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OVERVIEW

Duration: 16 Hours (2 days)
Location: Kyoto
Objective:  Explore Japanese management techniques through an immersive experience in Zen practices and comprehensive business seminars.

AGENDA
DAY 1

  1.  Introduction to Japanese Culture and Business 
    - Overview of Japanese cultural and business contexts
    - The role of Zen in Japanese society
     

  2.  Temple Visit and Zen Experience (2.5 hours)
    - Guided temple tour
    - Extensive Zazen meditation session
    - Detailed explanation by the temple priest on Zen’s influence on personal and professional life
                                                                        

  3. Lunch Break with Networking (1 hour)
    - Networking opportunity during lunch
     

  4. Workshop: Zen in Practice (2 hours)
    - Hands-on workshop on integrating Zen practices into leadership and team dynamics
    - nteractive activities and role-playing
     

  5.  Lecture: The Foundations of Japanese Management  (1.5 hours)
    - Detailed exploration of key Japanese management principles
    - Historical and cultural foundations influencing Japanese business practices
     

  6. Evening Reflection Session (1 hour)
    - Reflection on the day’s experiences and insights
    - Guided discussion on practical applications

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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.

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Agenda

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1. Welcome and Introduction (30 mins)

Overview of the seminar objectives

Brief introduction to Japanese business culture

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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

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4. Interactive Discussion and Q&A (30 mins)

Open forum for questions and reflections

Exploring how Zen can be applied to Western management practices

DAY 2

  1. Case Study Analysis: Zen-Inspired Success Stories (2 hours)
    - In-depth analysis of Japanese companies that successfully integrate Zen principles
    - Group discussion on lessons learned
     

  2.  Workshop: Adapting Japanese Management Techniques (2 hours)
    - Practical exercises on adapting Japanese management styles to Western business environments
    - Strategies for cross-cultural leadership                                                                

  3.  Lunch Break with Networking (1 hour)
    - Networking opportunity during lunch
     

  4.  Lecture: Navigating Cultural Nuances in Japanese Business (1.5 hours)
    - Understanding Japanese business etiquette, decision-making processes, and negotiation tactics
    - Comparative insights with Western practices
     

  5.  Panel Discussion (2 hours) or Group Project and Presentation (2 hours)
    - Participants discuss in groups how to incorporate Zen and Japanese management principles into their daily management practices
    - Participants work in groups to develop a business plan incorporating Zen and Japanese management principles
    - Presentations and feedback session
     

  6.  Final Reflection and Wrap-Up (1 hour)
    - Final reflections on the seminar
    - Q&A with experts
    - Takeaways and action plans for integrating insights into participants' professional lives

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Zen and the Art of Japanese Leadership
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Explore Japanese management techniques through an immersive experience in Zen practices and comprehensive business seminars.

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