Cultural Training Lessons

Cross-Cultural Training Seminars:

A large-scale training seminar designed to enhance cross-cultural communication skills for both Japanese and non-Japanese employees. We teach non-Japanese employees how to effectively work with Japanese clients and colleagues, and vice versa for Japanese employees. Ideal for special corporate events.

Executive Coaching Program:

A personalized coaching program for top executives to refine leadership skills and cross-cultural management abilities, guiding them towards success in U.S. – Japan business endeavors.

Business Japanese Communication Training for English-speaking Professionals:

A specialized training program tailored for English-speaking professionals to improve their Japanese communication skills in a business setting, fostering better understanding and collaboration with Japanese clients and colleagues.

Business English Communication Training for Japanese Professionals:

A comprehensive training program aimed at improving cross-cultural communication skills and empowering employees to excel in international business leadership. Our flagship service combines cross-cultural communication with English communication, boosting competitiveness in the global business environment for small groups of 3 to 8 employees.

Success Story 1

Monthly Lunch and Learn Sessions: Fostering Successful Collaboration with Japanese Colleagues for U.S.-Based Professionals

Situation and Challenges:

Company B recently merged with a Japanese company, resulting in U.S.-based employees working closely with colleagues in Japan. They faced cultural and language barriers, as well as challenges due to time zone differences. With meetings scheduled early in the morning and late in the evening, the U.S.-based employees were fatigued, and their productivity suffered.

Why BJT was selected:

Implemented Solutions:

Monthly small-group Lunch and Learn sessions to build knowledge of Japanese business culture
Workshops focusing on key business practices and communication strategies with Japanese counterparts for successful joint team management
Role play activities to enhance techniques for navigating critical business situations, including decision-making scenarios and challenging discussions

Results:

Success Story 2

Triumphing Over Cross-Cultural Leadership Obstacles: Company A’s International Management Achievement

Situation and Challenges:

Company A, based in New York, was acquired by a Japanese company. The Japanese headquarters appointed a manager from Japan to lead operations in New York. The American employees were instructed to report to the new Japanese manager, but encountered difficulties due to cultural, language, and management style differences.

Why BJT was selected:

Implemented Solutions:

Results:

Enhanced cross-cultural communication skills
Developed leadership abilities tailored to the U.S. business environment
Strengthened stress management and self-awareness
Improved Japanese manager's cross-cultural communication capabilities
Smooth integration and management of American employees
Overcame cultural and linguistic barriers, resulting in high-performance outcomes

Success Story 3

Cross-Cultural Collaboration Success: Pharmaceutical Company S’s Path to Globalization

Situation and Challenges:

After acquiring an American startup, pharmaceutical company S experienced friction between Japanese and American employees due to language and cultural differences. This friction lowered workplace productivity, and employees faced difficulties navigating between the two cultures.

Why BJT was selected:

Implemented Solutions:

Weekly level-specific English language and cross-cultural communication lessons for Japanese employees
Practical English skill training (presentation and meeting practice, etc.)
90-minute bi-annual seminars for all employees
American lifestyle support training for Japanese expats based in the U.S.

Results:

Implementation Process

Initial Inquiry:

Feel free to contact us through the website form. Our staff will respond promptly and courteously, discussing the purpose and needs of the training with you.

Needs Assessment:

During the needs assessment phase, we will identify your company’s specific requirements and challenges in order to develop the most suitable training plan.

Customized Plan Proposal:

Drawing from the needs assessment, we will propose a tailor-made training plan for your company, detailing the content, duration, and schedule of the program.

Training and Lessons Commencement:

Once the proposal is approved, our training and lessons will begin. Throughout the training period, we will regularly review progress and outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of the training.

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