The topic that frequently comes up around our CI Network board room tables is people. Besides money, people are probably the most challenging part of our businesses. People are who service our clients, people are the root of many management issues (our time), and in many cases people are the difference between failure or phenomenal […]

With the ending of the Apollo program and the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011, many may have been concerned about next steps for NASA and the exploration of outer space.  However, we have watched how private companies have thrived and been able to discover new and innovative opportunities in space, while NASA has […]

With the ending of the Apollo program and the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011, many may have been concerned about next steps for NASA and the exploration of outer space.  However, we have watched how private companies have thrived and been able to discover new and innovative opportunities in space, while NASA has […]

The influence of government and politicians around the world demonstrate the importance understanding the legal systems of our land.  Legally speaking, Japan is a lot more stable than other nations of late, however that doesn’t make the nation perfect.  The nation has some quirks of its own.  A wise business leader will understand the legal […]

When the earthquake, tsunamis, and nuclear meltdowns of 2011 hit Japan the leadership skills of the CEO were evident. With the virus fears of 2020, everyone had many chances to make decisions. Some we may be happy with, others we likely want to change. Great leadership leads while sometimes in weakness, some leadership buckled and […]

AI seems to be the battle cry of executives looking to cut staffing costs or increase revenues. You hear discussions in trade shows, boardrooms and offices around the world. The concept of Artificial Intelligence is a bit hazy for some. Both those professing to know it, as well as those who think they are using […]

The services of a lawyer are retained for the purpose of defending and representing the best interests of the client. However, recent developments in the legal industry suggest that just looking out such interests is insufficient in carrying out the duties of a lawyer.   What is a lawyer you retain looking out for other than your interests? Other […]

The novel coronavirus pandemic has exposed long-acknowledged shortfalls in some critical government administrative services and highlighted how much Japan must do to address its lag in digitization. To that end, the government in February approved bills to promote digitization and establish a Digital Agency in September. Coordinating, integrating and standardizing a unique digital framework to […]

The novel coronavirus pandemic has exposed long-acknowledged shortfalls in some critical government administrative services and highlighted how much Japan must do to address its lag in digitization. To that end, the government in February approved bills to promote digitization and establish a Digital Agency in September. Coordinating, integrating and standardizing a unique digital framework to […]

Recently, the national government declared another 'state of emergency' in an effort to keep the coronavirus from spreading. All the lockdowns, work from home (WFH) and daily fear in the mass media seem to have greatly stressed the population. Being stuck at home with limited social interaction, mass layoffs by struggling businesses, and other concerns […]