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Winding Paths to Success
Chart a Career in Uncertain Times
Buch von Nobuko Kobayashi
Sprache: Englisch

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Japanese women are an enigma to the world. Demure and exotic, they are often portrayed as sufferers in the chauvinistic culture - for example, married women on average spend as twice as long time on chores compared to their partners. Designated to a second-class citizen status in the working world, they are ultra-minority in the decision-making positions (e.g. half of public companies have all-male boards). It is lamentable when more than thirty years have passed since the Equal Employment Act was enacted in 1987.

"And where are the women?" asks a perplexed Belgian CEO who freshly assumed his role at a blue-chip Japanese company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings. This book tries to answer this question through firsthand interviews with successful senior Japanese women who have embarked on a career around 1987, thus approaching retirement. They range from corporate, entrepreneurs to academic. They are a minority compared to their male peers in the cohort, but they present a wide spectrum of how a minority can carve out a long and rewarding career. Diversity of their colorful lives tells a reality of Japanese women not relegated to a monolithic, victimized position in the society. Often their careers take an unexpected turn making them more thrilling rides than straightforward paths of men. The mentors play an important role. The role models are often amiss, but not missed by these trailblazers. It is also about riding the wave - if the employer is routing for women to ascend, why feel ashamed about seizing the opportunity? They are tales of individual struggles and triumphs. The women are funny and forthcoming. Much has changed throughout their career, but there is still a long way to go. Having been there done that, they share their observations for what needs to be done.

Prefacing these stories will be the societal context within which the readers should associate each chronicle. Fresh Tracks offers lessons on individual survival and provides a recipe for further societal changes to pave the way for next generation. Each chapter will include a list of recommendations which the public and private sectors can make so Japan can further facilitate the rise of women in the working world.

Key takeaways:
* How to craft successful careers from an underdog position
* What advantages and disadvantages Japanese society offer working women
* How to make the working world more gender-equitable
Japanese women are an enigma to the world. Demure and exotic, they are often portrayed as sufferers in the chauvinistic culture - for example, married women on average spend as twice as long time on chores compared to their partners. Designated to a second-class citizen status in the working world, they are ultra-minority in the decision-making positions (e.g. half of public companies have all-male boards). It is lamentable when more than thirty years have passed since the Equal Employment Act was enacted in 1987.

"And where are the women?" asks a perplexed Belgian CEO who freshly assumed his role at a blue-chip Japanese company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings. This book tries to answer this question through firsthand interviews with successful senior Japanese women who have embarked on a career around 1987, thus approaching retirement. They range from corporate, entrepreneurs to academic. They are a minority compared to their male peers in the cohort, but they present a wide spectrum of how a minority can carve out a long and rewarding career. Diversity of their colorful lives tells a reality of Japanese women not relegated to a monolithic, victimized position in the society. Often their careers take an unexpected turn making them more thrilling rides than straightforward paths of men. The mentors play an important role. The role models are often amiss, but not missed by these trailblazers. It is also about riding the wave - if the employer is routing for women to ascend, why feel ashamed about seizing the opportunity? They are tales of individual struggles and triumphs. The women are funny and forthcoming. Much has changed throughout their career, but there is still a long way to go. Having been there done that, they share their observations for what needs to be done.

Prefacing these stories will be the societal context within which the readers should associate each chronicle. Fresh Tracks offers lessons on individual survival and provides a recipe for further societal changes to pave the way for next generation. Each chapter will include a list of recommendations which the public and private sectors can make so Japan can further facilitate the rise of women in the working world.

Key takeaways:
* How to craft successful careers from an underdog position
* What advantages and disadvantages Japanese society offer working women
* How to make the working world more gender-equitable
Über den Autor

NOBUKO KOBAYASHI is a partner at EY-Parthenon, a strategic consulting arm of EY. A Japanese and English bilingual professional based in Tokyo, she contributes opinions and columns regularly to Nikkei Asia, Japan Times and frequently appears on international media platforms such as the BBC. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MS/BS from the University of Tokyo.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Prologue xi

