Creating a Practice Environment Where Failure is Allowed: New Approaches to OJT and Instant Capability with AI Role Play

In the fast-paced corporate world of today, where the majority of managers are overwhelmed with duties, there is a pressing need to rethink traditional on-the-job training (OJT). The anxiety often experienced by new employees—questioning if they can disturb busy superiors or fearing the repercussions of mistakes—illustrates that conventional OJT methods have reached their limits. The need of the hour is to develop a 'safe practice space', akin to a batting center, that encourages experimentation without fear of judgment.

Scheduled on May 26, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00, our upcoming seminar hosted by Enfactory and Yum Technology Japan aims to provide insights into transforming OJT into a more effective and less intimidating experience. We'll introduce the concept of using AI as a practice partner available round-the-clock, allowing employees to train and fail in a controlled setting, thereby achieving objective feedback and ensuring a consistent quality of training that has often been left to individual experience.

Once foundational skills are established through AI interactions, it's crucial to translate this knowledge into practical abilities on the job. To facilitate this, our seminar will explore the unique concept of 'external OJT', where participants can gain real-life experience in positions typically not accessible without changing departments. This approach promises exposure to agile environments, enabling participants to change their mindset from passive observers to proactive contributors, significantly enhancing their strategic views in real workplace scenarios.

The discussion will also include how organizations can seamlessly integrate these innovative practices into their workflows. Participant cases will be highlighted to provide practical ideas for the next generation of talent development, ensuring that employees learn not just the principles but also how to apply them in real situations.

Target Audience

This seminar is a perfect fit for:

- HR and education planning leaders seeking to implement comprehensive learning design that evolves from basic skills acquisition to mindset transformation.
- Sales supervisors and busy managers aiming to create environments where less experienced employees can learn without fear, boosting both the pace and quality of training.
- Executives and business leaders who recognize that traditional internal training cannot effect necessary mindset changes, and are looking to cultivate self-directed talent through real-world external practice opportunities.

Details

- Date: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday) 14:00-15:00
- Format: Online (Zoom)
- Cost: Free
- Organizing Companies: Yum Technology Japan, Enfactory
- Sign up here for more details

Speakers

Takuya Okimoto, Generative AI Evangelist at Yum Technology Japan. With over a decade of experience in HR development and organization design, he now focuses on leveraging generative AI to enhance employee development through tailored consulting services.

Yuma Shimasaki, Deputy Unit Chief of Lifework Design Unit at Enfactory. An expert in creating opportunities for cross-boundary learning aimed at nurturing autonomous talent through programs like 'Side Job Abroad', he co-leads a community of 1,500 HR professionals to foster organizational change.

Join us to learn how to build a transformative learning environment using AI and real-world experiences that cultivate robust, self-reliant employees ready to embrace challenges head-on!