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Tackling Workforce Shortages in Fukuoka: Imajina's Seminar

In a bid to combat significant workforce shortages and obstacles in business succession within Fukuoka, Imajina Co., Ltd., renowned for its branding support across over 3,000 companies, is hosting an innovative management seminar on June 15, 2026, in Hakata. This seminar will utilize the scientifically-driven diagnostic tool "OBPI" developed in collaboration with the University of Cambridge to unveil methods for organizational transformation aimed at resolving these pressing economic issues.

The Context: Why Now in Fukuoka?

Currently, Fukuoka Prefecture is undergoing revitalization with projects like the "Tenjin Big Bang," yet it grapples with an alarming crisis in human capital. Recent surveys indicate that 48.7% of businesses in Fukuoka report a shortage of full-time employees, with over 60% in the construction and logistics sectors feeling the pinch. Furthermore, the successor absence rate stands at a staggering 50.8%, with 83.7% among companies helmed by leaders under 30 years old, highlighting an urgent need for nurturing next-generation leaders.

An even more alarming finding from the Swiss IMD survey reveals that Japan ranks 60th globally in management education among 64 surveyed countries—placing it near the bottom of the list. Many Japanese organizations promote individuals to management positions without adequately preparing them for interpersonal engagement, resulting in a rise in passive employees who wait for instructions, leading to staggering employee turnover costs of around 6.4 million yen per person.

Solutions Offered by Imajina

Imajina aims to transcend the limitations of traditional management approaches in Japan that rely heavily on intuition and experience by leveraging scientific data.

1. Appropriate Placement through OBPI

Utilizing the scientifically valid OBPI diagnostic tool, developed in partnership with the Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge, Imajina offers a world-class assessment of employee integrity and diligence. This tool eliminates mismatches by visualizing employee traits across twelve distinct metrics, thus ensuring the right fit for every role.

2. Internal Branding for Conceptual Integration

The essence of a brand is not defined by advertising but by its people. Imajina employs a unique four-phase approach (Awareness, Action, Empathy, Expansion) to transform company values into personal commitments among employees, fostering a proactive and engaged organizational culture.

3. Enhancing Business EQ

Led by Yoshiki Sekino, author of the widely regarded "Management Power" series, Imajina equips emerging leaders with the skills needed to empower others—an essential quality for cultivating future leaders.

By redefining managerial practices in Japanese companies from a base in Fukuoka, Imajina aims to create a new model for regional revitalization. This holds significant value as the company draws on its experience with over 3,000 firms to guide a new wave of management practices.

Seminar Details

• - Date & Time: June 15, 2026, from 17:00 to 18:30 (Doors open at 16:45)
• - Venue: Aqua Hakata, 3rd floor, Room D (5-3-8 Nakasu, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka)
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Target Audience: Business owners, executives, HR managers
• - Details & Registration: Imajina Seminar Registration
• - Participation Bonus: Free individual consultation with expert consultants on recruitment, education, PR, etc.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to this event, please contact:

• - Person in Charge: Minami Aoe
• - Phone: 03-3511-5525
• - Fax: 03-3511-8228
• - Email: [email protected]

Join Imajina in this vital seminar to address the contemporary challenges of workforce shortages and succession in Fukuoka, paving the way for a robust future for local businesses.