#Japan #Tokyo #HR Summit #Strategic HR #TOYNOVA

The Slow Progress of Strategic HR: Understanding the Barriers

The concept of strategic HR has been discussed for over two decades in Japan, yet only about 30% of organizations have managed to implement it effectively. This statistic raises a crucial question: why, despite its apparent importance, does strategic HR remain stagnant?

Event Overview

On July 16, 2026, Toynova Corporation will host the "HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Summer" at Tokyo Port City Takeshiba. This event aims to bring together business leaders and HR professionals to address the issues surrounding strategic HR and management redesign with insightful discussions led by key experts in the field.

Dissecting Strategic HR's Stagnation

The session titled "Why has Strategic HR Not Advanced? — The Redesign of HR and Management" will shine a light on the reasons behind the slow adoption of strategic HR practices. Expert speakers include Satoshi Sasaki, Senior Researcher at Persol Research Institute, and Mariko Yamazaki, CHRO at United Arrows, who will share their perspectives from both research and practical implementations.

Sasaki will discuss the correlation between human capital and business outcomes, along with the three critical elements that define strategic HR. Yamazaki will bring insights from her experience transforming HR practices at United Arrows, focusing on how HRBPs (Human Resource Business Partners) often feel overwhelmed, with many referring to their roles as punitive. This perception is critical to explore, as it highlights the disconnect between HR and management roles in organizations.

Key Topics of Discussion

The discussion will delve into several key themes:

• - The synergy between human capital and business success.
• - Structural challenges that hinder the progress of strategic HR and the ineffectiveness of HRBPs.
• - Five essential factors necessary for achieving strategic HR transformation.
• - Exploring methodologies to reshape HR itself for better alignment with organizational goals.
• - A collaborative approach to redesigning HR and management as an integrated process.
• - The enduring core value of management in the AI era.

The HR NOVA SUMMIT Experience

The HR NOVA SUMMIT is designed not just for informational purposes, but to empower participants to bring back actionable inquiries that will shape the future of their organizations. The format includes three key steps: KEYNOTE presentations to spark thought-provoking questions, CASE STUDY SESSIONS to expand perspectives, and ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS to deepen the dialogue among HR leaders.

Event Details

• - Name: HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Summer
• - Date: July 16, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00 - 19:15 (Doors open at 12:30)
• - Location: Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, 1st Floor Office Tower (4-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station)
• - Capacity: 100 participants (free, lottery system) – limited to one participant per company.
• - Target Audience: Business leaders, HR executives, and corporate planning officers from major enterprises.
• - Organizer: Toynova Corporation
• - Special Website: HR NOVA SUMMIT

About Toynova Corporation

Founded on October 11, 2018, Toynova (formerly New Peaks Co., Ltd.) is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. Led by CEO Keiji Kobayashi, the company focuses on reimagining HR strategies to benefit Japanese enterprises.

Contact Information
For inquiries related to the HR NOVA SUMMIT 2026 Summer, please reach out via email: [email protected] or visit the official website.