Cultural Evolution: Unveiling the Nuances of Asian Corporate Culture from the 90s to Today
Asian corporate culture has long been respected and admired for its discipline, work ethic, efficiency and dedication to achieving...
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Sep 20, 20233 min read
The role of rituals and traditions in Asian corporate culture
Asian corporate culture is known for its significant rituals and traditions that play a vital role in shaping the business landscape....
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Revolutionizing Asian Corporate Culture: The AI and Robotics Frontier
In the world of technology and business, Asia has undoubtedly emerged as a global powerhouse, leading the charge in adopting and...
Sep 6, 20232 min read
The Profound Impact of Confucianism on Asian Corporate Culture
Asian corporate culture is often characterized by its unique blend of tradition and modernity. One significant influence shaping this...
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Navigating the Divide: Exploring Contrasts Between Western and Asian Corporate Cultures
In the cutthroat world of business, there are very few things that are considered almost self-evident. Amongst them figures the following...
Aug 23, 20232 min read
Omotenashi: Elevating Hospitality to an Art in Japanese Corporate Culture
Omotenashi is a Japanese word that roughly translates to hospitality. From an etymological point of view, Omotenashi is a compound word....
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Thai Wai: Forming a Respectful Connection in Thai Corporate Culture
In Asian corporate culture, it's quite frequent to demonstrate one's respect through greetings. Perhaps the most famous such greeting is...
Aug 7, 20231 min read
Cultivating Success: The Familial Power Behind South Korea's Chaebols
Thanks to the rising numbers of K-dramas, most people are now familiar with the term "Chabeol" and the luxurious lifestyle it entails....
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Unlocking Success at the Gemba: The Power of Hands-On Management
Gemba (現場) is a Japanese word that roughly translates to "the actual place". Fun fact: Gemba can also be used by detectives to refer to...
Jul 26, 20232 min read
From the Boardroom to the Banquet: Unveiling the Power of Hoesik in Korean Corporate Culture
In many countries, coworkers meet for dinner or drinks after work. In South Korea, that phenomenon is so usual that they have a special...
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Embracing Hansei: The Power of Reflection and Continuous Improvement
Admitting one's wrongdoings is amongst the most difficult things one could do. It requires a lot of hindsight and self-reflection in...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Unmasking Karoshi: The Silent Toll of Japan's Workaholic Culture
There are many people who take pride in being hardworking. Few have been so immersed in their work that they actually die from it. In...
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Guanxi: How Networking Is Still Prevalent in Corporate Culture
Contrary to what some people might think, networking is a practice as old as time, especially in the cutthroat world of business. The...
Jun 25, 20232 min read
A Deep Dive in Japanese Corporate Culture: The Concept of Nemawashi
One of Japan's most interesting innovations in the domain of corporate culture is definitely the concept of Nemawashi. In Japanese,...
Jun 18, 20232 min read
A deep dive in Japan's corporate culture: the concept of Kaizen
By Maria Zoi Michailidou- Corporate Culture Correspondent at YNBC As the Japanese proverb goes, virtue is not knowing but doing. Japan...
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