Comprehensive Seminar Series for Career Ownership Month in December

In a profound move to support better relationships between organizations and their employees, the Protean Career Association, located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is proudly declaring December 2025 as 'Career Ownership Month'. This initiative aims to provide essential insights into talent strategy and developmental know-how critical for sustainable business growth by hosting a concentrated series of seven seminars, with some available in person.

Challenging Times Demand Collective Action

As the acceleration of human capital management continues, many companies are focusing on enhancing employee engagement and preventing turnover. However, numerous challenges remain unaddressed within the workplace, particularly in three core areas:

- Young Professionals: Many find themselves waiting for direction or feeling lost in their careers, often leading to premature departures.
- Management: Managers frequently feel overwhelmed with individual tasks, making it difficult to support their subordinates effectively.
- HR and Management Strategies: Even if structured programs exist, they often become mere formalities without leading to tangible changes in behavior.

To tackle these challenges, the Protean Career Association is breaking down organizational issues through a holistic approach, offering practical insights from five different angles: internal support, young employee development, system design, leader assistance, and management reform.

Seminar Breakdown

Here’s an outline of the seven seminars focused on different aspects of career ownership:

1. Supporting Internal Advisory and Advisors
Date: December 9 (Tuesday) 11:00-12:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Hiromi Madono (CCO of our association)
The discussion will focus on cultivating capable internal career advisors who don’t just listen to concerns but facilitate significant behavioral change and self-reliance through assessments and structured skills.
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2. Young Employee Training and Retention
Date: December 10 (Wednesday) 12:00-13:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Kazuya Kurihara (Executive Officer, 4designs Inc.)
This session illustrates how early engagement in a career—up to five years—is pivotal for empowering young employees to become proactive rather than passive in their roles, using data-driven approaches for effective training.
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3. Training Design for HR Professionals
Date: December 11 (Thursday) 12:00-13:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Takayuki Mori (Corporate Consulting Department, 4designs Inc.)
This seminar will help solve the common issue where training does not lead to changed behaviors by showcasing insights from over 200 corporate clients on effective training designs that function effectively in real-world settings.
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4. Career Ownership in HR Strategies
Date: December 15 (Monday) 18:30-20:30
Venue: HUMAN FIRST SALON, Chuo, Tokyo
Speakers: Yosuke Yoshida (Chief Librarian) & Kazuya Kurihara
Delving into HR strategies that combine autonomy and support, this workshop invites HR professionals to explore ways to implement diverse strategies with real-life applications.
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5. Management Support for Leaders
Date: December 16 (Tuesday) 17:00-18:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Tohru Ariyama (CEO, 4designs Inc.)
Presenting innovative management techniques that counteract feelings of isolation and exhaustion among managers, this session combines diagnostics and dialogue-driven approaches to prevent turnover and enhance team productivity.
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6. Designing the Future for New Leaders
Date: December 18 (Thursday) 11:00-12:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Speaker: Takayuki Mori
This seminar addresses managerial challenges faced by newly appointed leaders, providing a robust support model that diminishes isolation and enhances growth.
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About the Protean Career Association

Founded in March 2020 and based in Shinjuku, the Protean Career Association is dedicated to fostering career development and organizational growth. With an emphasis on participatory dialogues for career advancement, the association has flourished and provided various support services for individuals and organizations alike.

For more information about our association and to register for the seminars, please visit our official website at Protean Career.