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…whenever you sense a doubt or worry in a Japanese business person you are meeting for the first time, do not hesitate to introduce your credentials...anything that establishes you as a trustworthy potential member of the “in-group”. Read More

Japanese are perfectly capable of being sarcastic and tease each other regularly, even in the workplace. But humor does not translate well if it transgresses cultural values too aggressively, particularly in formal business settings. Read More

Please join us for an educational and fun evening with noted author/trainer/leader Rochelle Kopp covering the fundamentals of "Managing Across Cultures", a subject that is fundamental to your success as a leader (or an aspiring leader). Read More

…if your audience includes people who are not comfortable with English, prefer group based decision making and don’t like taking risks, then you are likely to be greeted by deafening silence when you ask for their go-ahead or if there are any questions. Read More

For many Japanese companies it has become apparent that the most attractive prospects for continued growth and success are to be found outside Japan…companies are finding themselves in need of employees who are equipped with the skills needed to do business successfully outside of Japan. Read More

Get an in-depth look at how intrapreneurs can work to create change, and some of the lessons that Vinuth Rai and his team have learned from their work. Read More

Rochelle Kopp will be conducting a special evening seminar near Detroit on December 4th. Aimed at Japanese who are working in the U.S., it will focus on techniques for communicating effectively with American colleagues, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Read More

When presenting to Japanese customers…you may need to give more details on the context and history, before reaching your conclusion. Rather like a math exam, you have to show the working out, not just the answer, to get full points. Read More

Join us Nov 27, 2014 in Amsterdam. Seminar topics include…How to get your ideas accepted by a Japanese organization, How to make meeting with Japanese more effective, How to build strong working relationships with Japanese… Read More

This seminar will be particularly of use to those Europeans working at a management level, with Japanese colleagues on their team. The facilitator, Ian Fallmann, spent 21 years in Japan, 15 as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for Bloomberg. He was responsible for 1200 people in 18 countries and aroun Read More