Philosophy
Is the capital expenditure necessary for a hotel operation or not?
2021年1月7日 Philosophy
This time we would like to discuss the value of the capital expenditure: is that worth doing or not? Edward, the CEO and the owner of a hotel, asked Mr. Inamori* whether or not Edward should conduct the renovation by spending a large amount of capital expenditure by arranging debt. The hotel had already had …
Why the business diversification fails for small to middle companies? Part 2
2021年1月4日 Philosophy
We were talking about the reasons why the business diversification fails. The points to be noticed are as follows. 1 Thinking about management’s energy allocation 2 Increasing your energy efficiency 3 Developing internal resources as division heads 4 Transferring your energy& mindset to those team leaders 5 To assess the performance, looking at figures as …
Why the business diversification fails for small to middle companies? Part 1
2020年12月29日 Philosophy
This time, I would like to introduce important points regarding the diversification of small to middle size enterprises. The points, which Mr. Inamori reiterated, are as follows. 1 Thinking about management’s energy allocation 2 Increasing your energy efficiency 3 Developing internal resources as division heads 4 Transferring your energy& mindset to those team leaders 5 …
Why does top management’s intention drive the results? Part 2
2020年12月23日 Philosophy
This is the seventh in the twelve commandments of business administration set out by Mr. Inamoroi. The subtitle is “Management requires a strong determination as if it could penetrate a chunk of rock.” I think the points of this principle are the following four. Management is the manifestation of the “will” of the …
Why does top management’s intention drive the results?
2020年12月21日 Philosophy
This is the seventh in the twelve commandments of business administration set out by Mr. Inamoroi. The subtitle is “Management requires a strong determination as if it could penetrate a chunk of rock.” I think the points of this principle are the following four. Management is the manifestation of the “will” of the …
Why should we pay tax? The fundamental mindset of a “taker” Part 2
2020年12月16日 Philosophy
Some people say that paying tax looks ridiculous under a corrupted environment where no justice can be found. Other people say, “The law is harsh, but it is the law.” Mr. Ianmori encouraged the latter attitude to Japanese entrepreneurs in Brazil. They had been struggling their business growth there and asked advice to Mr. Inamori. …
Why should we pay tax? The fundamental mindset of a “taker”. Part1
2020年12月14日 Philosophy
Some people say that paying tax looks ridiculous under a corrupted environment where no justice can be found. Other people say, “The law is harsh, but it is the law.” Mr. Ianmori encouraged the latter attitude to Japanese entrepreneurs in Brazil. They had been struggling their business growth there and asked advice to Mr. Inamori. …
CEO knows everything as does God: how to give feedbacks to your staffs Part 2
2020年12月10日 Philosophy
This is episode of Mr. Inamori, how to give feedback to staffs. “… every time I reported to Mr. Inamori, I wasn’t sure how he would react, whether he would be happy or unhappy with my delivery and give me severe feedback. However, I would like to share with you one episode. When a guy …
CEO knows everything as does God: how to give feedback to your staffs No1
2020年12月8日 Philosophy
Mr. Rodney Lanthorne, the former CEO of Kyocera International, KII, shared some episode of Mr. Inamori with Seiwa juku students. Seiwa juku is a workshop where the leaders of small to middle size businesses learn business philosophies from Mr. Inamori*. Rodney said: “… every time I reported to Mr. Inamori, I wasn’t sure how …
Fundamental reasons why a venture business fails Part 2
2020年12月2日 Philosophy
Kyocera actually started its business as a venture business and, over past several decades, it has grown as billion dollars sales conglomerate. Mr. Inamori* has shared a lot of tips to the fundamental attitudes and its business philosophy which allow them to drive such a business success. Key words are 1 Humanity, 2 Universal, 3 …
