{"id":89,"date":"2020-08-20T14:28:12","date_gmt":"2020-08-20T05:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2021-02-21T15:04:11","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T06:04:11","slug":"young-professionals-development-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/young-professionals-development-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Professionals Development Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tw-mb-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center tw-eyebrow wp-block-heading\">SUMMARY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center tw-text-wide has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">Build a foundation for advancing your career.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1427\" data-attachment-id=\"691\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/ypdp-program-design-pre-work-and-5-modules\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules.png\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1427\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"YPDP Program Design Pre-Work and 5 Modules\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-300x167.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-1024x571.png\" src=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules.png 2560w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-1536x856.png 1536w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-2048x1142.png 2048w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-1200x669.png 1200w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/YPDP-Program-Design-Pre-Work-and-5-Modules-1980x1104.png 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Program Design At-A-Glance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-c465349 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-c465349-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}.ugb-c465349-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-c465349-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-c465349-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Program enables you to develop <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">soft skills<\/span> while gaining a deeper understanding of your <strong><span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Purpose<\/span><\/strong> so you can be more effective within your organization.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MODULES.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The online Pre-Program Onboarding and Pre-Work module serve as a &#8220;Readiness Check&#8221; helping prospective participants and the professor to confirm that they are ready to participate in the Program. Module 1 provides orientation and final onboarding so all participants are prepared for a rigorous, relevant learning journey. Next, in Modules 2 and 3, participants learn about the components of Leader(ship) Development, Self-Development, and Teamwork, and they begin preparing to launch their <strong><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span><\/strong>. In Module 4, participants are encouraged to develop a personal career management strategy that fits their values, interests, and goals while recognizing the untapped opportunities for growth and development in their current role. Finally, in Module 5, participants use Assigned Readings and Case Studies and a six-step learning model to develop &#8220;soft skills&#8221; (<span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">critical thinking<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">communication<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">leadership<\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">teamwork<\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #ffa500;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">ethical reasoning<\/span>) while learning about the fundamentals of managing innovation in an era of disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><em><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">KNOWING. DOING. BEING. Hallmarks of leadership and professional development programs.<\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUTPUTS.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the number of participants that successfully complete the Program, final outputs in this Program include (1) a <em>Personal Insights Journal (PIJ)<\/em> which helps participants keep track of what they now KNOW as a result of actively participating in the Program, and (2) a<em> Purpose to Impact Plan<\/em> which helps participants think about what they want to DO with what they now KNOW and who they want to BE as a result of this learning experience and the opportunities for reflection it enables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OUTCOMES.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the Goal of this Program is transforming participants&#8217; perspective about their ability to have an Impact on their organization as well as other important people in their life. Consistent with this goal, expected outcomes in this program include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Professionals who can improve their performance by leveraging newly developed <em>Soft Skills<\/em> and greater clarity of professional Purpose.<\/li><li>Professionals who can advance their career by creating more value for their organization.<\/li><li>Professionals who are better positioned to participate in innovation initiatives.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong> <\/strong><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 165, 0);\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">The Thinking Behind The Program<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The knowledge, skills, and insights acquired in this Program have many applications in the workplace making this Program a &#8220;win-win&#8221; for employees and employers alike. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modules 2-4 emulate the professional development techniques that global, top tier business schools use to help newly admitted MBA students to prepare for a transformative MBA Program experience followed by improved performance at work. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Module 5 leverages a unique combination of two highly acclaimed approaches to graduate management education (experienced reflection &amp; case studies) and a learn-by-doing approach to professional learning and development. This module is built on the backbone of an extremely popular second-year Elective Course in a top-tier MBA Program at a well-known business school.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-9cddace ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-9cddace hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-f716411 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-f716411 .ugb-block-title{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><h1 class=\"ugb-block-title\">Key Info<\/h1><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-f716411-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-b3193c2 ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-b3193c2-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">01. Start Dates &amp; Duration<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Pre-Program Onboarding &amp; Pre-Work Starts in March.