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Free Online Seminar: Transforming Adversity into Opportunity

On December 12, 2025, C&R Agency will host a free online seminar designed for middle management and leaders titled "Transforming Adversity into Opportunity: A Professional's Perspective Connecting the Field to Management."

About the Seminar

In today's rapidly changing world, the individuals who stand between the ground level and management face tough decisions daily. Challenges such as communication gaps between the field and top management, the difficulty in keeping up with directives from above, and confusion over one's career paths can create an environment of adversity. How should we navigate these challenges?

This seminar invites Yoshio Shimo, an experienced practitioner who has firmly held a dual perspective of valuing the field while maintaining an executive viewpoint. Through his career journey, Shimo will share insights on how to turn adversities into opportunities and address the question, "What does it mean to live as a professional?"

Whether you are a current middle manager, a team leader, or a young professional aspiring to take on leadership roles, you will find the content of this seminar beneficial. We will take that first step together toward producing value without fear of change.

Seminar Content

• - Understanding and overcoming adversity
• - Maintaining an overview that connects the field to management
• - Avoiding common pitfalls middle managers face in aligning with the field
• - Generating ideas through unexpected combinations
• - Insights into thorough customer-focused differentiation
• - Building agile teams and effective leadership that embrace change
• - The importance of engaging with real-world practices

Who Should Attend?

• - Middle managers and leaders struggling between field operations and management
• - Team leaders facing challenges adjusting to change
• - Young professionals aiming for leadership roles
• - Individuals feeling uncertain about their career paths and work styles
• - Those interested in creating value from a customer perspective

Event Details

• - Date and Time: December 12, 2025, from 7 PM to 8 PM (JST)
• - Format: Online
• - Speaker Profile: Yoshio Shimo, CEO of OrganTech, Director at C&R Agency, and Director at Solasentos, started his career at Hino Motors in 1981 after graduating from Waseda University. Shimo played a pivotal role in the development of the first model of the large tour bus, "Serena," in 1990. Rising through the ranks to become Executive Officer then Senior Executive at Toyota Motors in 2016, he has strengthened alliances within the Toyota Group and worked on addressing social issues through strategic partnerships. Shimo emphasizes practical leadership that maintains a connection to the field while also holding a broader organizational perspective. In 2024, he became CEO of OrganTech and is set to unveil next-generation implants in 2025 amidst new medical challenges.
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Limit: 60 participants
• - Registration Deadline: December 12, 2025, by 8 PM (JST)

Additional Information

For more details and to register, please visit here.

About C&R Agency

Since its establishment in 1990, C&R Agency has been a pioneer in the creator agency field, offering services such as career counseling and seminars aimed at supporting the career development of creators. With the mission to enhance the lifelong value of professionals, C&R Agency continues to work on various initiatives to create an environment where creators can maximize their potential and contribute to value creation for clients.