Scaling Japan Podcast Episode 45: Japanese Business Culture with Rochelle Kopp
In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Rochelle Kopp. She is the founder and managing principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting and serves as a independent board director at MS&AD Insurance and Lightworks Corporation. As a renowned expert in Japan, she will be sharing her knowledge on Japanese business culture.
Links from Guest Appearance
Japan Intercultural Consulting
Links to Additional Resources
Japan Intercultural Consulting - Articles
Show Notes
(1:21) Rochelle Kopp's self introduction
(2:28) How are decisions made in a Japanese business
(3:18) What is 'nemawashi'
(4:36) Differences in the approval process
(7:23) How to find the middle ground with mixed employees
(12:24) Tips for foreign managers managing Japanese staff
(15:46) How to develop stronger relationships
(21:18) Why are Japanese people risk adverse
(26:19) How can managers reduce risk aversion among staff
(29:18) Differences in persuasion methods
(34:43) How Japanese companies can move fast once decisions are made
(38:16) Invest over time
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