The Josh Bersin Company How Japan's Culture Of Business Teaches Us About AI Transformation
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Oct 1, 2025 Exploring Japan's economic trajectory reveals valuable insights into AI transformation. The aging population presents workforce challenges, while cultural norms like lifelong employment hinder flexibility. Innovative practices from Japan, such as Lean and agile methods, encourage adaptability. The push for grassroots experimentation in integrating AI is critical for success. With the rise of instant information access, decision-making is faster than ever. Embracing AI now will shape future career paths and enhance global collaboration by breaking down language barriers.
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Japan's Long Plateau Explained
- Japan's economy flattened after the mid-1980s and now trails fast-growing peers like India and some U.S. states.
- Long-term demographic decline and low immigration are core reasons for stagnant national growth.
Aging Population Drives Core Challenges
- Japan's workforce is aging rapidly with a low birth rate and limited immigration.
- That creates labor shortages, weak housing demand, and challenges for business investment.
Japan's Outsized Influence On Management
- Many foundational management practices (Lean, Six Sigma, agile) trace back to Japanese business thinking.
- Japan contributed lasting operational and quality approaches still used globally today.