Global Daigaku.com Domestic Newsletter Vol. 20 Education & Training in Japan, Online and Overseas http://www.globaldaigaku.com February 2003 Edition - Vol.20 Upcoming Event Information US Universities Reception Spring Study in Canada Fair Study in Sunny San Diego Scholarship Campaign Thinking of studying in the US? How about beautiful San Diego? Alliant International University is offering a one-year scholarship (tuition, room & board included)！ Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars AMA International presents Sales Management Workshop Coaching for Performance Interpersonal Communication Skills Problem Solving & Decision Making Asian Venture Forums presents 2003 AVF / JAPAN: PRIVATE EQUITY IN JAPAN The Economist Conferences presents Second Roundtable on Branding in Japan Introducing KHA Associates Specializing in Cross-Cultural Competence, Global Leadership, Interpersonal Communication Skills and Work/Life Balance. Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Centenary College (Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA) - University, ESL Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, New Hampshire, USA) - University, Graduate, ESL Upcoming Event Information US Universities Reception Date: Monday March 3, 2003 - 4:00PM - 5:30PM Venue: Tokyo Hilton, Shinjuku Students and parents will have the opportunity to meet individually with 15 US University representatives. For additional information, or to pre-register for this event, please contact the Global Daigaku.com office by telephone (03) 3568-6431 or e-mail. Spring Study in Canada Fair Date: Sunday March 9, 2003 - 10：00AM - 5:00PM Venue: Canadian Embassy in Japan The Canadian Education Alliance (CEA) will be presenting a special Spring Study in Canada Fair. Representatives from 25 leading Canadian Universities, University-Colleges, Community Colleges, Language Academies, HIgh Schools, and Specialty Institutions such as the Vancouver Film School, will be in Tokyo to discuss their programs. Presentation Schedule: 10:30-11:15 "Study in Canada" Information Session 11:15-12:00 Presentation by Vancouver Film School 13:00-13:30 Presentation by Japanese MBA grad of University of British Columbia (UBC) 13:30-14:00 Presentation by University of Victoria 14:00-14:30 Presentation by Columbia College regarding their University Transfer program 14:30-15:00 Presentation by LaSalle College on the cities of Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver Thinking of Studying in the US? Consider beautiful San Diego! A full, one-year scholarship is being offered to a student from Japan!!! Study in Sunny San Diego Scholarship Campaign This contest is open to all students in Japan considering full-time study at the San Diego campus of Alliant International University. Interested students must write a short essay of 200-500 words on the following topic: "Why I want to attend Alliant International University" Grand Prize: 1 full, one-year scholarship (including tuition, room and board) for undergraduate study at Alliant International University's San Diego campus. Other Prizes: Up to 5 partial tuition scholarships ranging from $1,000 and $5,000 applicable to the first year of either undergraduate or graduate study at Alliant International University's San Diego campus. Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars AMA Presents Sales Management Workshop Date: March 5-6, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club Many companies in Japan still do not recognize the vital importance of effective sales force management. This seminar will provide leading-edge, up-to-date insights into the basic components needed to run a successful sales force in Japan and the skills sales managers of all levels must possess to be effective. Some questions that will be addressed are: Does your sales department have in place the fundamental components to support the organization? How do you know whether your sales force is selling or taking orders? Is it necessary to keep records of every field sales call? Does the sales manager clearly identify the performance requirements to his subordinates? Coaching for Performance Date: March 14-15, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club This seminar will provide your Japanese managers with Best Practice skills needed to achieve business objectives. AMA Coaching for Performance is directly concerned with the immediate improvement of performance through the development of skills by mean of tutoring and instruction. Your Managers will learn how to: Improve employee performance and job satisfaction Activate your company's Performance Management system Empower their team to become more productive, effective and committed program Interpersonal Communication Skills Date: March 19-20, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club Effective interpersonal communication is a fundamental skill for anyone in business! Leadership Teamwork Negotiation Sales Coaching and more all depend on your ability to communicate effectively. Today, more than ever before, your success depends upon the combined cooperation, commitment and action of people... your success depends on superior interpersonal communications skills. Maximize personal and organizational performance by eliminating misunderstandings Develop credibility based on trust and respect through advocacy and positive assertiveness Influence others and motivate them to profitable action Minimize conflict and build group commitment in order to save time, energy and talent by improving the entire "people" side of your job Problem Solving & Decision