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Overview of the Event

On August 21, 2025, Trustyyle, a company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, organized a workshop at its community platform, called the Human Resources Library, titled "Exploring the Challenges of Autonomous Workforce Development — Is Borderless Experience a Viable Solution?" This event drew attention for its unique focus on the effectiveness of borderless experiences—an emerging trend in workforce development. Facilitated by Eiichiro Koizumi and Junko Omori from the certified NPO Service Grant, the event aimed to address common concerns and questions about implementing autonomous talent development in organizations.

Background and Purpose

In recent years, many organizations have recognized the urgent need to cultivate autonomous workforce capabilities. Companies across various industries are striving to foster employees who can act proactively and independently. Traditional uniform training methods have proven inadequate in addressing these needs, which is why the concept of borderless experiences has emerged as a potential solution. However, questions about the actual effectiveness of these experiences and how to feasibly incorporate them into organizational practices remain prevalent.

The Human Resources Library serves as a community for professionals in human resource management to learn from each other and discuss these pertinent issues. By inviting experts in borderless learning and organizational development from Service Grant, the event aimed to share real challenges faced by HR professionals and explore the potential of borderless experiences, including pro bono opportunities, as effective strategies for developing autonomous talent.

Event Details

Name

Exploring the Challenges of Autonomous Workforce Development — Is Borderless Experience a Viable Solution?

Date and Time

August 21, 2025 (Thursday) 19:00 – 21:00

Location

Human Resources Library, Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Participant Feedback

The post-event survey revealed that many attendees were satisfied with the event. Here are some notable comments:

• - The insights on pro bono work improved my understanding. I’m motivated to think about how we can implement its effectiveness within our organization.
• - It was enlightening to realize that fellow HR professionals are grappling with the same issues related to 'autonomy.' This shared struggle allowed for deep conversations.
• - I learned that not all border crossings are meaningful; it’s essential to have them well-designed. I'm now intrigued by Service Grant's pro bono opportunities.
• - Aligning the organization's purpose with the individual participant's goals is crucial for effectively leveraging pro bono initiatives, and that was my key takeaway.
• - For someone like me, who previously misunderstood borderless experiences, this event was truly a form of 'border crossing.'

Speaker Information

Eiichiro Koizumi (Service Grant)
He specializes in designing and implementing organizational development and borderless learning programs. With a background in management within the manufacturing sector, he supports opportunities for personal and organizational growth, focusing on practical program design.

Junko Omori (Service Grant)
Having gained project management experience in trading companies, manufacturers, and foreign logistics firms, she actively participated in pro bono initiatives. Currently, she handles several corporate collaborative projects, creating development spaces that connect the field with organizations, grounded in diverse practical experiences.

About Service Grant

Founded in 2005, Service Grant is a certified NPO that aims to strengthen the operational foundations of NPOs and other organizations facing social issues through volunteer projects utilizing professional skills—termed pro bono work. As of 2025, they have over 10,000 registered participants, who have collectively supported around 2,300 project-based initiatives benefiting non-profit organizations. This approach not only contributes to the success of the supported organizations but also provides participants with valuable opportunities to apply their work-related knowledge and experience toward tackling social challenges. Recently, pro bono work has gained attention as a strategy for corporate human resource development and managing human capital, resulting in increased adoption across enterprises.

Key Achievements and Future Outlook

Through this event, many HR professionals were able to deepen their understanding of the shared challenge of cultivating autonomous workforces and the role of borderless experiences as a tangible option. It also served as a valuable networking opportunity for participants to share insights and challenges across companies. The Human Resources Library plans to continue hosting events that address both the latest themes and enduring challenges in human resources, facilitating learning and collaboration among professionals. Details of upcoming events will be announced on the official website and social media once confirmed. Stay tuned for more insights!

About the Human Resources Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, in Ningyocho, Tokyo, the Human Resources Library is a co-working space and community for human resources professionals. It boasts over 2,500 HR-related titles and more than 700 members, operating under the tagline "Learning with Peers to Shape the Future."

Location: 1-12-7, Nihonbashi Kakigara-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 1, 2024
Official Website: hr-library.jp
Official X: hr_library0401
Official LinkedIn: hr-library