Japanese Business Culture: Fostering Global Collaboration through Understanding

Join us for an interactive workshop that will provide practical tools to enhance your collaboration skills when working with Japanese colleagues or clients. You will learn about the underlying societal and geographical factors that shape Japanese business culture. The workshop will provide a chance for you to reflect on your own cultural background and how it might influence your approach to work. Come away with new insights for improved cross-border communication and collaboration for your professional working relationships.

Participants can expect to:

• Gain a deep understanding of Japanese business culture and how it influences workplace interactions.

• Develop strategies to communicate more effectively with Japanese colleagues and clients.

• Learn how to conduct productive meetings, ensure clarity, and interpret Japanese communication styles.

• Improve collaboration by navigating Japanese decision-making processes and work expectations.

• Master best practices for emails, presentations, and discussions with Japanese professionals.

• Enhance professional relationships through knowledge of Japanese etiquette and business protocol, including on business to Japan.

• Learn about the current developments in Japanese business culture and what they might mean for you or your organization.

Who is it for?

• Employees working at Japan-headquartered companies in the US wanting to better understand their HQ or colleagues

• Individuals working with Japanese customers or clients

• Anyone interested in learning about working with Japanese colleagues or clients in the US or Japan

• Global citizens wanting to expand their knowledge about global teams collaborating together effectively and efficiently

This session is provided in partnership between the Japan Society of Boston and Japan Consulting Office (JCO) and led by Kasia Lynch.

$490 General Admission / $245 for JSB Members / Free for qualifying JSB Corporate Members

Japan Consulting Office (JCO) specializes in improving efficiency in the workplace and communications not only between Japanese and non-Japanese colleagues but for all nationalities.

JCO does this through a range of open workshops and customizable in-house training programs addressing culture, leadership and management and other specialized programs such as post-merger and acquisition integration, resilience, agility and DEI programs.

JCO supports their customers globally via offices across EMEA, the United States and APAC/Japan/Australia.​ Since 2006, their work has been recognized by many clients, from large multinationals to SMEs. Their practical and interactive training approach has earned supplier awards, including the “highest appreciated training institute.”

Kasia Lynch is a trilingual American who has lived and worked in Japan, Poland, Italy and the US. Since starting Ikigai Connections in 2018, Kasia has been promoting NihongoJobs.com, a job board for Japanese jobs in the US. Based on her global business and entrepreneurial experience, she is also a Sr. Consultant for Japan Consulting Office, offering cross-cultural training for professionals working with the US and Japan. At home in Michigan, she also is a board member of the Japan America Society.