Unveiling the Blind Spots in External Consulting for Corporations: Effective New Business Development Strategies

Corporations often seek to boost their growth by utilizing outside consultants, especially when launching new business initiatives. However, there are common pitfalls that can transform promising projects into mere documentation exercises with little real-world impact. Are you familiar with situations where you’ve produced impressive materials yet found them not translating into actionable results? This seminar aims to illuminate these issues and offer practical solutions.

On December 17, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:30, Enfactory Co., Ltd. will host a seminar titled "Unveiling the Blind Spots in External Consulting for Corporations: Effective New Business Development Strategies." This event offers a platform to delve into the missteps large corporations often encounter when collaborating with external partners, particularly regarding their reliance on consultants.

The seminar will feature Takanori Maede, an accomplished author and expert in business creation, who has successfully initiated numerous projects with prominent organizations such as NTT Docomo and ABeam Consulting. Attendees will learn concrete methods for overcoming dependency on external forces while leveraging their organization's inherent strengths for new business development. Through real-life examples and case studies, Maede will share principles and strategies crucial for large corporates to secure advantageous outcomes in the rapidly changing business landscape.

Understanding the unique structure and characteristics of large corporations is essential in determining the domains to target for new ventures and the methods to employ. This seminar is an opportunity for participants to discover pivotal insights and approaches that will allow their organizations to harness their true potential.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is ideal for:

- Mid-sized or large enterprises focusing on new business development
- Business development leaders wanting insights on common pitfalls in external partnerships
- Individuals looking for strategies to cultivate effective relationships between internal and external teams for successful project outcomes

Event Details

- Date: December 17, 2025
- Time: 12:00 - 13:30
- Entrance Fee: Free
- Format: Zoom Webinar (URL will be provided upon registration)

Note: A limited-time archive will be available for those unable to attend live sessions.

Registration

To register, please click on the link: Register here

Participant Perks

As a token of appreciation, participants who complete a post-seminar survey will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of Maede’s book, “The Essence of Corporations × Business Creation — Methods for Successful New Business Development”. Ten lucky winners will be selected.

Special Keynote Speaker

- Time: 12:00 to 12:30
- Speaker: Takanori Maede, CEO of Enistrategy Inc.

Maede’s background includes a graduate journey in business planning, service branding, and pioneering various successful initiatives like children’s businesses, earning accolades including the Baby Tech Award Japan and UNESCO-supported Global ESD Award. As an established consultant, he has directed noteworthy projects for both corporations and startups, effectively merging societal impact with economic viability.

Session Breakdown

- 12:30 - 12:45: Common Shortcomings in Customer Orientation and Business Advancement in Enterprises - presented by Keisuke Miura, Growth Architect at Growth X.
- 12:45 - 13:00: Accelerating Hypothesis Testing Loops Through AI and Custom Database Utilization, presented by Noriaki Nyujo, Manager at Valuese.
- 13:00 - 13:15: Pitfalls in Talent Selection and Team Building for New Ventures, presented by Tadashi Keino, Proclu Unit Manager at Enfactory.

Important Notice

Your personal information submitted during registration will be handled according to the privacy policies of Growth X, Valuese, and Enfactory. Learn more at the following links:

For inquiries regarding this event, please contact:

- Enfactory Co., Ltd.
- Contact Person: Kojima
- Phone: 03-6869-6816 / 050-5604-0328
- Email: [email protected]
- Proclu Link: Proclu

In the journey of business creation, the driving force often lies in the people involved. Imagine engaging with seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated various projects. Their wealth of knowledge could serve as the catalyst for your innovative business endeavors.