Japan's Dirty Secret to Productivity
Japanese have a reputation for having high quality goods. They also have a reputation for not being terribly office-efficient. So how do you have high quality without high efficiency and still stay competitive?
Smile! You're the Example: What Learning to Skydive in Japan Taught me about Japanese Business-Part II
Lessons from a Trouper. Cultural values are reflected throughout societal norms in every country. This means you can find lessons that apply to business in other practices if you delve deeply enough…
Japan is Here to Protect You from Pokémon Go
The international blockbuster game, Pokémon, has leaped from the screen and invaded reality with Pokémon Go. As you probably know, Pokémon is short for
Don't Sit THERE! What Learning to Skydive in Japan Taught me about Japanese Business-Part IV
Lessons from a Trouper. Cultural values are reflected throughout societal norms in every country. This means you can find lessons that apply to business in other practices if you delve deeply enough…
China's Car Eating Buses
China is notorious for traffic jams and pollution, with no solution in sight. That is until TEB (transit-elevated bus) is launched. Well, maybe.
Don't Stand Out, Stand In! What Learning to Skydive in Japan Taught me about Japanese Business-Part V
Skydivers everywhere have a strong sense of camaraderie, much like firefighters and others who put their lives in each other hands. The bond creates a sense of insiders to the sport – jumpers, and outsiders – everyone else. Japan is no different, except...
