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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance's ODDO Program Testing in Mihara City

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Holdings, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has embarked on an innovative organizational transformation initiative called ODDO. This marks the introduction of ODDO, an acronym for Organization Development & Do, into the public sector through a pilot program starting in June 2025 in Mihara City, Hiroshima. The initiative is specifically designed for municipal employees, focusing on enhancing organizational culture and employee engagement via introspective dialogue and self-evolution.

Background and Purpose of the Pilot Program

In recent years, municipalities are increasingly facing complex challenges such as depopulation and the aging society, necessitating adaptable and creative responses. The spotlight is now on fostering an environment that encourages employee autonomy and inter-departmental collaboration. ODDO operates on unique diagnostic logic to visualize organizational states, leading to insightful dialogues that promote organic advancement and improvement within the entity.

As a service initially implemented in the private sector, this collaboration with Mihara City represents the first foray into leveraging ODDO in public administration, reflecting a significant shift in organizational development approaches.

Overview of the Pilot Experiment

• - Duration: June 2025 - December 2025 (tentative)
• - Target Departments: Selected offices within Mihara City Hall (Economic and General Affairs Departments)
• - Oversight: General Affairs Department, Employee Unit

The pilot will incorporate various activities, including:

• - Conducting an online survey via ODDO
• - Providing an analytical report based on the survey results
• - Facilitating interactive workshops and validating the organizational transformation through action plans

The program aims to achieve:

• - Visualization of critical organizational challenges that need immediate attention
• - Establishing a common understanding of values and issues through dialogues
• - Cultivating a sense of unity by promoting voluntary engagements

Expectations from the Mihara City Hall

Mihara City officials are keen to enhance not only employee engagement metrics but also to recognize challenges through analysis and ensuing dialogues. This holistic process stands to uplift the organizational atmosphere, setting the stage for meaningful transformation within the city administration. For more information, visit Mihara City Official Website.

Future Outlook

Through this pilot, the effectiveness of ODDO in local government will be scrutinized, paving the way for potential expansion to municipalities nationwide. Moreover, it aims to foster a new support model that contributes to resolving local issues through collaboration with local businesses, ultimately revitalizing the economy in the region and supporting sustainable organizational structures.

About ODDO

ODDO is a groundbreaking program developed by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Holdings, designed for organizational transformation. It encapsulates seven essential axes necessary for change, establishing correlations with engagement metrics, and visually illustrating gaps between valued priorities and actual performance. With a proprietary diagnostic algorithm, ODDO transcends mere visualization of data, fostering behaviors that catalyze transformation within organizations.

For detailed information, visit the ODDO Service Page.

Contact Information

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Holdings, Business Development Department
Email: [email protected]
Website: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Holdings
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