Diversity Management Institute (Takashi Kawatani)
- Type
- Trainer
- Based in
- Tokyo, Japan
- Languages
- Japanese, English
- Experience
- 35+ years
About
Diversity Management Institute (Takashi Kawatani) is the President of Diversity Management Institute, bringing over 35 years of hands-on experience in cross-cultural management and global leadership development. He has authored 13 books covering topics from Japanese business etiquette to international negotiation strategies. His 10 e-learning products are used by multinational corporations preparing teams for work in Japan. In 2011, he received the Global HR Excellence Award at the World HRD Congress. He hosts the Japan Spirit English internet show, bridging Japanese cultural values with global business audiences.
Who this profile is for
Trainers work on the people side. This profile fits a company whose deal, partner or subsidiary already exists and whose team now has to work across the cultural gap without losing the relationship.
On this profile that comes down to Japanese Business Culture, Negotiation, Cross-Cultural Communication and Leadership Development, in Japanese and English. Where one of those specialisms matches a Silkdrive programme, the tag below links straight through to it.
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Certifications and awards
- Global HR Excellence Award (World HRD Congress 2011)
Training programmes
Programmes delivered through Silkdrive.
Foundational programme on Japanese business culture, communication, and trust building.
Programme detailsSales playbook for selling between Japan and Europe in both directions.
Programme detailsBaMaWa, Honne/Tatemae, hierarchy, silence, and consensus building.
Programme detailsConfidential 1:1 coaching for senior cross-cultural leaders.
Programme detailsHoRenSo, Sodan, and meeting design for mixed JP-EU teams.
Programme detailsDiversity, equity, and inclusion adapted for Japanese corporate context.
Programme detailsHow an engagement runs
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