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A detailed profile of Junichi Imakita and his experience in addressing the issues Japan faces in the current global environment.
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A catalogue of Junichi Imakita's articles and books (both English and Japanese)
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Precis of a selection of Junichi Imakita's books.
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CVA's 20 Year Anniversary | Value Flow | Private Banking in Germany | The Value of Understanding Customer Emotions | Corporate Strategy - Country Impact | Focus on CCVEâ | Women in Consulting | Consulting in Asia-Pacific | Mobile Phone Operators | Japan's Global Engagement | Sustainable Growth
Junichi Imakita has developed an impressive catalogue of books over the last 25 years. A spectrum of topics have been addressed from Company Mission through to Negotiation Skills. A precis of a number of titles are included here.
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Intellectual Empowerment – The Prerequisite for Individuals to Cope in a Globalised Society
世界で戦う知的腕力を手に入れる
Published by First Press in 2007
Authors: Junichi Imakita and Atsushi Funakawa
Junichi Imakita and Atsushi Funakawa discuss 10 key topics about the "Intellectual Empowerment" that is required for an individual to operate in an increasingly globalised environment. The authors analyse the skills and competencies of several renowned personalities. These people possess a remarkable capacity to successfully deal with the new global environment where individual identity and passion have become key resources to pursue a high quality of life. This book provides hints and advice regarding how to acquire such skills while enhancing an individual's "Intellectual Empowerment".
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Clincher – Effective Responses When Under Attack
とどめのひと言 ― 予期せぬ攻撃をかわす対話法
Author: Junichi Imakita
"Group harmony" has long been considered one of the key values of Japanese society and will remain so in the foreseeable future. Yet, when faced with personal attacks – whether it be in professional or personal life – it is necessary to develop techniques that allow you to defend yourself against the criticism or irony being levelled at you. Japanese people have largely neglected the necessity of such pro-active dialogue techniques up to now as their priority has been to develop collective efficiency since the reconstruction of the economy after World War II. Based on his 30 years' experience of working in Europe, US and Japan, Junichi Imakita presents a set of techniques with tips for readers in how to respond when provoked and/or challenged either by unexpected irony or by unjustified criticism. His lessons in developing elegant responses with witty riposte are well worth reading.
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Carpe Diem - Conversion of the Business Mindset
ビジネス脳はどうつくるか
Author: Junichi Imakita
Junichi Imakita has had the privilege of spending his working life dealing with issues that have emerged as Japan has sought to take its place in the global economy. In recent years, he has observed that Japan needs to reconsider its approach to business and develop a different "Business Mindset".
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Moving to a Vision Beyond Orthodoxy
定跡からビジョンへ
Authors: Yoshiharu Habu and Junichi Imakita
Shogi requires broad and lateral thinking to succeed. Japan's greatest Shogi champion, Mr Yoshiharu Habu and Junichi Imakita discuss how Japan needs to develop a visionary approach and move beyond the orthodoxy of current thinking.
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Mission - The Key to Rescuing Your Company
ミッション－今、企業を救う鍵はこれだ！
Author: Junichi Imakita
If Mission means "a dream that one strives to accomplish", Vision is "what can be achieved within the limits of one's competencies".
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Occidental Innovation, Oriental Innovation
西洋の着想、東洋の着想
Author: Junichi Imakita
What defines East and West? East and West are seemingly opposed at first glance but the author not only believes that these cultures are complementary but if you can identify the ways in which they can complement each other, then a range of valuable synergies can be created.
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Business Professionals at Battelle
孤高の挑戦者たち
Author: Junichi Imakita
A portrait of thirteen exceptional figures from the range of scientists and researchers the author met while working at Battelle Institute (Switzerland).
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The Spirit of a Business Maverick
欧米・対決社会でのビジネス
Author: Junichi Imakita
When Junichi Imakita arrives in Oxford as a visiting professor, he finds himself, to his great surprise, challenged and tested by his own students. Junichi will eventually gain respect and trust from students and teachers surrounding him through the ensuing intellectual tousle in which they engage.
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CVA's 20 Year Anniversary | Value Flow | Private Banking in Germany | The Value of Understanding Customer Emotions | Corporate Strategy - Country Impact | Focus on CCVEâ | Women in Consulting | Consulting in Asia-Pacific | Mobile Phone Operators | Japan's Global Engagement | Sustainable Growth
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Intellectual Empowerment - The Prerequisite for Individuals to Cope in a Globalised Society
世界で戦う知的腕力を手に入れる
Published by First Press in 2007
Co-Author: Atsushi Funakawa
Globalisation is forcing Japan to work within a new paradigm. More than ever Japanese people need to develop skills that empower their intellect and allow them to cope in this environment.
