"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."
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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
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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)
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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
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Diversity
Marketing Integration
The Role of Female Employees/ Executives in the Business Environment
Successfully incorporating Foreign Nationals in Organizations
