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Exploring Collaborative Work: Dogs and Cats in Organizations

On June 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the Human Resources Library in Tokyo's Ningyocho will host an insightful event titled "Exploring Collaborative Work: Dogs and Cats Coexisting in Organizations." Organized by Trustyyle, this free event features prominent guest speaker Shin'ya Nakayama, the president of Nakayama Kosai Co., Ltd, and the dean of Rakuten University. With over 20 years of experience in supporting small and venture businesses, Nakayama aims to shed light on how diverse work styles can flourish within organizations.

The event aims to address a common question many employees face: "Wouldn't it be great to work more freely?" In workplaces, we often find individuals who thrive under clear instructions, likened to dogs, and those who prefer to operate according to their own pace and methods, reminiscent of cats. The key to creating an effective work environment lies in embracing the strengths of both types of individuals.

During the event, Nakayama will delve into his philosophy of allowing employees to work freely within organizational structures and discuss strategies for managing teams composed of both dog-like and cat-like employees. Attendees will gain insightful knowledge about building self-sustaining organizations and nurturing a healthy community that avoids burnout.

The event will serve as a perfect opportunity for those looking to balance directives with autonomy, fostering collaborative cultures, and encouraging all team members to engage actively in their roles. Those interested in exploring community building and collective creativity are particularly encouraged to join us.

Who Should Attend?

• - Individuals wishing to work freely within an organization.
• - Those struggling to balance directive supervision and employee autonomy.
• - People keen to learn about collaboration and community building among employees.
• - Leaders aiming to develop an environment where all team members contribute proactively.

Speaker Profile

Shin'ya Nakayama
President, Nakayama Kosai Co., Ltd.
Dean, Rakuten University
A graduate from Keio University’s Faculty of Law, Nakayama stepped into Rakuten during its founding period and established Rakuten University in 2000. In 2007, he became Rakuten’s only Fellow employee and founded Nakayama Kosai in 2008. By 2016, he entered into a professional contract with Yokohama F. Marinos. Nakayama has authored multiple books, including "The Way of Working as a 'Cat' in Organizations" and "Work Freely While Belonging to an Organization."

Event Details

Venue:
Human Resources Library
1-12-7 Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0014

Date and Time:
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Event)
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Networking)

Fee:
Free of charge.

Registration URL:
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About the Human Resources Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, in Ningyocho, Tokyo, the Human Resources Library brings together professionals in HR for co-working and community building. With over 2,500 books related to human resources and more than 600 members, it operates under the tagline "Open the Future Through Learning with Friends."
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