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Program Starts in early-April.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Ends in late-August\/early September.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; 5-month Program<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-92248d8e-f5bb-4ce4-8cae-a94c345b1395\"><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Fall<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Pre-Program Onboarding &amp; Pre-Work Starts in August.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Program Starts in mid-September.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Ends in early-February.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; 5-month Program<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-502a130 ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-502a130-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">02. Location &amp; Format<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default\"><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; This Program is offered online in a Live Session format via Zoom.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; 20 Live Sessions* (approximately 90 minutes each).<\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">*An average of 4 &#8211; 6 hours of preparation with your Learning Team members is required for every other Live Session in <strong>Module 5<\/strong>. (This reflects the time required to properly analyze a case study).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Completing the reading and writing assignments (in English) in advance of certain Live Sessions is required to achieve the intended learning outcomes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-1784bbf ugb-column--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-1784bbf-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">03. Section Size<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Maximum Number of Students Per Section: Approximately 25 persons.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #7c7c7c;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">&#8211; Admission decisions are made by the <strong>Section Organizer<\/strong>. (Please see <em>Admissions<\/em> &#8211; <em>Who Should Attend<\/em> section below for details).<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-35b19f6 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-35b19f6 hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-dfcb7b0 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-dfcb7b0-wrapper > .ugb-container__side{padding-top:35px !important;padding-bottom:35px !important}.ugb-dfcb7b0-wrapper.ugb-container__wrapper{padding-top:0 !important;padding-bottom:0 !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-dfcb7b0-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-dfcb7b0-content-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">YPDP enables learning at three levels: <br>Individual, <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Section<\/span>.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"220\" data-attachment-id=\"317\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/young-professionals-development-program\/section-example-for-ypdp-at-3-levels-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,275\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-300x64.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-1024x220.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-1024x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-1024x220.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-768x165.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min-1200x258.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Section-Example-for-YPDP-at-3-Levels-Min.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Every Individual Learner enrolled in YPDP joins a Learning Team. Each Learning Team consists of four to six members. The maximum number of Learning Teams in a Section is 5. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center tw-text-wide wp-block-heading\">This tri-level approach often results in deeper learning and stronger bonds of friendship among <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span> <em>members<\/em> and <span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Section <\/span><em>mates<\/em>.  <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-6dd2131 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-6dd2131 hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-eb7e5dd ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-eb7e5dd.ugb-container{margin-bottom:-75px !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-eb7e5dd-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-eb7e5dd-content-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Admissions<\/span><br>Who Should Attend<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fundamentally, t<strong>he Young Professionals Development Program (YPDP) has been designed to meet the needs of busy professionals who are interested in advancing their career by developing themselves through active participation in a high-quality \u201cMBA-like\u201d learning and development experience. <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An ideal participant is someone who would like to enroll in a traditional, top-tier MBA Program, but does not due to the amount of time required away from work or family in order to earn a degree.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additionally, YPDP participants should have at least two years of professional experience and be comfortable with active learning programs delivered in English. She or he has<br>1) a passion for learning new business skills and knowledge, and<br>2) a strong desire to add to their Leadership Toolkit, and<br>3) a willingness to join a <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span>.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Ultimately, the <em>criteria<\/em> for Admission are decided by the Section Organizer; that is, the Employer or Group Leader (\u5e79\u4e8b) who is organizing your <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Section<\/span> of approximately 25 YPDP participants.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-da2b700 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-dots ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-da2b700 .ugb-divider__dots{width:10% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}.ugb-da2b700 .ugb-divider__dot{height:7px !important;width:7px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><div class=\"ugb-divider__dots\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-columns ugb-columns ugb-4fc5032 ugb-columns--design-plain ugb-columns--columns-3 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-4fc5032 .ugb-block-title{text-align:center}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><h1 class=\"ugb-block-title\">Why Should We Organize a <span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Section<\/span>?<\/h1><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-columns__item ugb-4fc5032-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-2e3b00e ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-2e3b00e-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">use YPDP to make a demonstrable, cost-effective investment in employee development. This can lead to a <em>better<\/em> <span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Employee Experience<\/span> which can result in <em>better<\/em> <span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Employer Branding<\/span>. