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Breaking Through Growth Barriers in Organizations

On May 22, 2026, an important online seminar titled "Breaking Through Growth Barriers: Essential HR Strategies for IPOs and M&A Success" will take place, co-hosted by Bridge Consulting Group, Voicy, and Stamen. This event will explore vital strategies that organizations can implement to navigate the complex challenges that often arise during significant growth phases, particularly in relation to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Seminar Background

As companies engage in corporate actions such as fundraising, IPO preparations, and organizational integration through M&A, they face relentless obstacles related to their workforce and organizational structure. During such rapid growth, organizations may struggle with issues like the difficulty of attracting high-level talent, declining engagement due to rapid expansion, or the dilution of core values which fails to resonate with employees. These issues, often referred to as “growth pains,” can significantly hinder business development if not addressed.

Key Seminar Highlights

The seminar will present essential insights through the lens of three key strategic areas critical to overcoming these challenges:
1. Proactive Recruitment: Strategies for attracting high-caliber talent.
2. Scientific Retention Strategies: Techniques to ensure structural stability through employee engagement.
3. Cultural Transmission: Methods to effectively communicate organizational vision and values.

Experts from various fields will provide a wealth of practical knowledge designed to maximize business impact and minimize disruption during periods of transition.

Expected Outcomes

Participants can expect to gain:

• - Insight into how to anticipate and address the organizational distortions that can arise before and after IPOs and M&As.
• - A cohesive strategy that avoids fragmentation in recruitment, retention, and cultural integration efforts.
• - Cutting-edge methodologies for translating the CEO’s vision into actionable plans relevant across the company, leveraging both emotional resonance and data.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is tailored for:

• - CEOs and management leaders of growth-oriented companies.
• - Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) or those responsible for HR strategy.
• - Organizations entering phases involving fundraising, M&A, or going public.

Seminar Schedule

The session will begin at 14:00 JST:

• - 13:50: Opening and Registration
• - 14:00: Welcome Remarks and Program Overview
• - 14:05: Part 1: "Proactive Recruitment Strategies" - Maximizing organizational combat effectiveness through high-level talent acquisition by Daiki Ueki from Bridge Consulting Group.
• - 14:20: Part 2: "Building Engagement-Driven Organizations" - Enhancing retention and maximizing business impact by Kazuhiko Sugiyama from Stamen.
• - 14:35: Part 3: "Transmitting Cultural Enthusiasm" - Employing audio media to reinforce hiring visions and employee engagement by Ryohei Doi from Voicy.
• - 14:50: Q&A Session
• - 15:00: Closing Remarks

Registration Information

• - Application Period: Until May 21, 2026, at 17:00 JST.
• - Participation Fee: Free of charge.
• - Platform: Online (via Zoom).

Target Audience

We highly encourage individuals currently employed at companies planning to pursue IPOs or M&As to participate. However, applications from competing businesses or individuals may be declined.

Featured Speakers

1. Ryohei Doi - Head of the Corporate Solutions Division at Voicy. Formerly with DIP, he has extensive experience in corporate sales and has significantly contributed to the DX (Digital Transformation) department.
2. Kazuhiko Sugiyama - CRO at Stamen. With extensive background over 17 years in various departments, Sugiyama focuses on developing alliances with key organizational partners to enhance engagement services.
3. Daiki Ueki - Senior Consultant at Bridge Consulting Group. Ueki has a deep understanding of HR practices and has led the recruitment of C-level and managerial talents crucial for growth.

About Bridge Consulting Group

Bridge Consulting Group specializes in services tailored for public accountants, providing strategic support for growth, risk management, and talent acquisition. Their mission is to leverage the expertise of accountants to create optimal allocations for business success.

For more details or inquiries, please visit Bridge Consulting Group's website.