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SOMPO and Superiieur at the HR Conference 2026

On May 14, 2026, Superiieur Co., Ltd., based in Tokyo, will team up with SOMPO Holdings, inviting Fumie Kawanishi, the Human Resources Department Manager at SOMPO, to deliver a special lecture at one of Japan's largest HR events, the HR Conference 2026.

This session will feature Kawanishi as the main speaker, who will address the sophisticated management challenge of enhancing engagement in a job-based employment system. By introducing professional coaching for managers, the session aims to achieve a significant outcome: 77% of participants will experience concrete behavioral changes. This presentation will outline the meticulous strategies employed and share current insights on embedding a culture of feedback within organizations.

Highlights of the Lecture

Implementation of SOMPO's Human Capital Management

At SOMPO, where maximizing ROI on human capital is a priority, the necessity of individualized coaching for managers will be elaborated upon. Kawanishi will discuss how her philosophy of coaching as an ally has significantly enhanced the organization's autonomy and effectiveness.

Visualization of Dialogue Quality through Empirical Data

The session's results will highlight the remarkable achievement of a 77% rate of behavioral transformation among participants. This transformation extended beyond mere shifts in perception, as the coaches addressed the growth of their subordinates directly. During the session, feedback was mentioned 259 times, showcasing the proactive engagement of managers in their team's development.

Reconstructing the 'Self-Foundation' through Professional Coaching

In this demanding business environment, managers often find themselves isolated. Superiieur's unique methodology aims to synchronize individual purposes with the organization's mission, paving the way for a shift towards a self-sustaining management model. This part of the lecture will introduce innovative strategies to enable managers to thrive without feeling alone.

Speaker Introduction

Fumie Kawanishi, Manager of the HR Department, SOMPO Holdings

Kawanishi has pursued a career in human resources since joining a major electronics manufacturer, ultimately transitioning to SOMPO in 2023. She focuses on rebuilding the corporate philosophy and implementing talent strategies while driving organizational development and cultural transformation.

Kaori Soga, President, Superiieur Co., Ltd.

Soga advocates for resolving Japan's invisible decline in labor population and supports organizational change primarily for large companies. In this project, she will partner with Kawanishi, ensuring the execution of transformation based on tangible data.

Lecture Overview

• - Date: May 14, 2026, 13:50-14:40
• - Title: SOMPO's New Norm for Empowering Leaders: Assisting Isolated Leaders. Secrets of Coaching that Induces Behavioral Change
• - Viewing Method: Online (Pre-registration required)
• - Registration URL: HR Conference Registration

Important Note

Due to overwhelming interest, we expect the session to fill up quickly. Those who cannot register through the official site or are unable to attend are welcome to request a summary report of the session's contents for later review. Limited invitations are available; interested parties should inquire via the Superiieur contact form with