Terrie's Job Tips -- Team Training: Part Five - Winning Over Hardened Teams

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 19, 2007

One of the biggest challenges for a non-Japanese manager to deal with is when they are parachuted into a situation and are required to take on, train, and motivate a battle hardened crew of veterans - particularly sales, administration, or customer support veterans. This situation most frequently happens when you are part of a merger with a Japanese firm, a joint venture, or you have been appointed to replace an under-performing manager in a foreign-owned business that has been left too long on its own, and whose employees have forgotten who they actually work for.

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TT-437 -- Tobacco business, ebiz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on September 17, 2007

This week focuses on the tobacco industry in Japan. As the local market becomes increasingly difficult how has Japan Tobacco managed to keep its profits up? What lies ahead for smoking policy in Japanese localities? Read Terrie's Take Now

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GW-273 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 13, 2007

A collaboration between Bandai and Buffalo has produced a child-safety computer to stop kids being subjected to the dangers of the internet.
Epson have brought out a new LCD projector with a amazing contrast and the ability to create a 100inch screen.
To go with the projector, Sony's new LocationFree Home HD enables us to transport audio and video signals inside and outside the home.

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JIN-431 -- Jews in Japan

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 12, 2007

With the advent of the Jewish new year this week, JIN looks at Jewish-Japanese relations including an interview with Rabbi Henri Noach, leader of the Tokyo community. Read Now

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MMW-115 -- Japan's New Rolling Robot Music

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 11, 2007

J@pan Inc Magazine Presents:
Music Media Watch.
The writer is taking a short break and will return in December.

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Terrie's Job Tips -- Team Training: Part Four - Planning the Course

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 11, 2007

A lot of managers call for training as a knee-jerk reaction to some problem that they have been experiencing within the team. While this is understandable, just like any business process setting up a training program warrants time, proper planning, colleague buy-in, and a well thought out set of goals. This week we cover some of these considerations.

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TT-436 -- Changing attitudes in M&A, ebiz news from Japan

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Submitted by Terrie Lloyd on September 10, 2007

Will the rise in M&A numbers continue? While the subprime mess in the USA appears to be drying up the type of leveraged financing needed for M&As overseas, it is our view that the trend to buy companies here, and especially buying on credit (LBOs) will not only continue but in fact increase. Read Terrie's Take Now

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WW-166 -- Push mail phones - Finally picking up in Japan?

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 7, 2007

Wireless Watch looks into the future of push mail phones in Japan. Includes an interview with Darren McKellin, director of maket pioneer Visto whose recent partnership with PTS Consulting puts them in a strong market position. Read Now

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GW-272 -- The Hottest Gizmos and Gadgets from Japan

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 6, 2007

Gadget Watch is a round up of the latest new gadgets and gizmos breaking into the markey in Japan. Read Now

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JIN-430 -- Goofy about Disney

Submitted by Japan Inc on September 5, 2007

This week's JIN considers the success of Disney in Japan with a particular emphasis on the Tokyo Disney resorts and the financial successes of the Oriental Land Company. Read Now

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