Making Date: April 4-5, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club As organizations "right size," the experienced, street-smart, "can do" manager is an extremely valuable asset. This program is about the 20 percent of your work that produces 80 percent of your results. It's about understanding the critical differences between problem solving and true decision making-and using your skills and "street sense." Overcome common errors in thinking that are disastrous for other decision makers Effectively mesh your decision-making style with that of others Expand your creativity: remove "blinders"and "see around corners" Overcome the psychological stress of problem solving and decision making Assess individuals "risk style"and determining an appropriate level of risk for the situation Asian Venture Forums presents 2003 AVF / JAPAN: PRIVATE EQUITY IN JAPAN Date: March 17-18, 2003 Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Tokyo Focusing exclusively on the timely opportunities being presented by the Japanese market, serious fund managers, institutional investors, corporate executives, and professionals involved in private equity cannot afford to miss PRIVATE EQUITY IN JAPAN - The Greatest Buyout Opportunity of All Times? Some key topics being discussed include: Buyouts in the Land of the Rising Sun Finding the Gems in Keiretsu and Family Companies What the Deal Demands Riding the Real-Estate Cycle Is Japan Generating the Necessary Deal-Flow to Invest More? Big Money Looking for a Home The Economist Conferences presents Second Roundtable on Branding in Japan Brand mythology: results-driven strategies to leverage the brand story Date: May 28, 2003 Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Tokyo By their very nature brands are intangible and so crafting a winning brand can be an elusive exercise. However, even the most successful brands, which embody a story and personality of their own, reveal common properties that can be identified, evaluated and exploited. Taking a pragmatic approach, this Roundtable will seek to explain how successful brands are established, sustained and protected to achieve long-term growth and profitability. Some of the key areas of discussion include: Fusion of the brand and business strategy Brand management in crisis and recession Delivering global brands in foreign markets Industrial versus consumer sector branding – what are the fundamentals? Measuring brand performance: return on investment How does branding via the Internet drive consumer behaviour? Global and local case studies of failure and success in various industries Introducing KHA Associates KHA Associates addresses a wide range of corporate training needs, and specializes in: Cross-Cultural Competence, Global Leadership, Communication, and Interaction, Assertiveness and Interpersonal Communication Skills and Work/Life Balance. Workshops include: Positive Steps to Global Leadership Global Interaction Assertiveness Skills Assertiveness Skills for Women Resolving Cross-Cultural Conflict in the Workplace To see all of the workshops offered by KHA Associates, click here Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Centenary College (Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA) - University, ESL Centenary College prepares students for a bright future through a number of academic major programs designed to launch you into the career of your dreams. From Business to Equine Studies, Computer Information Systems to Fashion Design, Centenary offers a variety of high quality programs, all with outstanding faculty, low student-to-professor ratios and a proven track record of successful job placement and academic excellence. There are 20 undergraduate and 7 graduate programs: strong majors include: Equine (National Ranking every year for the past ten years), Education, English & Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Arts & Design, Social Sciences and Psychology, International Studies, Mathematics, and Biology. The College Core Curriculum emphasizes Career Tracks in combination with a solid Liberal Arts Foundation. Southern New Hampshire University (Manchester, New Hampshire, USA) - University, Graduate, ESL Located on a quiet, suburban campus of more than 300 acres, Southern New Hampshire University is a small, private university located about one hour north of Boston in the small city of Manchester, which is ranked one of the best small cities in the USA. The Divisions of Business, Hospitality, and Liberal Arts offer a wide variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees. Facilities include a recently completed academic center with computerized classrooms, stock trading room, and lecture theaters, as well as new dormitories, a Hospitality Center, Fitness Center, and much, much more. Southern New Hampshire University is also one of the leading online distance education providers in the US, and its online Graduate Business program was ranked among the nation's top 22 distance education programs by U.S. News and World Report. Japanese Language Schools Feature Article now online (Tokyo Weekender) The Weekender Online Feature Article - Japanese Language Schools Global Daigaku.com President & CEO, James Yellowlees', latest educational article for the Tokyo Weekender is now both in print and online. This month's feature focuses on learning Japanese and Japanese language schools. Check it out online at the Weekender Online. Global Daigaku.com - enabling individuals and corporate members to become more competitive in the global marketplace. 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