasive
Influence global counterparts
(Rules: 5. Clear, 6. Persuasive, 7. Positive Attitude, 8. Confidence )
09:30
Think in English
Use English you already know
(Rules: 9. Speed learning, 10. Interact, 11. Think in English, 12. Say it many ways)
<“English Personality” break 10 minutes>
10:30
Discussion
Interrupt, check & respond quickly with key point (Rules: 13. Think while speaking, 14. Control the conversation, 15. Participate, 16. Interrupt . Corporate Mad Discussions activity)
10:35
Presenting
Say your main point clearly
(Rules: 17. Friendly, 18. Gestures, 19. Front-load, 20. Signal)
11:30
Wrap-up
Review useful ideas. My English study plan
<Finish 12:00>
Full Day Facilitation Agenda
Time
Item
Description
09:00
Orientation
Purpose, goals, introductions.
09:10
Open Communication
Open, friendly “English personality.” .
(Rules: 1 Smile, 2 Open body language, 3 No silence, 4 Eye contact)
09:30
Persuasive
Influence global counterparts
(Rules: 5. Clear, 6. Persuasive, 7. Positive Attitude, 8. Confidence)
<Break 10 minutes>
09:30
Think in English
Use English you already know
(Rules: 9. Speed learning, 10. Interact, 11. Think in English, 12. Say it many ways)
10:30
Discussion
Interrupt, check & respond quickly with key point
(Rules: 13. Think while speaking, 14. Control the conversation, 15. Participate, 16. Interrupt)
10:35
Presenting
Say your main point clearly
(Rules: 17. Friendly, 18. Gestures, 19. Front-load, 20. Signal)
11:30
Goal-planning
Plan your 1. global career, 2. English study
<Lunch 12:00-13:00>
13:00
Orientation II
Your global business future.
Growth Mindset for changing your skills, building your talent.
14:30
Effective Global Presentation
Physical skills for persuasive presentation and Q&A.
<Break 10 minutes>
15:20
Effective Global Meetings
Analyze and clarify strategic ideas. Present your company proposal. Discuss & agree
16:40
Effective Global Teamwork
Win-win Negotiation & persuasive emails
Future learning steps.
<Finish 17:00>
Testimonials
What our clients say about International Leaders Program
I learned the importance of coaching positively, and helping my team to boost their motivation. It was great to learn how to lead by asking questions instead of giving orders.
Global R&D
System Integration Company
Testimonials
What our clients say about Global English Mindset
Very interactive yet not hard for beginners. Thanks to your concept “Do not think in Japanese. Think in English.”, I got a very good experience.
China Subsidiary CEO
Cosmetics Company
Testimonials
What our clients say about International Leaders Program
I got many fresh ideas for working smarter with our Japanese and global leaders. I thought they were resisting change, but now I think they just didn’t understand each other.
Business Development Specialist
Communications Company
Testimonials
What our clients say about Global English Mindset
Yesterday’s seminar brought a new way of thinking for me and I learned a lot. I thought Jon was a wonderful person who understood the way of thinking of Westerners and Japanese people. I also want to absorb the good part of Western people’s way of thinking.
Director
Construction Company
Testimonials
What our clients say about International Leaders Program
The seminar brought me a greater sense of clarity about why my Japanese team members act the way they do. It will help me get out of my comfort zone and become a more effective part of our organization.
International Trade Advisor
Consulting Company
Testimonials
What our clients say about Global English Mindset
Thank you for the amazing session, I have attended many sessions, trainings and classes about global business, team, leaders and market which were not as interesting as today’s session because many of those teachers do not have enough business experiences in Japan and other countries.
Sales Director
Global Software Company