Global Daigaku.com Domestic Newsletter Vol. 22 Education & Training in Japan, Online and Overseas http://www.globaldaigaku.com April 2003 Edition - Vol.22 Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars AMA International presents Fundamentals of Management Sales Presentation Skills Senior Project Management KHA Associates presents Conflict Management and Negotiation The Economist Conferences presents Second Roundtable on Branding in Japan Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Canadian International School (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan) - K-12 Horizon Japan International School (Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Japan) - K to 6 The Montessori School of Tokyo (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan) - 18 months to 12 years old The American School in Japan (Nakameguro-ku & Chofu, Japan) - Pre-K through Grade 12 The British School in Tokyo (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan) - Ages 3-13 Queen Mary, University of London (London, England, UK) - University Global Daigaku.com Recommended Seminars AMA Presents Fundamentals of Management Date: May 16-17, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club This practical training is designed to give you the skills to solve the key problems faced by every new or prospective manager. You'll discover how to meet your current responsibilities and develop a solid foundation of proven managerial know-how that will prepare you for further career development. Gain acceptance as "the boss" - regardless of your age or experience Learn the difference between managing and learning, and win commitment and cooperation from your staff Delegate for greater productivity Conduct performance appraisals that develop your staff's talents Learn how to achieve high productivity and create an atmosphere that allows people to flourish Sales Presentation Skills Date: May 30-31, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club This leading AMA Program will show your sales people how to stand up and sell. From understanding your clients needs to tailoring contents and message, to planning and delivering techniques to close more deals, your sales people will learn best by doing. Structure your sales presentation logically to persuade customers Offer clear, precise solutions to your customer's specific problems Deliver an enthusiastic, passionate, and convincing presentation Overcome anxiety once and for all Use the most effective media such as Power Point Senior Project Management Date: June 5-7, 2003 Venue: Tokyo American Club This course builds on the project management fundamentals and emphasizes how a manager insures that effective project management behaviors are taking place in their projects, programs, departments, and companies. Learn how leading companies such as Compaq, American Express and NASA have introduced basic and simple systems for planning and control. Create a project-based system in your company and programs Properly identifying and analyzing risk is a critical process for successful project planning KHA Associates Presents Conflict Management and Negotiation Date: May 19-20, 2003 Venue: Citigroup Center A certain amount of conflict can be expected in all areas of life – and this workshop addresses ways to resolve, not avoid, conflicts. The workshop focuses on the skills needed to handle conflicts at work, home, and in life – turning conflicts into positive confrontations. Learn the role of assertive behavior and communication in conflict management and negotiation Practice communication styles that are appropriate and effective Approach difficult situations with confidence Establish better working relationships Learn strategies to reduce and invite less conflict 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: Balancing local and global brand objectives Brand valuation and return on investment: what is not measured and not managed Fusion of brand and business strategy Demand creation: optimising the link between customer desire and brand ambition Crisis brand management: are you prepared for your brand's worst nightmare Retail and consumer: market revolution in Japan: powerful ways to influence buying habits and capture the yen spent The crucial success factors of branding in a B2B environment Multiple brand management: creating synergy not internal conflict Featured speakers this year include: Keiji Tachikawa, President and CEO NTT DoCoMo Michael O Johnson, President of Walt Disney International The Walt Disney Company Peter Maslen, President, Starbucks Coffee International John Elkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FutureBrand Worldwide Kevin Allen, Executive Vice President, Director of Corporate Development McCann Erickson WorldGroup Yoshikuni Hirose, Professor of Accounting, Waseda University Hotaka Katahira, Professor of Economics, Tokyo University and many more... Register through Global Daigaku,com and receive a special discounted rate! Global Daigaku.com Recommended Schools (Recent GD Profiles) Canadian International School (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN) - Grades K-12 Fully accredited by the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) in Canada, Canadian International School (CIS) has been offering Junior and Senior High School programs and will open its Kindergarten and Elementary School programs this year. CIS strives to give its students the education they need in order to find a meaningful place in today's increasingly complex international world. Since course credits are fully transferable, students may choose to transfer to Richmond International High School, or to other schools in Canada, the United States, or other countries around the world. Horizon Japan International School (Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, JAPAN) - Grades: K to 6 Having recently opened its doors in April 2003, Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is a Kindergarten and Elementary school accredited by the Japanese Government (Gakkou Houjin). The school offers programs for students in K - 6. One of only three international elementary schools in Yokohama city, accredited by the Kanagawa Prefectural Government, students graduating from HJIS will be able to attend regular Japanese junior high schools as well as other schools abroad. Although the instruction medium is English-based on an international curriculum, for parents who might be concerned about their child's Japanese ability, the school also provides an intensive Japanese language education following the Monbukagakusho guidelines. The Montessori School of Tokyo (Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN) - Ages: 18 months - 12 years old The Montessori School of Tokyo (MST) has its roots in the Sunshine Montessori School (established 1983) and the Little People Montessori School (established 1997). Due to the commitment to Montessori principles of both Little People and Sunshine, it was a natural progression to the establishment of an elementary school which will allow families the opportunity to continue their children's education in the Montessori system. September 2003 will see this vision come to life in the opening of the first Montessori elementary school in Tokyo. The American School in Japan (Nakameguro-ku & Chofu, Tokyo, JAPAN) - Grades: Pre-K through 12 Founded in 1902, The American School in Japan (ASIJ) is a private, co-educational day school that provides high quality, U.S.-style, pre-K–12 college preparatory education. The Nursery–Kindergarten (NK) program (ages 3-5) is housed on the Nakameguro campus, while K–12 programs are located 14 kilometers west of Tokyo, on the Chofu campus. With a highly qualified faculty of nearly 140, and over 1,400 students from more than 40 nations, ASIJ is one of the oldest and most respected international institutions in Japan. While the ASIJ curriculum is inspired by the best in American education, the School community embodies its long-standing ideals of cultural diversity and global perspective. The British School in Tokyo (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN) - Ages: 3 to 13 The British School in Tokyo was officially opened in 1989 by the incumbent British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher with just 63 girls and boys on roll. The School was established to meet the needs of parents who wished their children to receive a British-style primary education in Tokyo. The School's reputation was spreading both nationally and internationally and the existing site could no longer accommodate the growing demand for places. The present modern building with state-of-the-art facilities was opened on 14 May, 1998 and provides a bright and stimulating environment for over 350 children aged three to 13. Queen Mary, University of London (London, England, UK) - University Queen Mary is one of the four largest Colleges of the University of London alongside Kings College, Imperial College and University College London. It is internationally recognised as a leading teaching and research institution with several leading international research units such as the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials. The College incorporates the world famous Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, a major centre for medical and dental teaching and research. International Schools in Japan Feature Article now online (Tokyo Weekender) The Weekender Online Feature Article - International Schools in Japan 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 international schools in Japan. Check it out online at the Weekender Online. Global Daigaku.com - enabling individuals and corporate members to become more competitive in the global marketplace. For additional information-->counselling@globaldaigaku.com ★ For inquiries related to content or advertising opportunities, contact: info@globaldaigaku.com ★ To be added to, or removed from, our mailing list, contact: newsletter@globaldaigaku.com Copyright(c) Global Daigaku.com, Inc. All rights reserved. Global Daigaku.com, Inc. Chez Irene Bldg. 2F 7-4-7 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Web site: http://www.globaldaigaku.com