Corporate Philosophy

The Lost Decades Weren’t Lost: Ulrike Schaede on the Business Reinvention of Japan

For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...
For decades, the prevailing narrative surrounding the Japanese economy has...

Building an Empire of Modern Hospitality in Japan

Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.
Kato Pleasure Group owns Fufu Resorts, Tsuru Tontan restaurants, along with numerous other entertainment facilities, river cruise boats, high-end restaurants, and hotels. The discussion offers insights into service management practices typical of Japan, as well as recommendations for those who aspire to build a career in Japan.

Why Art is Popular in the Business World Today

On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...
On a cold summer day in San Francisco, I had...

Richard Edelman Speaks at GLOBIS on the Role of Business in a ‘Crisis of Grievances’

In an era marked by profound societal shifts and eroding...
In an era marked by profound societal shifts and eroding...

Top 5 Business Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

Here’s how 5 key business trends are shaping the future and what organizations can do to adapt to these massive changes.
Here’s how 5 key business trends are shaping the future and what organizations can do to adapt to these massive changes.

Gamification at Work Can Be Fun (Until Someone Gets Hurt)

Gamification at work is a novel strategy to keep employees engaged. But without careful implementation, gamification often causes more harm than good.
Gamification at work is a novel strategy to keep employees engaged. But without careful implementation, gamification often causes more harm than good.

One-to-one Marketing: The New Age of Parasocial Relationships 

Use one-to-one and influencer marketing to connect with niche audiences and create authentic brand relationships.
Use one-to-one and influencer marketing to connect with niche audiences and create authentic brand relationships.

Likeability Leads To Success: The Liking Principle

Discover the influence of likeability, strategies to harness it ethically, and how it can lead to success.
Discover the influence of likeability, strategies to harness it ethically, and how it can lead to success.