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Overview of the Event

On April 12, 2025, the HR Library in Tokyo hosted a pivotal workshop titled "Setting and Solving Issues for HR Professionals Driving Business Forward." The event took place in-person at the library's venue in Ningyocho, as well as online, attracting a diverse group of HR specialists and executives seeking to enhance their contributions to business success.

Context and Objectives

In today's corporate landscape, many HR professionals face the daunting challenge of executing strategies without seeing tangible outcomes. Participants often expressed frustrations like, "I’ve been implementing directives from management, yet results are elusive," or, "I’m so overwhelmed with responding to employee feedback that I can’t focus on broader issues." This seminar was designed to combat these frustrations by equipping HR experts with essential skills in identifying and resolving core challenges that genuinely influence business growth.

The need to transition from reactive problem-solving to identifying profound issues has become increasingly urgent. This workshop aimed to provide participants with practical frameworks and methodologies necessary to discern what really needs addressing at their organizations and make impactful changes.

Event Highlights

The workshop was organized from 15:00 to 18:00 and included a comprehensive agenda centered around understanding and applying the processes of problem identification and resolution for business enhancement. Facilitated by Yosuke Yoshida, head of the HR Library and an experienced professional with a track record of supporting over 500 organizations, the sessions combined theoretical insights with hands-on workshops that allowed participants to apply what they learned directly.

Participant Feedback

The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, showcasing a high satisfaction rate. Here are a few representative comments:

• - "I’ve always wanted to be a strategic partner in driving business forward but felt lost. This workshop helped clarify both the mindset and the specific processes for identifying and solving HR issues."
• - "Realizing the discrepancies between management and frontline staff perspectives on issues was enlightening. It helped me identify my role in facilitating business strategy effectively."
• - "I appreciated the practical exercises which allowed us to apply theoretical concepts. I’m excited to take these insights back to my organization!"
• - "Understanding the problem-solving process in-depth provided clarity on how to work effectively amidst operational demands—something I was previously grappling with."
• - "I learned the importance of gaining consensus at each stage of problem identification and solution execution using tools like logic trees and systems thinking—insights that can genuinely enhance our HR approach."

Key Outcomes and Future Directions

Throughout the workshop, participants were encouraged to see HR challenges through the lens of business impact, leading to emotional breakthroughs that reshaped how they think about problem-solving within their roles. Common sentiments echoed the value they found in immediate, actionable insights, with many stating, "I felt a sense of clarity and direction after this workshop," emphasizing its due role in enhancing HR acumen and perspective.

Looking forward, the HR Library plans to delve deeper into topics covered during the workshop and continue hosting additional sessions and study groups focused on various HR domains. The "HR Professionals Driving Business" series will feature opportunities to explore interconnected themes, ensuring ongoing learning and development for participants.

Stay tuned for updates regarding upcoming events and community activities via the HR Library’s official website and on its X (formerly Twitter) channel.

About the HR Library

Opened on April 1, 2024, the HR Library serves as a coworking space and community hub in Ningyocho, Tokyo, aimed at HR professionals. With over 2,500 HR-related publications and more than 600 members, the library is dedicated to the mission of "Discovering the Future Together Through Learning."

Location: 1-12-7 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Wacross Ningyocho 6F, Chuo, Tokyo
Established: April 1, 2024
Website: hr-library.jp
Official X: x.com/hr_library0401