Successful Agile Restaurant Workshop Generates High Satisfaction Among Participants

Overview of the Agile Restaurant Workshop

On November 2, 2025, Trustyyle, based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, hosted an interactive workshop titled 'Agile Restaurant Experience', leveraging the educational framework provided by IT Planners Japan Asia-Pacific. The event was designed not only to teach the principles of Agile but also to immerse participants in a hands-on learning experience. By using the theme of restaurant operations, attendees could gain insights into Agile methodologies, including improvement cycles and flexible decision-making in a practical context.

Background and Purpose of the Event

In today's rapidly changing world, characterized by digital transformation and diverse working styles, organizations face unprecedented challenges. Particularly in the realms of human resources and organizational development, building a flexible and resilient organization has become a major focus. At the heart of this evolution is the Agile methodology, which transcends software development and is increasingly applied to organizational structures. This workshop aimed to emphasize not just learning about Agile, but experiencing it firsthand. Participants engaged with familiar scenarios from restaurant management, gaining insights from customer value understanding to practical implementation of feedback cycles. The primary goal was to explore how Agile principles can be applied within HR and organizational management effectively.

Event Details

Workshop Name: Agile Restaurant Experience Workshop

Date and Time: November 2, 2025, from 13:00 to 17:30

Location: HR Library, Tokyo

Instructor: Shinya Ogasawara

With extensive experience in launching teams and practicing Agile and Scrum across several companies, Shinya is now an Agile coach focused on supporting teams and organizations. With a background in educational psychology, he aims to create environments conducive to learning beyond just Agile principles, fostering an enjoyable educational experience.

Event Sponsor: IT Planners Japan Asia-Pacific

Based on the pillars of enhancing IT utilization skills and developing a mindset capable of embracing change, IT Planners offers support in personnel development and organizational transformation. Their programs range from Agile and Scrum training to nurturing business architects to lead digital transformation in organizations. They take a multifaceted approach to service delivery that includes training, coaching, and on-site support tailored to client needs.

Participant Feedback

Following the event, feedback from participants reflected high satisfaction levels, with many attendees describing the workshop as meaningful. Here are a few comments:

- 'I realized that Agile might not be as difficult as I thought; some aspects are already part of my daily work.'
- 'Learning what Agile is and how it can be applied in specific situations was really beneficial.'

A photo session with participants at the HR Library highlighted the enthusiastic atmosphere during the event.

Key Achievements and Future Prospects

The Agile Restaurant workshop succeeded in providing an experiential learning environment that emphasized the importance of adaptability and team autonomy. Through theoretical insights and a workshop format centered on restaurant management, participants could reflect on applying Agile principles in their work environments. We consider it a key achievement that we could help participants view the fundamental ideas of Agile as personal to their experiences.

Moving forward, the HR Library, under its tagline 'Learn with Colleagues to Shape the Future', will continue to provide valuable learning platforms connecting theory with practice for professionals in the HR field. Further details about upcoming events will be shared on our official website and social media platforms. We are excited about future possibilities.

About HR Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, in Ningyocho, Tokyo, HR Library is a co-working space and community for HR professionals. Featuring over 2,500 books on human resources and more than 700 members, it operates under the tagline 'Learn with Colleagues to Shape the Future'.