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Tackling Business Succession Challenges in Kyoto

Kyoto faces a pressing social issue concerning business succession, substantially impacting its regional economy. With an aging population of business leaders and a staggering 44.2% lack of successors reported in 2024, many companies—especially the traditional ones that are emblematic of Kyoto—are at risk of closing down. This highlights a significant challenge: how to pass the management baton smoothly to the next generation and preserve the rich legacy of a city renowned for its long-standing enterprises. To safeguard Kyoto's brand, a collaborative effort between public and private sectors is essential.

Seminar Overview

On June 10, 2025, Imajina Corporation will host a seminar at the Kyoto Economic Center, focusing on effective approaches to embed corporate philosophy as a means to overcome the succession dilemma. This event will discuss:

1. Creating a Consistent Value System: Frameworks to maintain unwavering values across generations of leadership.
2. Transforming Organizational Mindsets: Inspiring employees to act from a base of shared philosophy rather than solely relying on directives from management.
3. Balancing Tradition and Modernity: Strategies to reach new customers while honoring historical legacies.

By integrating numerous domestic and international case studies, the seminar aims to illustrate:

• - The structuring and sharing of corporate principles (through PMVV, culture books, and workshops).
• - Development of behavior guidelines rooted in philosophy and their incorporation into performance evaluation systems.
• - Redefining visions and philosophies within the succession process through employee-engaged dialogue.
• - Methods to cultivate philosophical role models or representatives within organizations.
• - Utilizing interviews to enhance visibility of organizational challenges.

Philosophy as a Foundation for Change

Resolving Kyoto's business succession crisis is not merely about changing leaders. It's about creating a practice that connects the purpose and culture of businesses to future generations. Establishing a deep-rooted philosophy fosters a sense of unity and sustainability within organizations, equipping successors with confidence to carve out new paths for their businesses.

Imajina emphasizes viewing succession as a "philosophical relay race," where shared values are actively practiced throughout the organization. This conceptual shift could be the key for Kyoto's businesses to thrive for another century.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: June 10, 2025, 18:30 – 20:00
• - Location: Kyoto Economic Center, 6-A, 78 Hakozaki-cho, Muromachi, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Capacity: First-come, first-served until reaching the limit
• - Registration: Imajina Seminar Registration

About Imajina Corporation

Imajina is a leading company specializing in branding support, having worked with over 2,900 businesses to advance their philosophies, human resource development, and organizational reinforcement. As a frontrunner in internal branding, Imajina endeavors to foster sustainable growth among enterprises.

For more information, visit Imajina's website.

Contact Information

• - Company: Imajina Corporation
• - Contact Person: Minami Aoe
• - Phone: 03-3511-5525
• - Fax: 03-3511-8228
• - Email: [email protected]