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Goldratt Festival 2026: A Celebration of Change Leaders

On January 10, 2026, the Goldratt Festival will take place at KADOKAWA's Fujimi Building in Iidabashi, Tokyo, co-hosted by Goldratt Japan and KADOKAWA. This event commemorates the release of *Hiroshi Kishi’s book, Why Do You Get Management Wrong? A Textbook for Change Leaders That Breaks Business Norms set to be published on December 1, 2025. The festival serves as a platform not only to celebrate the book but also to tackle conventional business beliefs that have long been taken for granted.

Challenging Conventional Business Wisdom

The Goldratt Festival focuses on the science behind breaking down business myths. Among the 69 misconceptions that will be explored, the event will critically evaluate widely held beliefs such as:

• - “If everyone works hard, results will follow.”
• - “Using AI guarantees accurate demand forecasting.”
• - “Good proposals always get accepted.”

Attendees will gain new insights into why these beliefs may not hold true and will learn to reconstruct their understanding of effective management practices. For business professionals, these insights are not mere knowledge but essential skills for driving organizations forward as change leaders.

Direct Interaction with Leading Change Experts

At the festival, participants will have the unique opportunity to engage with Japan's foremost change leaders. Many have successfully driven transformative changes across various companies, sharing their invaluable knowledge and experiences on areas like supply chain management (SCM), financial strategies, talent development, and brand innovation. Participants may engage in poster sessions for in-depth discussions, fostering a deeper understanding beyond traditional lectures.

Some expected expertise includes:

• - Katsumi Ozeki, former Production Strategy Executive at Sony, renowned for revitalizing a struggling factory to achieve the highest productivity in just six months.
• - Kōjirō Tobita, former Executive at Omron and European CEO, known for optimizing management across all operational levels.
• - Kōshisaito Nitto, former CFO at Omron, a leader in financial reforms integrating corporate philosophy and finance.
• - Nami Sawai, a founding member of Goldratt Japan, advocating for innovation and sustainable growth in businesses.
• - Motohiro Tobita, a physicist and former researcher, skilled in applying scientific thinking to corporate challenges.
• - Hirofumi Miyamoto, former executive at Ezaki Glico, recognized for strategic business planning that sustained revenue growth.

Workshop: Transforming the Future of Change Leadership

A highlight of the festival will be a workshop led by the author, Hiroshi Kishi. This session will delve into how scientific theories can alter the world and define what being a change leader entails. Aimed at mid-career professionals, this workshop promises practical insights that extend beyond theoretical learning, focusing on result-oriented methods and drawing tangible outcomes.

A Special Screening: The Goal Movie

In addition to workshops and discussions, the festival will host a screening of The Goal*, a film based on the bestselling book outlining Theory of Constraints (TOC). Participants can enjoy this engaging presentation that portrays TOC concepts in an accessible manner through storytelling and visuals.

Who Should Attend?

The Goldratt Festival is tailored for business leaders seeking to question ordinary assumptions and find actionable strategies for organizational advancement. Ideal attendees include:

• - Leaders wishing to identify underlying causes of stagnation within their organizations.
• - Anyone interested in acquiring reproducible management techniques.
• - Innovators who strive to generate creativity intentionally rather than by chance.
• - Individuals feeling uneasy about prevailing norms, eager for groundbreaking breakthroughs.

Event Details

• - Name: Goldratt Festival 2026
• - Date: January 10, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
• - Location: KADOKAWA Fujimi Building 1F, Kaguraza (3-minute walk from Iidabashi Station)
• - Admission Fee: General ticket: ¥8,800
• - Purchase Tickets here

About Goldratt Group

Founded by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, the Goldratt Group champions the Theory of Constraints (TOC) - a management philosophy that has guided over 10 million readers through transformative business practices. They continuously evolve TOC knowledge to help clients across the globe achieve breakthroughs based on Dr. Goldratt's vision of making work enjoyable—