Family constitution vs Civil Codes
2022年4月28日 Family Business
Generally speaking, after the World War II, the winner countries were worried about the Japan’s recovery in terms of its economy. Especially wealthy families were potential powers. Therefore, after the Shoup Report recommended Japanese governments’ reconsideration of its tax system, the government imposed the high inheritance tax ratio, This hit influential families and they have, …
Love your work
2022年4月26日 Philosophy
Inamori encouraged his workshop members, most of whom are business leaders of small to middle size companies in Japan, that we should love our work to grow our business. He explained as follows. “Guys, listen; it takes a lot of energy to get our job done. You always must drive yourself to keep generating such …
“Self-starter “development,- how to motivate staff-
2022年4月14日 Philosophy
To how to increase the “self-starters” Inamori mentioned as follows. Just as there are flammable, non-flammable, and self-combustible objects, there are flammable people who get energized themselves when they get close to the live coals, non-flammable people who do not get energized even when they get close to the live coals and “self-starter” Anyone who …
Omron, the innovation driver
2022年4月12日 JapaneseStock&Equity
Mr. Hajime Takebayashi, whose “official” nick name is “Shi”, has been releasing a lot of books relating business know-how and innovations, which he implemented over his career in Omron. OMRON Corporation (English: OMRON Corporation) is a major electrical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan. The founder is Kazuma Tateishi. In addition to industrial …
To find vocation-Love your work and strive to work harder-
2022年4月7日 Philosophy
Inamori,in Kyocera philosophy, encourages their staff to follow this motto. However, some say that not only work but also hobbies and entertainment are necessary to fulfill our lives. This time, I would like to spend some time analyzing how those two items, (work and hobby or entertainment) are associated with each other. Inamori explained as …
What drives growth-how to accumulate daily improvements-
2022年4月5日 Philosophy
This time, Mr. Inamori talks about the theme of “Accumulating daily efforts”. “It is important to have ambitions and aspirations. However, even if you set a sublime goal, you have to deal with something that seems minor and simple in your daily work. Therefore, sometimes you may feel that there is a huge gap between …
Seeking the perfectionism -to secure manufacturing industry-
2022年3月29日 Philosophy
“Some people are often satisfied with their work of 90% completion. But they can never make the perfect product with “cutting edge”. They may probably believe that mistakes can be erased with an eraser. But this is totally wrong, especially in the manufacturing industry. No matter which functions you are responsible for, in case …
Does the performance-based salary work? – an answer from the legendary entrepreneur-
2022年3月27日 Philosophy
Mr. Inamori* talks about Amoeba Management under the title of “Doing our best for the team” Above all, he talks about this policy as to how to reward the achievements of the amoeba (group) who contributed to the business result. The most beautiful and precious act of human beings is doing our best for others. …
How can we build up trusts among staff?
2022年3月18日 Japanese Culture
Under the title of “Building a trust among staff,” Inamori talked about the importance of building trust between staff members within the company. This time, I would like to talk about the tips for building trust. “Since its founding, Kyocera has placed the fundamental value of our company on the ties among employees who can …
Sustainability Oriented Investment
2022年3月17日 JapaneseStock&Equity
Today, I would like to introduce you an investment product available in Japan. Those who have at least the tax status, better to consider the ITF, Investment Trust Fund, “Yui”, which is issued by Kamakura ITF. https://www.kamakuraim.jp/ What I found this to be interesting are as follows. 1) Investment philosophy 2) Sustainability oriented 3) Moderate …
