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Special Night Seminar on Management Training

On September 14, 2026, a unique seminar titled "Why Management Training Fails to Transform Organizations: Essential Structure and Breakthrough Points for Organizational Change" will be co-hosted by the Protean Career Association and CREA LIFE PARTNERS at BAR FIVE Arrows in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo. This special event aims to shed light on the common struggles organizations face when it comes to effective management training, drawing from real-life experiences and expert insights.

Background of the Event

Many HR professionals and executives have encountered issues such as, "We are conducting management training, but the field remains unchanged," or, "Responsibilities are left solely to management, and we cannot see the next steps for HR initiatives." The seminar will feature two distinguished speakers: Norimichi Hamaoka, representative of Bridirection LLC, known for his extensive work in organizational transformation and management support, and Tohru Ariyama, the representative director of the Protean Career Association, who promotes career autonomy and organizational development.

During this enlightening evening, participants will delve into the underlying reasons why management training often fails. Topics will include the organizational structures that lead to excessive burdens on management and the essential roles HR professionals and HR business partners (HRBP) must embrace. Attendees can expect meaningful exchanges of ideas through table discussions and informal networking with peers about their organizational challenges, seeking actionable solutions.

Three Key Benefits of Attending this Seminar

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structural causes behind the dysfunction of management roles.
2. Unlock solutions to the unique HR challenges related to ineffective management training.
3. Develop a clear action plan tailored to your organization based on a solid understanding of the structural dynamics at play.

Ideal Attendees

This seminar is particularly beneficial for those who:

• - Are frustrated with the lack of change in the workplace despite implementing management training.
• - Feel that responsibilities have solely fallen on management and are uncertain about the next effective HR strategies.
• - Seek to rethink the organizational structures that disproportionately burden management.
• - Wish to engage in lively discussions with fellow HR professionals and executives about their own management and organizational hurdles.

Event Overview

Seminar Title: Protean Career Association × JINJI Lounge Special Co-hosted Event: An Intimate Discussion on the Ideal and Reality of HR

• - Date: September 14, 2026 (Monday) 19:00 - 21:30
• - Format: Hybrid (in-person and Zoom online streaming)
• - Venue: BAR FIVE Arrows, Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
• - Participation Fee: 5,000 yen at the venue (limited to 20 participants, includes food and drinks). Free for online participants.
• - Note: This event is specifically designed for HR professionals. Attendees should refrain from bringing food and drinks from outside. Those attending for dubious purposes may be denied entry.

Speakers:

• - Norimichi Hamaoka: CEO of Bridirection LLC, an organizational and HR consultant, and executive coach.

- An alumnus of Aoyama Gakuin University, Hamaoka has held various roles in HR, sales, and management planning during his tenure at Recruit. He has extensive experience in large-scale recruitment and has successfully revitalized underperforming business units. As an organizational consultant, he has assisted over 100 companies, ranging from large corporations to startups.

• - Tohru Ariyama: Representative Director of the Protean Career Association and CEO of 4designs, a company focused on career autonomy and organizational development.

- With 13 years of experience in corporate planning across various companies, Ariyama has a strong background in organizational reform and management strategies. He co-founded the Protean Career Association to enhance work engagement in Japan and has educated over 350,000 individuals on these theories in six years.

Event Schedule:

• - 18:45 - Doors Open
• - 19:00 - Start
• - 19:05 - Keynote speeches and discussions from both speakers
• - 20:35 - Networking Session (venue participants only)
• - 21:30 - Conclusion of the seminar

- Additional time is available at the bar post-event.

Conclusion

The seminar offers an exceptional opportunity to tap into the vast expertise of industry leaders and engage with peers in overcoming common challenges faced in management training. By participating, attendees will leave with not only new insights but also a supportive network to tackle organizational change more effectively.

For more information and to register, visit here.