Working with Japanese

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Are Americans bad at organizing data?

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, North America, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Japanese executives often complain that their American colleagues are “bad at organizing data.” According to one Japanese manager who is a key decision-maker in his company’s operations in Japan,...

John Condon With Respect to the Japanese

Review of “With Respect to the Japanese: Going to Work in Japan” by John C Condon and Tomoko Matsumoto

Articles, Book reviews, Working with Japanese by Pernille Rudlin

This book has tried, and largely succeeded, in pinning down the elusive undercurrents of Japanese corporate life. If you are looking for a practical “top negotiating tips and etiquette” type...

Strategic alliances with Japanese firms: making them work

Articles, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

There are any number of reasons why a strategic alliance may be unsuccessful....

Why do Japanese take so long to make decisions?

Articles, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Japanese are conscious of time and particularly deadlines, but tend not to feel the need to rush things unnecessarily…The traditional Japanese approach to change and decision-making is increasingly out of...

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Women working with the Japanese

Articles, Careers, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

The number of women in professional and managerial positions in Japan has been rising significantly in recent years. In the past there may have been instances of Japanese who...

“Magic Phrases” when dealing with Japanese

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Non-Japanese are often frustrated by Japanese colleagues who do not give sufficient direction or opinions. It can feel like pulling teeth to try to get clear guidance…...

“Tough Love” Japanese style

Articles, Leadership, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

It has always been accepted wisdom in Japan that a manager must be tough in order to be respected. Being hard on someone, pointing out all their mistakes, and...

what Japanese want to see in written reports

Writing reports the Japanese want to read

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

In any business setting, reports are a crucial tool. When writing reports for your Japanese colleagues, using a few key strategies can decrease frustrations and help you meet your...

Are Japanese secretive?

Articles, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Japanese seldom intentionally try to hide things from non-Japanese colleagues, but they often inadvertently create that impression through various habits and communication style differences....

Working for a Japanese company – Is it right for you?

Articles, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Joining a Japanese company can either be a career plus or a career disaster. The distinctive features of the Japanese business environment can be positive or negative depending on...

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Working with Japanese

Are Americans bad at organizing data?

Review of “With Respect to the Japanese: Going to Work in Japan” by John C Condon and Tomoko Matsumoto

Strategic alliances with Japanese firms: making them work

Why do Japanese take so long to make decisions?

Women working with the Japanese

“Magic Phrases” when dealing with Japanese

“Tough Love” Japanese style

Writing reports the Japanese want to read

Are Japanese secretive?

Working for a Japanese company – Is it right for you?

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