1 Levity 1

Yuki Shingu Makes a Brilliant Comeback to IT Career After Nursing Care Leave 4

Japan--Almost Silent over #MeToo 14

Why Having Women at the Top Is Not Enough 18

2 Independence 23

Makiko Nakamori Approaches Corporate Governance with Resolve 26

Gender Diversity in Japan Inc. Must Blast Past Tokenism 34

Women Must Learn to Harness the Power of Networking 37

3 Purpose 43

Mami Kataoka Believes in the Power of Art to Change the World 46

Every Day Is International Men's Day in Japan 56

Companies Must Face Up to the Downsides of Workplace Diversity 59

4 Altruism 67

Ayako Sonoda Inherits Altruism and Entrepreneurism Passed from Her Mother 70

Let's Get Real About Female Equality in Corporate Japan 80

Rolling with the Punches Hurts Japanese Women 84

5 Conviction 91

Miyuki Suzuki Drives Change as Outsider from Within 94

Meetings with Women That "Take Too Long" Are a Good Thing 104

Kawaii Culture Hurts Japanese Women in Business 107

6 Leadership 111

Masami Katakura Realizes Her Leadership Potential with Help from a Mentor 114

Former Princess Mako's Marriage Holds a Mirror to Japan 123

Japan's Language Gender Divide Hurts Women at Work 126

7 Growth 131

Ryoko Nagata Stays Clear of Cigarettes in a Tobacco Company 134

Japan Must Break the Glass Fence Keeping Mothers at Home 143

Japanese Companies Must Capitalize on the Gender Gap Disclosure Rule 146

8 Curiosity 153

Noriko Osumi Normalizes Women in Science 156

Japan Needs More STEM Research, Not Tours, to Revive Innovation 167

Women Can Help Revive Innovation for Japan Inc. 171

9 Ambition 179

Yumi Narushima Returns to Benesse After Running a Girls' School 182

Japan Must Reform Its Antiquated Marriage Laws 195

Japan's Miss Contests Reflect Society's High Demands on Women 198

10 Competence 205

Masae Yamanaka Builds Career in Sales Traversing Four Companies 208

C-Suite: The Last Frontier for Foreigners Eyeing Japan Inc. 223

Can Japan Have Prosperity Without Growth? 226

11 Homecoming 233

Chikako Matsumoto, World Bank Alum, Thrives at Japanese Trust Bank 236

Japanese Companies Can No Longer Expect Lifetime Loyalty from Workers 250

Gender Equity Is Coming to Japan's Workplaces 253

12 Resilience 259

Yasuko Gotoh Breaks Ground for Women Career Bureaucrats 262

Japanese Businesswomen Need More Than a Place at the Table 277

Employers Should Encourage Risk- Taking to Beat Impostor Syndrome 281

Acknowledgments 287

Index 291
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Betriebswirtschaft
Genre: Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 300
Inhalt: 320 S.
ISBN-13: 9781394157990
ISBN-10: 1394157991
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 1W394157990
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Kobayashi, Nobuko
Hersteller: Wiley John + Sons
Maße: 232 x 157 x 30 mm
Von/Mit: Nobuko Kobayashi
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.12.2023
Gewicht: 0,634 kg
preigu-id: 126753827
Über den Autor

NOBUKO KOBAYASHI is a partner at EY-Parthenon, a strategic consulting arm of EY. A Japanese and English bilingual professional based in Tokyo, she contributes opinions and columns regularly to Nikkei Asia, Japan Times and frequently appears on international media platforms such as the BBC. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MS/BS from the University of Tokyo.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Prologue xi

1 Levity 1

Yuki Shingu Makes a Brilliant Comeback to IT Career After Nursing Care Leave 4

Japan--Almost Silent over #MeToo 14

Why Having Women at the Top Is Not Enough 18

2 Independence 23

Makiko Nakamori Approaches Corporate Governance with Resolve 26

Gender Diversity in Japan Inc. Must Blast Past Tokenism 34

Women Must Learn to Harness the Power of Networking 37

3 Purpose 43

Mami Kataoka Believes in the Power of Art to Change the World 46

Every Day Is International Men's Day in Japan 56

Companies Must Face Up to the Downsides of Workplace Diversity 59

4 Altruism 67

Ayako Sonoda Inherits Altruism and Entrepreneurism Passed from Her Mother 70

Let's Get Real About Female Equality in Corporate Japan 80

Rolling with the Punches Hurts Japanese Women 84

5 Conviction 91

Miyuki Suzuki Drives Change as Outsider from Within 94

Meetings with Women That "Take Too Long" Are a Good Thing 104

Kawaii Culture Hurts Japanese Women in Business 107

6 Leadership 111

Masami Katakura Realizes Her Leadership Potential with Help from a Mentor 114

Former Princess Mako's Marriage Holds a Mirror to Japan 123

Japan's Language Gender Divide Hurts Women at Work 126

7 Growth 131

Ryoko Nagata Stays Clear of Cigarettes in a Tobacco Company 134

Japan Must Break the Glass Fence Keeping Mothers at Home 143

Japanese Companies Must Capitalize on the Gender Gap Disclosure Rule 146

8 Curiosity 153

Noriko Osumi Normalizes Women in Science 156

Japan Needs More STEM Research, Not Tours, to Revive Innovation 167

Women Can Help Revive Innovation for Japan Inc. 171

9 Ambition 179

Yumi Narushima Returns to Benesse After Running a Girls' School 182

Japan Must Reform Its Antiquated Marriage Laws 195

Japan's Miss Contests Reflect Society's High Demands on Women 198

10 Competence 205

Masae Yamanaka Builds Career in Sales Traversing Four Companies 208

C-Suite: The Last Frontier for Foreigners Eyeing Japan Inc. 223

Can Japan Have Prosperity Without Growth? 226

11 Homecoming 233

Chikako Matsumoto, World Bank Alum, Thrives at Japanese Trust Bank 236

Japanese Companies Can No Longer Expect Lifetime Loyalty from Workers 250

Gender Equity Is Coming to Japan's Workplaces 253

12 Resilience 259

Yasuko Gotoh Breaks Ground for Women Career Bureaucrats 262

Japanese Businesswomen Need More Than a Place at the Table 277

Employers Should Encourage Risk- Taking to Beat Impostor Syndrome 281

Acknowledgments 287

Index 291
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Fachbereich: Betriebswirtschaft
Genre: Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 300
Inhalt: 320 S.
ISBN-13: 9781394157990
ISBN-10: 1394157991
Sprache: Englisch
Herstellernummer: 1W394157990
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Kobayashi, Nobuko
Hersteller: Wiley John + Sons
Maße: 232 x 157 x 30 mm
Von/Mit: Nobuko Kobayashi
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.12.2023
Gewicht: 0,634 kg
preigu-id: 126753827
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