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A Unique Opportunity to Enhance Your Strategic Skills

On September 15, 2026, the Japan Management Association Research Institute (JMAR) will host a free online seminar titled "How to Develop Competitive Strategies That Create Differences from Others." This session aims to help business professionals refine their strategic planning abilities using established patterns and real-world business examples.

The core essence of any successful business strategy lies in its ability to create distinct advantages that cater uniquely to customer needs. In an environment where many professionals seek out standardized guides and manuals for developing strategies, it's crucial to understand that following identical approaches can lead to homogenization.

In response, this seminar will introduce the common patterns associated with successful competitive strategies. Participants will learn how to leverage various business case studies to develop a mindset geared toward strategy formulation that emphasizes uniqueness and differentiation. The session will cater to those involved in planning, marketing, and new business development by expanding their strategic thinking through case inputs and pattern learning.

Seminar Overview:

The program will cover the following essential topics:
1. Understanding Competitive Strategies
2. Patterns that Foster Unique Differentiation
3. Detailed Business Cases Related to Different Strategy Patterns
4. Applying Strategy Learning to Your Business Context
5. Recent Trends in Strategic Planning

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is ideal for:

• - Individuals involved in corporate and business planning, as well as new business development
• - Marketing and sales strategists
• - Professionals facing challenges in differentiating from competitors and establishing unique positions
• - Those interested in effectively utilizing market research and information to enhance strategic planning
• - Anyone looking to gain perspectives on developing distinct business and marketing strategies.

Event Details:

• - Theme: How to Develop Competitive Strategies That Create Differences from Others
• - Date: September 15, 2026
• - Time: 14:00 (Japan time), approximately 70 minutes
• - Format: Live online via Zoom
• - Recording Availability: From September 24, 2026, to October 2, 2026, on YouTube
• - Registration Deadline: September 7, 2026
• - Cost: Free of charge

For more information and to register, visit: JMAR Seminar Registration

Note: Participation from competing firms may be restricted.

About the Instructor:

Ken Inatomi is the head of the MDB Division at JMAR. He oversees research and consulting aimed at supporting marketing strategy formulation for private enterprises. Recognized as a leader, his division manages over 200 research-based consulting projects annually, emphasizing actionable insights rooted in solid research methodologies.

About MDB:

The Marketing Data Bank (MDB) is a marketing support service offered by JMAR that leverages extensive information resources. MDB combines training, seminars, research, and consulting services to tailor solutions to client challenges, emphasizing learning, investigating, and thinking as core foundations for effective strategic planning. By blending statistical data, research publications, and expert insights, MDB strives to provide essential information that aids in problem-solving and decision-making.
For information on MDB services, visit: MDB Services.