Clincher - Effective Responses When Under Attack
とどめのひと言 - 予期せぬ攻撃をかわす対話法
Published by PHP in 2007
To maintain "group harmony" the Japanese have traditionally not responded to unjustified criticism or pointed comments. Based on his 30 years working around the globe, Junichi Imakita presents a series of techniques to deal with unexpected attacks with elegant and witty responses.
Carpe Diem - Conversion of the Business Mindset
ビジネス脳はどうつくるか
Published by BUNGEISHUNJU in 2006
A new "Business Mindset" is required for companies to adapt to the changing global environment. This mindset must focus on the customer (market-in approach) rather than the old view of remaining a product supplier (product-out approach).
Moving to a Vision Beyond Orthodoxy
定跡からビジョンへ
Published by BUNGEISHUNJU in 2004
Co-Author: Yoshiharu Habu
As a Grand Master of Shogi (Japanese Chess), Yoshiharu Habu has spent much of his life developing "strategy" - over a two day discussion with Junichi Imakita, Mr Habu distilled much of this knowledge into his reflection of the key issues facing Japanese society. The two authors present their views and suggestions relative to the new social order facing Japan.
Mission - The Key to Rescuing Your Company
ミッション－今、企業を救う鍵はこれだ！
Published by SHINCHOSHA 2002
Building a Mission and a Vision by restoring one's passion will ensure a rebirth of your company. You must then make the next step to link the Mission-Vision to a "Grand Design" (ie corporate strategy) which will ensure sustainable growth into the future.
Creative Communication in Business English
ビジネスで勝つ英語―こんな時は、こう切り返せ!
Published by SHINCHOSHA in 2001
Junichi Imakita demonstrates a number of ways of responding in English when put in a difficult or unexpected situation. Whether you need to exchange views or enter into debate during business negotiations or in your personal life, this book is a helpful guide to dealing with these situations in a creative manner.
Occidental Innovation, Oriental Innovation
西洋の着想、東洋の着想
Published by BUNGEISHUNJU in 1999
Comparing the differences and similarities in thinking between occidental and oriental innovation, Junichi Imakita presents twenty management methodologies for business people who seek a breakthrough in their conventional thinking.
Human Resource Management by Competence
能力主義はこわくない
Published by Nikkei Inc. in 1999
This book presents ideas on how to improve your human resource management, and thereby your corporate performance, through focussing on developing the skills and competencies of individuals in your organisation.
Negotiation Skills for International Transactions
交渉力をつける
Published by Nikkei Inc. in 1997
Cultural differences should be considered when negotiating with foreign people, companies and organisations. This book provides a guide with a view to help the readers acquire necessary negotiation skills in the context of cross-border transactions.
Creative Communication
勝負する英語
Published by SHINCHOSHA in 1996
Language differences can affect the interpretation of key messages and fundamental concepts. This book presents a number of useful ideas on how to communicate in a creative way.
Discourse of the Method for Global Management
国際ビジネスの作法―欧米社会で仲間と認められる条件
Published by President Inc. in 1995
The countries that have a strong sense of individualism have some important lessons to teach Japan, particularly during their period of crisis.
Japan Looked Through Europe
日本の見えるオフィス―ヨーロッパ人の真髄、日本人の忘れ物
Published by SHINCHOSHA in 1993
Junichi Imakita examines Japan from a "Bi-focal Perspective" amalgamating the European view with the Japanese sprit.
The Road to the Maverick in the Global society
国際マヴェリックへの道
Published by CHIKUMA SHOBO Publishing in 1990
Co-Authored by Hajime Nishimura, Yukio Yanagisawa, etc
Hajime Nishimura interviews seven Japanese "mavericks" including Junichi Imakita who continue their lone odysseys on the global stage.
The Spirit of a Business Maverick
欧米・対決社会でのビジネス
Published by SHINCHOSHA in 1988
Junichi Imakita lives between two cultures - Japanese and European. His stories of gaining trust and friendship through creative communication illustrates the necessity of overcoming one's own prejudices.
Business Professionals at Battelle
孤高の挑戦者たち - バッテル研究所-現代のピタゴラス集団
Published by Nikkei Inc. in 1983
Junichi's encounter with remarkable personalities at the Battelle Institute, Switzerland demonstrates the true meaning of “Professional” in the business environment.
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