#Japan #Tokyo #Risk Assessment #Corporate Growth #Newton Consulting

Introduction

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, companies face increasing uncertainties that can impede sustainable growth. To navigate this environment successfully, it’s essential for organizations to identify and address potential risks linked to their business strategies effectively. Recognizing these challenges prompts an urgent need for a new service that not only assesses risk but also emphasizes strategic decision-making.

Service Launch Background

On June 18, 2025, Newton Consulting Inc., located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, will launch its new Strategic Risk Assessment Support Service. This initiative comes from the understanding that many businesses often neglect the broader scope of risk management, focusing primarily on operational and compliance risks. However, for meaningful risk management to contribute to corporate governance, it must be integrated with business strategy, empowering organizations to create real value.

Today, many companies lose growth opportunities not only due to strategic failures but also because of insufficient or missed strategic decisions. This service aims to specifically pinpoint the risks linked to strategic decision-making, enhancing the validity and practicality of business strategies.

Amidst a growing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters, organizations are now challenged to recognize key issues not just as risks but as strategic components. This service provides a comprehensive risk assessment that encompasses both financial and non-financial factors, facilitating a well-rounded approach to risk management.

Features of the Service

The Strategic Risk Assessment Support Service is distinguished by its unique offerings:
1. Focus on Insufficient Strategic Decision-Making: Unlike conventional services that emphasize strategy failure risks, this service identifies opportunity loss risks stemming from decisions or actions that were overlooked.

2. Workshop-Format Engagement: Implementing workshops that involve both top management and frontline staff creates a shared understanding of strategy and risks, fostering a collective sense of ownership.

3. Customization to Fit Business Needs: The assessment process is tailored to align with the specific characteristics and strategies of the business, based on an in-depth understanding of mission statements, business plans, and external environments via PESTEL analysis.

4. Integration into Strategy Formulation Process: The service supports creating mechanisms that incorporate identified strategic risks into medium-term management plans and business strategy reviews.

5. Practical Approach Built on Experience: Utilizing knowledge from years of enterprise risk management (ERM) consulting, this service delivers effective assessments that translate into actionable insights.

Support Scope and Steps

The service is designed for companies looking to:

• - Develop or review their business strategy or medium-term management plan
• - Enhance existing ERM frameworks while integrating strategic decision-making
• - Tackle the challenges posed by new business developments or shifting external and management environments

The service timeline ranges from 3 to 9 months, with pricing available upon consultation. Detailed information can be found on Newton Consulting’s official site.

Company Overview

Newton Consulting was established in November 2006 and has since built a reputable presence within the risk management consulting realm. The firm is located in the Sogo Hanzomon Building in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Under the leadership of President Kazuya Soejima, the company has supported over 2,100 organizations, including notable clients like the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and major corporations such as Takeda Pharmaceutical and Yahoo Japan.

For more on their case studies, visit their client success page.