Japanese Business Etiquette Training | Online
Invitation only program for New Colombo Plan scholarship recipients
The chance to live, study and work in Japan can be a life-changing experience. Learning the fundamentals of Japanese etiquette and culture can help those new to the country make the most of this amazing opportunity.
This special edition of the Shinka Management Japanese Business Etiquette training program is being provided on an invitation-only basis for recipients of the Australian Federal Government New Colombo Plan Scholarship. Run over two evening sessions, the program will help you avoid the pitfalls and common mistakes made by those both new and experienced in dealing with Japan. It will cover the fundamentals of Japanese etiquette, culture and business practices, to remove those uncomfortable moments of cross-cultural interactions and empower you to gain maximum value from your time in Japan.
Session 1 | Fundamentals of Japanese Etiquette
Monday 14 February 2022, 19:00 – 21:00 ACDT (Adelaide time)
Session 2 | Doing Business with the Japanese
Monday 21 February 2022, 19:00 – 21:00 ACDT (Adelaide time)
Location: Online
Format: Two 2-hour sessions
Pricing: Complimentary for New Colombo Plan scholars and accompanying partners/family
Presenter: Paul Smith | Director, Shinka Management
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For further details of this program, see our Japanese Business Etiquette training page or contact us.
Shinka Management has no formal relationship with the Department of Foreign Affairs or the New Colombo Plan.
Topics Covered
Session 1 | Japanese Etiquette Fundamentals
- Japan Country Overview
- Japan’s School and University System
- Relationships and Hierarchy
- Society and Conventions
- Gift Giving and Receiving
- Japanese Dining and Drinking Etiquette
- Service Culture
Session 2 | Doing Business with the Japanese
- Japanese Company Characteristics
- Mindset of the Japanese Executive
- Corporate Values and Decision-Making
- Management Culture
- Hosting and Attending Meetings
- Negotiating
- Communication and Interpreters
What our Japanese Business Etiquette training participants have said…
Shinka Management (Paul Smith in particular) is fantastic. My team participated in an informative Japanese Etiquette Training Session which was not only quite enriching, but very useful. Their material, assistance and professionalism were top notch and we greatly appreciate our time spent with them. Thank you Shinka/Paul!
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The content and delivery of the session was ideal, and as a “first timer” to Japan I think it was pitched perfectly. We had great interaction throughout the training, and the background information on topics such as Japan’s school system etc was very useful to give context to the wider session. There were many useful…
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I attended the Japanese Business Etiquette training and found it to be valuable and informative. Paul was knowledgeable, experienced, articulate, and gave lots of real-life examples. The session was open and interactive – and we were able to ask questions and discuss many things in depth. The training materials were well-organized and informative, providing a…
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We were recently purchased by a Japanese company and used Shinka Management to assist our Senior Leadership team to get a better understanding of what it is like doing business in Japan. Shinka Management conducted a great workshop that provided the team with more than just the social and cultural differences but also key insights…
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Everything was great. Excellent job delivered in a very relaxed atmosphere where you were able to learn about Japanese business culture.
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