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3 Common Mistakes of Expats in Japan

3 Common Mistakes of Expats in Japan

If you are about to embark on your assignment in Japan or have already arrived, there are a few common pitfalls to avoid. Over the last decade working in Tokyo, I have had the opportunity to partner with many expats who have all had varying degrees of success in Japan. Here is what I learned from their successes and their shortcomings.  Overvaluing English Language skills To put things into perspective, the average English skill in Japan is lower than one…

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Harnessing Cultural Diversity

Harnessing Cultural Diversity

We all know by now that diversity provides huge benefits to organizations and individuals alike. It’s been proven that diversity leads to increased innovation, better problem solving skills and better profitability. However, achieving diversity and then harnessing it are still huge challenges for a lot of organizations. Let’s look at how to achieve diversity and then how to benefit from it. Instead of a general look, we will look at it from the perspective of a foreign capital company and…

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