Working Across Cultures
Workshop Proposal · UT Dallas
Japanese and American approaches to communication, leadership and teamwork
Workshop Proposal · UT Dallas
Japanese and American approaches to communication, leadership and teamwork
Overview
Japan and the United States offer a striking comparison — contrasting approaches to communication, decision-making, leadership and workplace relationships.
This workshop explores how those differences shape collaboration and management, through discussion, case studies and experiential activities.
minutes
students + accompanying faculty/staff
delivered in English
Part of the Cross Cultural Human Resource Management in Japan program for the University of Texas at Dallas.
Learning objectives
Identify key differences between Japanese and American workplace cultures.
Understand how cultural expectations influence communication, leadership and decision-making.
Recognize potential misunderstandings in multicultural teams.
Apply Cultural Intelligence (CQ) principles to adapt behavior and improve collaboration.
Agenda · 90 minutes
Short explanations. Real scenarios. Lots of discussion.
Participants draw on their own experiences, challenge assumptions, and consider how to adapt when working in Japan or with Japanese colleagues.
Delivery & logistics
Format
Face-to-face, facilitated workshop
Venue
Central Tokyo — arranged by the client, or with our assistance
Room
Tables set for small-group discussion
Materials
Presentation, case exercises and participant handouts
Facilitator
International trainer in cross-cultural communication and leadership
Proposed investment
Includes preparation and customization, facilitation, materials and travel within central Tokyo. Single session for up to 27 participants. Third-party venue hire billed separately at cost, without markup.
Total incl. tax
¥165,000
Scheduling · May 2027
May 2027 · Tuesday
18
May 2027 · Thursday
20
May 2027 · Tuesday
25
Subject to mutual confirmation of availability.
About us
A Japan-based corporate training and leadership development company specializing in cross-cultural communication, global leadership, teamwork and professional skills.
We combine established management frameworks with experiential learning, turning insight into practical workplace behavior. Some of our clients include:
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Managing Director & co-founder · Platinum Training Consultants
Former international tax advisor with Deloitte, PwC and KPMG in London, New York and Sydney. Since co-founding Platinum in 2009, Andrew has trained thousands of staff in mixed-culture business environments.
Specializations — Cross-cultural communication, presentations, innovation, problem solving, conflict management and negotiation.
Teaching — Professor at Kenichi Ohmae Graduate School of Business, lecturing to MBA candidates on Cross-cultural communication.
Certifications — Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching, Kirkpatrick Training Evaluation, Prosci Change Practitioner and TKI Conflict Management.
Community — Vice-chair of KIWL cycling fundraising, supporting educational projects for Japanese children’s homes.