Business Karaoke Podcast with Brittany Arthur

Send us Fan MailThe Business Karaoke Podcast exists to lead unconventional business conversations.This week, Peter Rogers, a bilingual, global leader in additive manufacturing, joins us to share his experience on building a meaningful career in Japan, identifying and marketing real value and how Kaizen can actually get in the way of innovation.Whether you're a Japan veteran of simply, interested in what it is like to work in Japan as a foreigner go ahead and enjoy this episode.00:12 Peter's role in additive manufacturing at Autodesk02:30 Connection to Japan and first encounter with Japan08:14 Transitioning from student to professional10:41 Building a business case for a company abroad to move to Japan12:18 Thoughts on moving to Japan as a new graduate 13:37 What's your real value in Japan17:08 Positioning yourself as unique value to employers19:38 Selling value over selling function22:53 Experience working at a Japanese company and surprising benefits26:02 Integration and the "gap" between foreign and Japanese staff 31:40 Managing issues of trust as a foreigner in Japanese in companies35:52 Self branding to traditional Japanese management in a global company44:28 3 barriers to innovation in Japan49:19 Kaizen as a barrier to innovation55:42 Connection between innovation and international experience 57:41 Closing words on working in Japan.Thank you to Peter and thank you to you!

Send us Fan MailBrittany Arthur specialises in innovation and design thinking, and advises Japanese companies and individuals on how to ignite creativity in the workplace. With a career spanning several continents, she speaks English, Japanese and German and has extensive experience presenting in her non-native language. Brittany understands that connecting with one’s audience is not a matter of language proficiency – an effective presentation is built on the specific needs of your audience. In this webinar, she will share her insights on how to present with confidence in your non-native language and culture.If you're interested in our Business Karaoke Series go over and sign up to received newsletter and podcast updates at:https://www.designthinkingjapan.com