J-Global Intercultural Business School
Cross-cultural project
management skills
100+ project managers
and team member support
Acquire project management skills for working in Japanese - global mixed teams.
You can learn management skills and mindsets to lead members with various cultures together to achieve goals. You can also create a specific action plan that fits your work environment and practice it in the seminar. Take advantage of what you learned in this seminar and aim for smooth teamwork!
Target audience
We recommend this program for global managers, expats, and project leaders in healthcare, engineering, R&D etc. who want these benefits:
Do you have any of the following problems?
I want to know the differences between Japanese and global work styles and planning
I want to improve the relationship with project members and realize more win-win growth
I want to work smoothly with members with different cultures
I want to work smoothly with members with different cultures
I would like to know a guidance method for members to share problems at an early stage and take action to prevent recurrence
I want teamwork that can flexibly respond to changes in project content
There are many ways to improve your Japan-global project management knowledge…
Project Management Professional (PMP) Global Training
PMP skills are useful, but they may not work smoothly in Japan. In Japan, there are many requests from customers, flexibility in contracts is sometimes expected, and there are delays in decision-making due to the unanimous system.
Japanese project management training
Japan-led PDCA-type project training that focuses on customer satisfaction and improvement is effective for all Japanese teams, but it may not work globally due to differences in motivation. Success requires finding new avenues, such as rapid decision-making and strong individual role roles.
Cross-Cultural and Language Training
Global projects do not proceed smoothly just by improving their English skills and meeting management skills. We need to change mindsets, identify gaps, and create a compelling common team culture that combines the diverse strengths of global and Japanese members.
But project management knowledge is not enough. You need to transform your mindset and behaviors… and you need a plan.
Learn the necessary mindsets and skills and then have a chance to practice them in a realistic Japan-global business setting
An efficient mix of elearning, community discussion, interactive lecture, personal coaching and action-learning practice.
Come out of the program with not only the right skills, but a concrete action plan you can implement at work.
J-Global's Experience
J-Global Solutions are based on highly evaluated consulting and workshops in the global workplaces of over 100 Japanese companies
J-Global’s mission is to help Japan-based companies successfully grow their global business by transforming their intercultural business practices. Our consulting and learning solutions help organizations and individuals create a best mix of Japanese and overseas working styles, building a solid foundation for high-functioning, diverse teams and robust global growth.
We’ve learned a lot over the years about how companies and people can make a successful global transformation. We’re now sharing that knowledge with you in our GX ALPHA learning programs.
GX ALPHA is the only comprehensive learning system that provides businesspeople with not only the knowledge, but also the mindsets and proven practical skills to navigate within and between Japanese and global business environments. Our focus is on real-world problems, real-world solutions and the action steps needed to implement those solutions.
Some of the companies J-Global provided services to (in no particular order)
Learning Process
needs analysis
Planning a study plan
Join webinar
e-learning
Create an action plan
action practice
Evaluation certificate
free online counseling
A.Nalyze
L.Earn
P.ractice
A.ssess
analysis
study
training
evaluation
H.elp
Helpful tools, additional webinars
You can add webinars for other courses as needed. There are no additional charges. You can also use e-learning and knowledge hubs to ask questions and get support at any time.
At GX ALPHA, we offerCustomize what you want to learnI can do it.
schedule
A.Nalyze
analysis
free online counseling
Analyze the current situation and issues, and clarify the goals such as the skills you want to acquire through this program.
L.Earn
study
Purpose/Benefit
Learn best practices for agreeing on a project size and developing a plan to efficiently reach your goals
content
Global vs Japan: Project Management
●Global project management tools and techniques
The secret of success in leading a project in a Japanese company
P.ractice
training
Purpose/Benefit
Learn how to apply skills and tools to keep projects running smoothly and to the highest quality
content
●Case studies: Discussions on common issues that project managers face in order to provide high-quality products and services
●Action Plan: Identify and analyze current and future challenges. Create a roadmap of actions to improve the situation
●Roleplay: Using the roadmap, practice the steps and improvements needed to be successful globally
H.elp
Helpful tools, additional webinars
to suit your needs
You can add e-learning and webinars .
No additional costs!
E-Learning & Knowledge Hub & Community
Purpose/Benefit
Learn more about how to spot common cross-cultural misunderstandings and strategies for overcoming those barriers to success in a global company
content
● Cross-Cultural Comparison Discussion: Japan vs Global
A framework for cross-cultural communication
Advice for overcoming cultural gaps
A.ssess
evaluation
Improvement report and certificate of completion
3 step learning method
Step 1: Case study
We will examine typical problems in working at a Japanese company and consider solutions using actual cases that may occur in the business scene.
You will be able to deal positively when similar problems arise in your day-to-day work.
Case study
the problem
discuss
the cause
analyse
a solution
think
to your situation
Apply
Step 2: Create an Individual Action Plan
Prioritize your tasks and goals, and make a concrete plan for what action to take next.
Our planning template makes it easy.
self analysis
identify the most important issues
through pair coaching
looking for a solution
action plan
complete the template
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Know your strengths and use them to reach your goals
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Clarify the skills needed to change the current situation
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Setting clear goals and objectives
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lack of communication
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Conflicts of opinion and lack of trust
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I can't meet the deadline
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budget and resource issues
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Response to change
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lack of commitment
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does not improve quality
Example: Concerning the problem of not being able to meet the delivery date
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What is your ideal schedule?
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How have you managed it so far?
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why didn't it work?
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What mindsets and skills will help you be more successful?
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list of solutions
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Clarify what action to take
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Setting KPIs
Step 3: Roleplay
Role-play with your team using the action template created in step 2. Hands-on experience allows you to evaluate and improve your action plan. While exchanging opinions in a team, you can acquire skills in a fun and effective way.
Role-play setting (example) Conversation between you and your Japanese boss
Role play
Intermediate evaluation and improvement
re role play
Final evaluation
Those who are interested in this program and those who want to improve their skills
"I want to work using English, but I don't know where to start."
"I want to communicate smoothly with foreign teammates"
“I want to do more global work,” etc.
First of all, we will ask you about your current situation and support you in setting goals.
Join us for a free online counseling session.
Lecturer introduction
John Lynch
Over the past 30 years, I have provided bilingual training and coaching to over 100 Japanese companies. We are passionate about spreading cross-cultural education, aiming to help foreigners better understand Japan, and Japanese people to understand globalization and contribute to the world.
John will also be in charge of free online counseling!
We will think about your career path together and have a fun conversation while creating a mind map. Either Japanese or English is OK. You will have 20-30 minutes to organize your thoughts whether or not you participate in the program. Please feel free to submit a new application.
In addition, instructors with specialized knowledge will support you!
Dr. Sarah L. Birchley
--Nathan DeWitt
Graham Lenz
Adiadna Pulg
Akari Teramoto
Ikem Okoboshi
Hisako Miyamori
Business School Director, Instructor
Instructor, Coach
Instructor
Coach, Success Supporter
Success Supporter
Community Coach
Coach, Success Supporter
Participant's voice
Improved collaboration and trust
After learning cross-cultural techniques for information sharing and flexible teamwork, I was able to get the project off the ground.
Project manager, IT company (Indian)
Efficient meetings and risk management
A better understanding of the expectations of our US and European colleagues has facilitated smoother meetings, decision-making and risk mitigation.
R&D Global Team Leader, Pharmaceutical Company (Japanese)
Improved communication and performance
I learned how to set clear goals and give positive feedback to my Filipino colleagues, which improved their quality, efficiency and timeliness.
Engineering project leader, automotive parts manufacturing company (Japanese)