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Professor Minoru Noda's New Role at EVeM

Professor Minoru Noda, a distinguished academic at the Graduate School of Professional Studies at Meiji University, has recently been appointed as an advisor at EVeM, a company known for offering management support services. EVeM, headquartered in Tokyo, aims to make management accessible through technology and supports the standardization of effective management practices through its framework known as the '100 Types of Management.' This initiative has become increasingly important as managers in Japanese companies struggle with multifaceted responsibilities, including player duties, compliance, consideration for diverse team members, and new value creation. The lack of manpower exacerbates these challenges, making it difficult for individual managers to cope solely through personal effort.

Professor Noda has been a vocal advocate for addressing the issues surrounding the overwhelming responsibilities of Japanese managers. He first raised this concern in 2008 with the publication of his book, 'Collapse of the Mid-sized Companies.' He noted that the complexities faced by managers have only intensified over the past 15 years, with demands for more sophisticated responses. Noda emphasizes the critical need for a management approach where 'people are the subject of management,' as well as the establishment of reliable standard behaviors in management that guarantee results.

EVeM's partnership with Professor Noda promises to leverage his extensive knowledge of management history and business theory, ultimately helping more individuals engaged in management to benefit from the science of management. As part of this collaboration, Professor Noda is slated to be a keynote speaker at the 'Management Transformation Summit 2026,' hosted by EVeM on February 18, 2026.

Professor Noda's Insights on Management Challenges

In reflecting on the state of management today, Noda articulated the ongoing concerns regarding the multifaceted responsibilities that managers face. He stated, "In 2008, I raised my voice regarding the issues plaguing Japanese managers related to their increased responsibilities and the overwhelming burden they carried. The problems of multiple responsibilities have worsened, and the need for more advanced solutions is becoming unreachable through individual efforts alone."

He believes that it is essential for organizations to adopt standard management behaviors that can yield tangible results, alongside providing training that ensures these behaviors can be reliably executed. He sees EVeM's '100 Types of Management' as a crucial resource for managers who are grappling with the burden of multiple responsibilities. By systematically implementing the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, managers can gradually enhance their management actions.

Professor Noda draws parallels between the historical efforts of Frederick Taylor, who aimed to scientifically manage factory labor, and EVeM’s current goal to systematize management. His hope is that a growing number of managers will benefit from these advancements in management practice.

Professor Noda's Background

Born in Tokyo in 1957, Professor Noda completed his master’s degree at Hitotsubashi University’s Graduate School of Commerce. He has held various prestigious positions, including at the Nomura Research Institute, and more recently as a professor at Tama University’s Faculty of Management Information. Since 2008, he has served at Meiji University, specializing in organizational theory, organizational development, personnel training, business strategy, and meeting management. He is well-known for his extensive consulting and speaking engagements focused on organizational and human resource issues. Notably, he is recognized as a pioneer in the realm of human resource management and is actively researching efficiency improvements and innovation through AI applications.

About EVeM

Founded in Tokyo, EVeM is dedicated to offering management support services. Under the leadership of its president, whose name is not specified, EVeM provides the '100 Types of Management' framework designed to aid organizations in achieving effective management strategies.

For more information, visit their website at EVeM Management.