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Embrace Diverse Perspectives through Effective 1on1 Conversations

In today's diverse working environment, understanding and fostering communication between team members with different backgrounds is crucial. On September 7, 2026, C&R Corporation held a successful online seminar titled 'Put Down Your Measuring Stick: The Approach and Practice of Type-Based 1on1''. This seminar’s archived footage is now available to the public for free!

The seminar focused on how managers and team leaders can effectively engage with their team by recognizing individual values and perspectives. In settings where employees come from various backgrounds, it is important to nurture open conversations that lead to trust and understanding. However, both employees and leaders often encounter difficulties in communication. Leaders may feel overwhelmed by the challenge of connecting with team members, while employees might struggle to understand their leaders' expectations — leading to miscommunications and decreased productivity.

Addressing Miscommunication Through 1on1

The 1on1 approach encourages looking beyond one’s own perspective. Often, misunderstandings stem from each party attempting to gauge the other through their own sets of standards. Following this pattern can create emotional disconnects, leaving one party feeling marginalized or overwhelmed. Ultimately, this hinders the ability to leverage the talents and potential of the team.

The seminar aimed to demystify the art of 1on1 dialogues by emphasizing the need to explore relevant aspects of the individual’s background and values. It offered practical examples of how leaders can effectively facilitate discussions tailored to different employee types, minimizing misunderstandings and creating a supportive work environment.

Topics Covered in the Seminar:

• - Introduction to 1on1 conversations.
• - Analysis of the barriers leading to feelings of confusion or difficulty.
• - The 1on1 prescription tailored to various employee types, including examples:

- The Critic: Navigating feedback effectively.
- The Competitive Ace: Engaging high achievers.
- The Self-Doubting Employee: Building confidence and support.
- The Perfectionist: Understanding their excessive standards.
- The Overwhelmed Individual: Addressing their challenges with engagement.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is particularly beneficial for:

• - Managers who are seeking effective ways to engage with strong-willed team members and are experiencing fatigue in communication.
• - Professionals feeling stagnated in their workplace interactions, perceiving them as futile.
• - Employees curious about what their supervisors think during 1on1 sessions.
• - Anyone who seeks to improve relationships within teams, including peers and colleagues.

While the archived footage is available for viewing, please note that live questions will not be addressed following the viewing.

Event Details:

• - When: September 7, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (JST)
• - Where: Online Platform

Presenter:
Tomokazu Mochizuki, a small business consultant, brings two decades of experience from the amusement industry and has held over 700 1on1 meetings. His expertise lies in maximizing organizational potential through impactful conversations that foster trust and communication. In 2025, he founded CoreStep Partners, focusing on providing solutions to business leaders, emphasizing emotional connection rather than merely pushing prescribed logic.

Registration and Participation:

• - Cost: Free
• - Capacity: 60 participants
• - Organizer: C&R Corporation

For more information and to register, please visit this link. Deadline for registration is 1:00 PM on September 7, 2026.

Contact Information:

For inquiries, please reach out to C&R Corporation's PEC Seminar Team at [email protected].

New Online Training Services:

C&R’s educational division, PEC, is excited to announce the launch of an online training program titled 'PECスタ'. This program includes archived webinars covering a range of topics from IT and digital fields to creative solutions. This initiative aids companies in workforce training and upskilling. For further details, please visit this link.

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