Cooperating with Japanese

Japanese culture has been shaped by trends and forces within and outside the country. Understanding these influences and how they have shaped Japanese society will help you in your dealings with the Japanese.

The Japanese have been very effective at adapting religions and schools of thought from the outside world. Confucianism and Buddhism came to Japan via China and Korea, and the Japanese have taken these teachings and adapted them to local conditions and mindsets. Modern Japanese culture can be seen as an interconnection of ancient Shinto, Buddhist and Confucian traditions, with modern institutions intertwined.

What will you learn during the training?

We examine how to understand the Japanese behavior in different situations
We will discuss why Japan is a highly hierarchical society
We will explain how the Japanese communicate about problems
We will learn how to conduct business in Japan in terms of etiquette
You will find out how to improve your negotiating skills with the Japanese and project management

PROGRAMME

What is "Japanese" culture and how does it affect behaviour at work
How your japanese partners perceive:
Deadlines and time (how to make the Japanese meet deadlines and how to know when they don't meet deadlines)
The role of the leader (how to push the Japanese to do what you need)
The importance of teamwork (how to communicate with a Japanese "collectivist" team)
Motivation (how to motivate the Japanese to do what you "want")
Remote communication (virtual communication) with an emphasis on communicating with the Japanese
Japanese business culture, specifics
Building relationships in Japan and their role in communication and business (practical tips)
Relative vs. absolute perception of truth (when and why the Japanese sometimes lie to you)
Negotiating and doing business with the Japanese (how to achieve a win-win negotiation in Japan)
Practical etiquette (handing business cards, dining, greeting, gifts, etc.)

Who is the training suitable for?

The managers who manage and lead Japanese
Colleagues who work with the Japanese on projects
Business people who do business with Japan

Other trainings

What other trainings can we offer you?

Managing foreign colleagues

It's not just about language. Sometimes you just can't get along with foreigners in your company. And it's not a lack of language skills.

Remote management and communication

Managing a cross-cultural team has its own specifics. Managing an online team where people from different cultures and nationalities meet can be an even greater challenge.

Dealing with Indians

You will learn how to better interact with Indian culture, avoid misunderstandings and improve project planning and management.

How to cooperate with Koreans

You will learn how Koreans are different, how to work better with them and what to avoid in communication and project management.

Cooperating with Chinese

You will learn how to work with the Chinese better together, meet deadlines and communicate with each other.

Training for foreign managers in the Czech Republic

Do you have a so-called expat in your company? That is, a person who moved to the Czech Republic to live and work here? Often these are professionals, skilled workers or managers who have been sent abroad - in this case to the Czech Republic - by their employers or have accepted a job offer here.