Meetings in Japan: Honne, Tatemae, and Nemawashi… Oh My! with Ken Okamoto

In this week's interview, I chat with Ken Okamoto of Ken One World Consulting. We chat about the importance of a healthy work-life balance, why that can be so difficult to achieve in Japan, and we delve into the topic of Japanese business meetings. Be sure to listen in to  some insight into what you will likely encounter, and how to put in the work ahead of time to set yourself for success in Japanese meetings.

Today's Word:

たてまえ

ta-te-ma-e

Meaning: one's official opinion or stance (though not necessary their personal opinion)

Ken's Links:

LinkedIn
Website
feel free to email Ken at: [email protected]

Related Episodes:

Business Meeting Basics
How to Behave in a Business Meeting
Managing Professional Relationships and Gaijin-Cards with Mac Salman

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