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additionally, companies could use YPDP to improve the performance of teams and accelerate the &#8220;speed of business&#8221; by helping the teams to forge closer ties and deepen mutual understanding. For example,<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Companies with cross-functional and\/or remote teams could organize a Section.<\/li><li>Companies with teams of foreign and domestic engineers working together could organize a Section.<\/li><li>Companies with regional teams (e.g. Japan + APAC) collaborating across borders and functions could organize a Section.<\/li><li>Companies with employees who are &#8220;culturally distant&#8221; or &#8220;hierarchically distant&#8221; or &#8220;functionally distant&#8221; within the organization could organize a Section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Companies could also use YPDP to create learning spaces for women; men; foreign engineers; LGBTQ; underrepresented groups; etc.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-9c6fc16 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-9c6fc16-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">use YPDP to <span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">create new value<\/span> for their members. For example, <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>groups could use YPDP to create new programs for their committees or sub-committees, helping members to strengthen the bonds of friendship.<\/li><li>groups could use YPDP to create a &#8220;safe learning space&#8221; just for <ul><li>women, <\/li><li>men,<\/li><li>LGBTQ, <\/li><li>introverts,<\/li><li>mothers preparing to go back to work, <\/li><li>trailing expatriate spouses,<\/li><li>alumni <\/li><li>etc.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>groups of lifelong learners could create their own &#8220;study abroad in the USA&#8221; experience without leaving home.<\/li><li>groups could use YPDP to create an engaging and social &#8220;back to school&#8221; experience for Silver Star Learners (i.e. retired and nearly-retired seniors).<\/li><li>groups could use YPDP to revitalize important friendships through a shared learning journey.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-column ugb-column ugb-b0d7182 ugb-column--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-column__item ugb-b0d7182-column-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-column__content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Individuals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>could use YPDP to develop professionally so they can advance their career.<\/li><li>could use YPDP to test themselves in an MBA-like setting to measure their actual interest and aptitude for success in a full-time MBA Program.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-cc1ee79 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-dots ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-cc1ee79 .ugb-divider__dots{width:10% !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}.ugb-cc1ee79 .ugb-divider__dot{height:7px !important;width:7px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><div class=\"ugb-divider__dots\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><div class=\"ugb-divider__dot\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center tw-text-wide has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">How Are <span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Sections<\/span> Built?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"371\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/young-professionals-development-program\/desktop-3207338_1280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 600D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;87&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"desktop-3207338_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-371 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/desktop-3207338_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\">Section Organizer Decides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Section Organizer is the person who decides <strong><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Why<\/span><\/strong> the Section is being built, <strong><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">What<\/span><\/strong> are the criteria for admission to the Section, and, ultimately, <strong><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Who<\/span><\/strong> is admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Section Organizer can be any responsible person. A typical Section Organizer might work in HR, might lead a large number of Employees in need of a learning &amp; development experience, and\/or might be a Program Manager &#8211; or even a volunteer leader &#8211; of a Group that wants to create new value for its members. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile tw-stack-reverse\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 49%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-attachment-id=\"373\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/young-professionals-development-program\/play-stone-1743301_1280\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,850\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7200&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"play-stone-1743301_1280\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-300x199.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-1024x680.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-373 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280-1200x797.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/play-stone-1743301_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"has-h-4-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Teams<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a maximum of five Learning Teams in a Section. The Section Organizer decides how the Learning Teams are formed. Members of Learning Teams typically forge close bonds while collaborating to complete group assignments in Module 5. Assignments include Case Analysis Memos, Case Analysis Presentations, and After Action Reviews. <em>Are you committed to your team&#8217;s success?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-cta ugb-cta ugb-f16d810 ugb-cta ugb-cta--v2 ugb-cta--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-f16d810 .ugb-button{background-color:#d9305d}.ugb-f16d810 .ugb-button .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-f16d810 .ugb-button svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:#ffffff !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-cta__item\"><h2 class=\"ugb-cta__title\">Reserve a <span style=\"color: #99cccc;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Section<\/span> Today<\/h2><p class=\"ugb-cta__description\">If you would like to become a Section Organizer and reserve a YPDP Section starting in April or September, please start the process by completing our reservation form:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/for-companies-ypdp\">For Companies<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/for-groups-ypdp\/\">For Groups<\/a><br><br>Alternatively, if you prefer to chat first, please click the button below to get started.