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Introduction

The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace has inspired the upcoming Management Success Summit 2025. Organized by mento, a management success platform based in Shibuya, Tokyo, the summit aims to examine the evolving role of AI in management and its implications for organizational transformation. Scheduled for December 2, 2025, this event will gather HR professionals and management leaders to discuss the dual nature of AI as both a potential threat and an opportunity in the management landscape.

Background of the Event

mento was established with a vision to elevate the overall labor enthusiasm in Japan. Their platform consists of two key components: mento Management Coach, which supports managers through one-on-one sessions, and the mento Management AI, which helps alleviate the heavy burdens faced by management professionals. As we witness a change in employment practices, particularly with the decline of lifetime employment and the rise of remote work, management roles have become increasingly challenging. This conference is designed to address these challenges and explore the future of management in an AI-driven world.

The Theme: Redefining Management

The theme of this year’s summit, “Redefining Management: Is AI a Threat or Hope?” encourages participants to rethink management approaches in light of AI advancements. As AI can visualize human emotions and thoughts, the question remains: who ultimately drives organizational change? Despite the technological disruptions, meaningful human interactions and leadership decisions remain crucial in motivating teams and spearheading transformations.

Why Attend?

The challenges faced by middle managers today, often described as punitive, require urgent attention. This summit promises engaging discussions and insightful sessions tailored to equip attendees with practical strategies for success in their management roles. The summit will also feature the Management Success Award 2025, recognizing outstanding achievements in management and organizational change as narrated by the managers themselves.

Keynote and Expert Sessions

The summit will include multiple thought-provoking sessions. The keynote will focus on the concept of “structural incompetence,” exploring why large organizations often face barriers to change from the middle management level. This session aims to challenge conventional wisdom and offer new perspectives on integrated teamwork that drives effective change.

Following the keynote, an expert panel will discuss management philosophies in an AI context. The conversation will center not on competition between managers and AI, but rather on collaboration, helping to redefine managerial roles in the era of AI. How can AI enhance management practices, and what new possibilities arise from a partnership with AI? These are just some of the questions that will be explored, enriching the dialogue on the future of work.

Who Will Speak?

The summit will host a mix of academic and industry experts, including:

• - Motonari Udagawa: Professor at Saitama University, specializing in management strategies and organizational theory.
• - Hiroyuki Nagashima: Visiting researcher at Chuo University with expertise in dialogue-based organizational development.
• - Yuji Miki: Head of human resources and organizational development at Asahi Kasei Corporation.
• - Shotaro Yamashita: Director of the WORKSIGHT Research Institute at Kokuyo Corporation.
• - Naoko Ishihara: Head of the AI & DX Research Institute at Exa-Wizards.
• - Kenji Kimura: CEO of mento and founder of various innovative coaching platforms.

Event Details

• - Date & Time: December 2, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• - Location: TRUNK BY SHOTO GALLERY, Shibuya, Tokyo.
• - Target Audience: HR personnel involved in employee training and management development.

This summit is a unique opportunity to engage with like-minded professionals and gain insight into contemporary management challenges and strategies. For those interested in attending, additional details can be found at mento's official event page.

About mento

Founded in February 2018, mento represents a commitment to boosting management success through specialized coaching services aimed at both organizations and individuals. By leveraging AI to address management challenges, mento continues to innovate and support the evolving needs of today's workforce.