On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp [Replay]

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Business Success Japan

Lydia Beukelman

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This podcast is made for those who want to develop or strengthen the communication skills, cultural savvy, insights into current trends and conditions, and mindsets essential in a Japanese business environment. The helpful, practical suggestions and engaging insights offered here provide listeners with the in-depth cultural context to achieve their own version of success while collaborating with their Japanese counterparts. Support the podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/businesssuccessjapan

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On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp [Replay]

Business Success Japan

43 minutes 57 seconds

1 year ago

On Japanese Management, Servant Leadership, and Rice Paper Ceilings with Rochelle Kopp [Replay]

This episode is a replay of an interview originally published on March 14, 2022.

Rochelle Kopp is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. Her area of expertise is Japanese culture and business practices, particularly Japanese communication style and organizational behavior and decision-making in Japanese firms. She’s also a prolific writer and actively posts much of her practical and insightful work on LinkedIn.

Just a few topics covered in today's conversation include:

-Servant leadership and why it could be a good fit in a Japanese business context.

-What is the rice paper ceiling, and what should non-Japanese people do when they encounter it?

-How HR traditionally functions in Japan, why, and how it should change.

-An example of how to effectively deepen work relationships with Japanese counterparts without meeting in-person.

Rochelle's links:

Japan Intercultural Consulting: ⁠https://japanintercultural.com/⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/JapanIntercult⁠

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/⁠

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Building Lasting Relationships Amidst the Covid-19 Digital Transformation in Japan with Will Jasprizza: https://anchor.fm/businesssuccessjapan/episodes/Building-Lasting-Relationships-Amidst-the-Covid-19-Digital-Transformation-in-Japan-with-Will-Jasprizza-e12dldf

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