Zen and the Art of Japanese Leadership
Half-Day Seminar
Get a brief yet impactful introduction to Japanese management principles through the lens of traditional Zen practices and modern business insights.
A Cultural Insight
OVERVIEW
Duration: 4 hours
Location: Kyoto
Objective: Get a brief yet impactful introduction to Japanese management principles through the lens of traditional Zen practices and modern business insights.
AGENDA
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Welcome and Introduction (30 mins)
- Overview of the seminar objectives
- Brief introduction to Japanese business culture
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Temple Visit and Zazen Experience
(1 hour)
- Guided tour of a traditional Japanese temple
- Participatory Zazen meditation session
- Explanation of Zen principles by the temple priest
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Lecture: Bridging Zen and Business
(1 hour)
- How Zen principles influence Japanese management styles
- Key similarities between Zen practices and Japanese business practices
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Interactive Discussion and Q&A (30 mins)
- Open forum for questions and reflections
- Exploring how Zen can be applied to Western management practices
A Cultural Insight
Duration: 4 Hours
Location: Kyoto
Objective: Get a brief yet impactful introduction to Japanese management principles through the lens of traditional Zen practices and modern business insights.
Agenda
1. Welcome and Introduction (30 mins)
Overview of the seminar objectives
Brief introduction to Japanese business culture
2. Temple Visit and Zazen Experience (1 hour)
Guided tour of a traditional Japanese temple
Participatory Zazen meditation session
Explanation of Zen principles by the temple priest
3. Lecture: Bridging Zen and Business (1 hour)
How Zen principles influence Japanese management styles
Key similarities between Zen practices and Japanese business practices
4. Interactive Discussion and Q&A (30 mins)
Open forum for questions and reflections
Exploring how Zen can be applied to Western management practices