Movie Review: Emperor
Mar 17, 2013 08:55 PM
by Rochelle Kopp

A Japanese culture expert reviews the new movie about General MacArthur and the U.S. occupation of Japan. [Read More...]

Why 80% of Japanese returning to Japan HQ quit
Mar 16, 2013 10:14 AM
by Pernille Rudlin

Japanese employers need to view employees departing for foreign companies as “alumni”; by keeping in touch and keeping the door open should they wish to return a few years later, with experience of another corporate culture. Only then can Japanese companies become truly diverse and global. [Read More...]

Globalization, M&A, and global human resource development: 2012 themes
Dec 31, 2012 09:38 PM
by Rochelle Kopp

A look back at the key themes we observed in our work with Japanese companies in 2012 -- New Year's message from Japan Intercultural Consulting [Read More...]

A fresh look at governance - lessons from the Olympus case
Oct 24, 2012 04:47 PM
by Pernille Rudlin

Foreign executives in Japanese companies need intensive support and guidance, such as coaching from those experienced in managing Japanese employees, and training on how Japanese boards work, if they are to make a difference without destruction. [Read More...]