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First Wednesday

"First Wednesday" is an exclusive meeting (salon) hosted by Kishi & Associates that brings together corporate executives and other professionals from a diverse range of industries.

The meeting offers its members and excellent opportunity to exchange views and knowledge on critical issues confronting those in decision-making positions. Each event features a key speaker who addresses a particular topic by presenting a case study based on a real life experience. Following the presentation, members engage in open discussions by examining the case and exchanging views on the topic.

The purpose of these meetings is to encourage an exchange of views and to have members take away business insights gained through these meetings, and to apply what has been learnt back to their own management.

In short, members of the meeting are given the chance to discuss topics that are of highest priority, including finding the answers to key questions such as "What are the priorities for top management," and "What actions should be taken."

  • Examples from past First Wednesday's topics
    • The Role of CEO

        The Role of CEOs in Global Companies

        Issues for Management following Mergers

        Improving productivity in operating a company in Japan for Global Multinationals / Improving productivity in oversea operations for Japanese Multinationals

    • Issues for Business Management

        Encouraging Entrepreneurship

        The Increase of Market Share in Overseas Markets

        HR issues in Overseas Markets (HR issues for non-Japanese companies in Japan)

        Risk Management

        Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    • Marketing

        Implementing an Effective Marketing Mix

        Strengthening the Power of a Brand

        Wise use of Partnerships with Advertising Companies

        Effective Use of Public Relations

        Improving Productivity in Business Development

        Possible Problems with Media and how to deal with these Issues

        Marketing to the Senior Market

    • Diversity

        Marketing Integration

        The Role of Female Employees/ Executives in the Business Environment

        Successfully incorporating Foreign Nationals in Organizations

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