Exploring Autonomy: A Unique Crossroads of Early Childhood Care and Business at the HR Library Event

Exploring Autonomy: A Unique Crossroads of Early Childhood Care and Business

On July 25th, an insightful event titled "What Does Autonomy Mean? A New Crossing Between ’Childcare’ and ’Business People’" will be held at the HR Library in Ningyocho, Tokyo, organized by Trustyyle, a company dedicated to fostering community engagement. This face-to-face gathering aims to delve deep into the essence of nurturing, allowing individuals involved in early childhood and business development to connect and share their experiences.

Event Overview

During this event, attendees will be encouraged to reflect on key questions such as: "What does it mean to cultivate autonomy?" and findings on how individuals grow with supportive structures. The event will feature practitioners from both the childcare and corporate sectors who will come together to examine the common landscape visible when these two seemingly disparate worlds meet. In doing so, we ponder how the perspectives of childcare providers and HR personnel can reveal rich and nuanced insights into developmental processes.

The session will explore aspects such as:

- The importance of trusting and observing
- Creating an environment that embraces failure
- The value of asking questions and allowing space for growth
- Examining one's own stance in the nurturing process

By discussing and sharing these concepts, participants will aim to develop a deeper understanding of how to nurture autonomy in both children and employees. Instead of directing their focus outward toward others, individuals in these nurturing roles are encouraged to turn that lens inward, contemplating what it means to prioritize their own development.

The engagement of varying viewpoints and industries may illuminate previously unseen values in everyday practices in nurturing. This opportunity serves as a time to reconceptualize personal approaches and rediscover the richness associated with the act of nurturing itself. Utilizing the acclaimed guidebook “88 Strategies to Become an Empowered Caregiver” will further facilitate a productive dialogue.

Who Should Attend?

This event is particularly beneficial for a wide range of individuals, including:

- Childcare practitioners seeking to implement child-led approaches in their practices.
- Early childhood educators dedicated to supporting children's autonomy development.
- Mid-level professionals and leaders interested in mentoring and team building.
- Business owners, directors, and managers in childcare facilities.
- HR professionals aiming to enhance employees' sense of autonomy.
- Individuals engaging in training, talent development, or organizational strategies.
- Anyone invested in cultivating the growth of juniors or subordinates.
- Caregivers balancing professional responsibilities with parenting duties are warmly welcomed.

Event Details

Location: HR Library
1-12-7 Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
6F WACROSS NINGYOCHO

Date and Time:
July 25, 2025 (Friday), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Registration:
Visit Peatix Event Registration
Capacity: 30 participants (15 for caregivers, 15 for business professionals).
Participants will be asked to remove shoes upon entry, and due to seating arrangements, some attendees may need to sit on a cushioned floor.
Note: Networking and commercial activities such as business card exchanges are not permitted within the library.

Schedule (Tentative)

- 7:00 - 7:10: Welcome Remarks
- 7:10 - 7:35: Keynote Talk on “What is Autonomy?”
- 7:35 - 8:05: Panel Discussion on “How to Foster Autonomy?”
- 8:05 - 8:35: Group Dialogue on “Key Elements in Nurturing Autonomy” and reflecting “What does it mean to turn focus inward as a nurturer?”
- 8:35 - 8:45: Sharing Insights from Group Discussions
- 8:45 - 9:00: Reflection and Closing

Speaker Profile

Kazunari Aoki

- Vice Chairman of Lemon Association, Doctor of Education
- Part-time Lecturer at Osaka Comprehensive Childcare University
With a background as a civil servant, Aoki began his journey in early childhood education while pursuing his doctorate and later took on leadership roles within the Lemon Association, managing around 90 facilities nationwide while also providing training workshops and coaching to educators.

His notable publications include:

- 88 Strategies to Become an Empowered Caregiver - Beyond the Wall of Monotony!
- Start Book for Connected Care - Supporting Exploratory Learning Through Project Approach
- SDGs and Early Childhood Education - Practical ESD in Connected Care*

About the HR Library

Conveniently located in Ningyocho, the HR Library opened on April 1, 2024, as a dedicated coworking space and community for HR professionals. With over 2,500 human resource-related books and a membership exceeding 600 individuals, it operates under the motto, “Learning Together to Open the Future.”