Program structure
For corporations:
Customized programs
ICS offers fully customized executive education programs for organizations. We partner with the organization to design the program content, schedule, and other features according to the business goals and human resource development objectives. Programs can be as compact as 5 days and as long as a few years. Feedback sessions and individual or group coaching sessions are popular to maximize the benefits of the program.
Customized program examples:
| Company | Goal | Region, Participants | Language | Duration | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company A | Group company merger | Domestic, Middle managers | Japanese | weekends x 6 months |
Industry trend and measures, mini MBA cources (corporate finance, M&A, etc.), CEO challenge, innovation, digital transformation, etc. |
| Company B | Enhance management skiils | Domestic, Senior managers | Japanese | 5 days | Corporate finance, cross-boarder M&A, negotiation skills, competitive strategy, marketing, global leadership |
| Company C | Public speaking | Domestic, Executives | Japanese | 4 hours | Speeches and presentations in English, effective public speaking |
| Company D | New leader training | Global, Rising senior managers | English | 5 days x 3 modules |
CEO challenge, digital transformation, Global HR management, leadership, innovation, etc. |
| Company E | Establish global standard | Global, Middle to senior leaders | English | 5 days + 7 days |
Management strategy, head / overseas office visits, groupwork |
| Company F | Strengthen global competition | Global, Junior | English | 5 days | Finance, programming, group work, presentation, corporate culture |
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Language
For business schools:
Tokyo immersion programs
ICS provides customized programs for top business schools worldwide, in aim to enhance understanding of business innovation and technology in Japan, through sessions, company visits, and discussions provided by ICS faculty. Participants compare situations in his / her own country and globally, to envision how they can make impact in future businesses.
Business school examples:
- Berlin School of Creative Leadership
- BEST Alliance (Peking University, Seoul National University, and ICS)
- Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)
- Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)
- Seoul National University (SNU)
- Sungkyunkwan University (SKK)
For corporations:
Executive forums
Executive forums are exclusive programs with fixed corporate memberships. Participants not only learn from experts but from each other, developing a strong cohort throughout the program. Each participant gains practical learning that is applicable to his / her company. Some programs have continued over a decade with different participants nominated by the firm.
Executive forum examples:
- Digital Transformation Forum (co-created by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and ICS):
Representatives from each organization learn and discuss current global digital situations, network beyond industry to create new synergies and lead future business environment in Japan. - Leading for Sustainability Forum:
Guided by ICS faculty and field experts, your next-gen leadership team will develop and present a project to move the sustainability flag forward for your company.
For individuals:
Open-enrollment programs
ICS collaborates with the Nikkei Business School to provide MBA essentials to business professionals in various stages in their career.