Comparison of style in meetings/conferences
Over the past several days, I came across with such a contrast in the way meetings are conducted between two groups. One group is…
Month: January 2008
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Davos (No.2)
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2008 is coming close to the end quickly. We have almost 1 day left, now that we finished the…
16-hour day at Davos
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2008 began on Wednesday, January 23. The day started with private breakfast meeting at 8:00 a.m. where Global Agenda…
CSTP, Working dinner at the Embassy of Finland and off to Davos
On January 6, I was appointed by the Prime Minister Fukuda to be a part-time member of the Council for Science & Technology…
Aikido-concentration and physical stamina
Today I had the second class of Aikido for the year 2008. I had been interested in Aikido since I saw a big Canadian…
New insights and ideas through dialogue and discussion
Recently I came across an incident to remind me of the importance of dialogue and/or discussion. It was the occasion in which I…
Innovation Live with Mr. Matsui of Ryohin Keikaku
I taped an interview with Mr. Tadami Matsui, CEO of Ryohin Keikaku (known for MUJI brand), few days ago for the TV show, “Innovation…
ICS-Open Campus on Jan. 21
There will be another Open Campus on Monday, January 21, at ICS. This will be a good opportunity to get to know business school,…
Problem solving course–1st day
Today, I taught the first session of the Problem Solving Skills course at ICS. It is always exciting and at the same time, a…
Great time to catch up with alumni throughout the world!
Holiday season is a great time to catch up with friends throughout the world via Christmas cards, New Year greetings whether in the form…