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Understanding the Difference Between Trusted and Untrusted Employees

The General Incorporated Association, Japan Management Association (NOMA), will host an engaging online seminar titled "Acquiring Communication Skills from a Management Perspective" on March 2, 2026. This session is tailored for young and mid-career employees who aspire to learn effective communication strategies from a managerial standpoint. The seminar aims to equip participants with practical skills to foster trust, ensuring they can advance confidently in their careers.

Seminar Overview

The theme of the seminar highlights that trust is determined not by skills alone, but through effective work processes. Many workplace issues arise not from a lack of capability, but from miscommunication. Under the guidance of expert instructor Motoharu Ishii, who has extensive management experience across various businesses, participants will delve into approaches that lead to being a trusted employee. The curriculum will cover essential skills that can be implemented immediately in the workplace, including:

• - Receiving instructions effectively
• - Structuring reports
• - Making informed decisions

This online seminar allows for flexibility in participation, catering to individuals who may not be able to attend live sessions while still providing access to recorded content for future reference. It is suitable for professionals looking to improve their interactions, enhance the quality of their reports, and seek more responsibilities.

Ideal Participants

This seminar is specifically geared towards:

• - Young and mid-career employees wishing to minimize discrepancies with their supervisors
• - Individuals eager to increase their chances of being entrusted with tasks
• - Those seeking to elevate their report and consultation standards
• - Employees desiring to approach work from a managerial viewpoint

Goals of the Seminar

The seminar is designed to help participants achieve the following objectives:
1. Cultivate the ability to provide actionable information that supports decision-making at the executive level.
2. Establish reliable conduct that builds trust over time, expanding the scope of autonomy right from the start of their careers.
3. Transform proactivity into strategic actions that exceed expectations in productivity and outcomes.

About the Instructor

Motoharu Ishii, the leading instructor for this seminar, is the president of Executive Initiative Co., Ltd. He possesses a rich background in management, having served as the head of three different companies. His diverse experiences encompass startup growth, M&A, restructuring, and business revitalization. As a celebrated speaker, having won the 9th National Lecturer Audition, he uniquely combines an engaging teaching style with practical knowledge, offering valuable insights to a wide array of business demographics, from new hires to executives.

Seminar Program Highlights

Participants can expect to cover these core topics during the seminar:
1. The Essence of Workplace Communication: Understanding what managers observe to establish trust.
2. Initial Impressions: Learning the basic actions that convey professionalism.
3. Listening Skills: Recognizing how to receive instructions accurately to minimize misunderstandings.
4. Effective Communication: Strategies to advance work through proficient reporting and consultation.
5. Building Relationships: Insight into how to best contribute to the expectations of supervisors and how to manage setbacks.
6. Proactivity in Action: Developing a practical approach to actively exceed expectations in the workplace.

Seminar Details

• - Date: March 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (live), with recorded content available from March 9 to March 16, 2026.
• - Format: Online (Deliveru platform)
• - Fee: 35,200 yen for members, 42,900 yen for general participants.

For registration and further details, visit here.

NOMA has been instrumental since its establishment in 1949 in promoting effective management and providing numerous seminars throughout Japan to foster personal and professional growth among diverse demographics.

For more information on the seminars and how to enroll, please visit the NOMA official website.