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How Rakuten’s Shift to English Transformed Its Culture

HBR On Strategy

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This chapter examines Rakuten's decision to implement English as its official internal language to enhance global expansion. It addresses the initial challenges employees encountered and the consequent effects on company culture and productivity.

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