We've finally put the abnormally long rainy season behind us.  The heat of summer has certainly hit us.  What a great time to enjoy some time networking with other CEOs. In our Summer OTR evening, we will catch up for food and drinks in central Tokyo, Nihonbashi.  In this casual get together of Asia’s leading […]

The way in which organizations work has evolved. There are several trends that we’re seeing regarding teamwork, even in Japan. Diverse and global Teams are becoming more diverse. In today’s work environment, teams are often comprised of people in different buildings, time zones, or even different companies. For the first time, there are five generations […]

Before many major Japanese developers were building and operating shopping malls, a Japanese company run by international management with foresight was already setting up in the market.  Many retailers had come from France, the UK, and the US just to fail in the huge market despite all their efforts.  Costco Japan seems to be very […]

Life is not just about knowing people, it’s about knowing good people. There’s no beating the quality of CEO Insights members and our guests around a table. As an executive, it can be lonely at the top and CI fills that void. As we close out and say “sayonara” to summer 2019, we want to […]

Red Pill or Blue, How Deep Does The Rabbit Hole Go? Conspiracy theory or truth? With mainstream media ratings reaching new lows, alternative media, truth seekers and “conspiracy theorists” have gained mind share for some. How do we know what is true and what is “fake news”? Who controls the mainstream media? Who are we […]

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New ideas are essential for business growth. But how do you generate new and innovative ideas? How do you constructively handle new ideas and present them in a logical and persuasive way? How do you test and implement new ideas without taking too much risk?  Businesses that don't adjust to keep up with the changing […]

With buildings going up all over Tokyo, it's hard to keep up with the rapid development much less the names of these new buildings. Marunouchi locates between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace is the first central business district (CBD) in Tokyo and it continues to be the most symbolic and prime CBD in Japan. Apple […]

The astute c-level knows that if you're not growing with your product in the market place, chances are, you will be left behind in the future.  Businesses have to be constantly enhancing their offerings to meet the needs of the clients, whether it is existing or anticipated.  The hospitality industry in Japan is not typical.  […]