GLOBIS Partners with COTEN to Launch Innovative History Management Program

Strengthening Leadership through History: GLOBIS and COTEN Collaboration

GLOBIS Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has formed a partnership with COTEN Inc., located in Fukuoka, to unveil a groundbreaking History Management Program starting in October. This program aims to enhance decision-making capabilities of middle leaders by leveraging historical analysis cultivated by COTEN alongside GLOBIS's extensive experience in human resource development and organizational growth.

Background and Context

In our fast-paced VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, leaders are now required to have not only solid business skills but also profound human insights and a broad perspective that transcends time. To successfully clarify their organizational aspirations and implement them in a socially inclusive way, historical and philosophical insights become critical tools supporting long-term decision-making.

Recognizing these challenges, the History Management Program combines GLOBIS's experience in developing talent across more than 3,400 companies and COTEN's engaging historical learning approach, highlighted by its popular COTEN Radio podcast boasting approximately 250,000 listeners. This partnership aims to foster essential historical perspectives alongside strong decision-making abilities among leaders.

The program aligns with GLOBIS’s long-standing commitment to liberal arts education, a philosophy advocated by GLOBIS’s CEO, Yoshihito Hori, which emphasizes the importance of 'education of aspirations' and character formation inspired by Japan's Mito School thought. By merging COTEN's comprehensive historical knowledge, we aim to provide contemporary leaders with valuable learning experiences that resonate with their roles in society.

Overview of the History Management Program

The initiative targets mid-level management responsible for organizational transformation, allowing them to learn from successful middle leaders throughout the past 2,000 years who navigated change efficiently.

Program Structure:

- Series Format: A multi-session series diving deep into different themes, enabling gradual accumulation of knowledge.
- One-Day Intensive: An accelerated format that equips participants with historical perspectives in a short timeframe.

Core Components:

- Historical Case Studies: Learning about decisive moments in history and the leaders involved.
- Group Discussions: Facilitating collaborative learning through shared insights.
- Individual Work: Engaging tasks that promote personal reflection and application.
- Whole-group Sharing: A forum to collectively reflect and synthesize learning outcomes.

Moving forward, GLOBIS aims to broadly support organizations seeking richer leadership development through this program, contributing to transformative changes within organizations and the broader knowledge evolution of society.

For inquiries regarding the History Management Program, please contact:
GLOBIS Corporate Solution
Program Inquiry Link
Note: Please mention your inquiry regarding COTEN in the form.

About COTEN

COTEN strives to serve as a bridge between humanities and society through the development of its world history database, which consolidates diverse historical knowledge under a unified system for efficient research and analysis. Their flagship podcast, COTEN Radio, is focused on making history engaging and informative.

- Established: February 2016
- CEO: Ryunosuke Fukai
- Location: Fukuoka, Japan
- Website: COTEN Official Site

About GLOBIS

Since its inception in 1992, GLOBIS has aimed to create an ecosystem of human resources, capital, and knowledge for societal transformation and innovation. They provide various educational services, including graduate programs and corporate training aimed at equipping individuals and organizations with the skills necessary for success in an ever-changing world.