<\/p><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button ugb-button--size-normal\" href=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-5eb10d2 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-5eb10d2 hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:174px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-66680c0 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-66680c0-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-66680c0-content-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">What Will We Learn?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Program Modules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-gutter-large tw-cols-stack-sm tw-cols-border-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">01.<\/span> Program Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get an overview and orientation, and complete the onboarding process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">02.<\/span> Preparing for Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reshape how you think, act, and see yourself as preparation for Leader(ship) Development and for Self-Development. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">03.<\/span> Foundations of Teamwork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the role of teams in accomplishing organizational goals. Learn about Team Design, Team Launch, and Team Process Management. Prepare to launch your <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tw-gutter-large tw-cols-stack-sm tw-cols-border-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">04.<\/span> Managing Your Career<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn concepts related to crafting your life and managing your career. Develop a Personal Career Strategy that fits your values and goals. See the potential for learning and development in your current role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">05.<\/span>  Managing Innovation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Develop your soft skills while applying a Six-Step Learning Model to learn deeply about the fundamentals of managing innovation in an era of Disruptive Innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-fb5e806 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-fb5e806 hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-30aa2c1 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-30aa2c1-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-30aa2c1-content-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">How Will We Learn?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are 20 &#8220;Live Sessions.&#8221; Additionally, this program requires a significant amount of reading, thinking, and reflecting. It also requires communicating and coordinating with your fellow <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Learning Team<\/span> members. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Module 1<\/span> includes a lecture, onboarding survey(s), and completing the process of registering a Learning Management System (LMS) account and an online Coursepack account.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Module 2<\/span> includes Assigned Readings, Lectures and Discussions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Module 3<\/span> includes a Simulation, Debriefing, Assigned Readings, Lectures and Discussions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Module 4<\/span> includes a Simulation, Debriefing, Assigned Readings, Assigned Surveys, Worksheets, and Discussions.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #d9305d;\" class=\"ugb-highlight\">Module 5<\/span> uses Assigned Readings and Case Studies to learn about issues related to managing innovation. The Assigned Readings usually provide a lens (i.e. a theory or framework) which is useful for examining the subsequent Case Study. &#8220;Cracking&#8221; each Case Study provides many opportunities to practice analyzing issues, develop professional skills, and recommend strategic options related to managing innovation.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-b6e2468 ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-b6e2468 hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:166px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-container ugb-container ugb-4a822e5 ugb-container--v2 ugb-container--design-plain ugb-main-block\"><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-container__wrapper ugb-4a822e5-wrapper\"><div class=\"ugb-container__side\"><div class=\"ugb-container__content-wrapper ugb-4a822e5-content-wrapper\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-h-1-font-size wp-block-heading\">Who Is the Professor?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignwide wp-block-ugb-team-member ugb-team-member ugb-a05f35e ugb-team-member--v3 ugb-team-member--design-plain ugb-team-member--columns-1 ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-a05f35e .ugb-img{-webkit-mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAwIDEwMCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+');mask-image:url('data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTAwIDEwMCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj48Y2lyY2xlIGN4PSI1MCIgY3k9IjUwIiByPSI1MCI+PC9jaXJjbGU+PC9zdmc+')}.ugb-a05f35e .ugb-team-member__description{text-align:left !important}.ugb-a05f35e .ugb-button.ugb-button--has-icon.ugb-button--has-icon svg{width:px;height:px}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-team-member__item ugb-team-member__item1\"><div class=\"ugb-team-member__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"398\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/young-professionals-development-program\/smh-founder-message-min\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1709\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SMH Founder Message-min\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"ugb-img wp-image-398 ugb-img--shape\" src=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sean M. HACKETT, Ph.D.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdi.tokyo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SMH-Founder-Message-min-1980x1322.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"ugb-team-member__content\"><div class=\"ugb-team-member__title\"><h4 class=\"ugb-team-member__name\">Sean M. HACKETT, Ph.D.<\/h4><p class=\"ugb-team-member__position\">Professor<\/p><\/div><p class=\"ugb-team-member__description\">In addition to his leadership role at MDI.TOKYO, Dr. Hackett is a Professor at the Graduate School of Business, Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU), and has been teaching in universities since 2001. Information about his higher education activities can be found at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/hackettlabs.com\" target=\"_blank\">HACKETT LABS<\/a>. Dr. Hackett&#8217;s teaching and research interests are at the intersection of cross-cultural management, innovation, negotiation, and entrepreneurship with a focus on <em>how digitalization transforms existing businesses and makes new businesses possible<\/em>.<br><br>Dr. Hackett has a B.A. in Government and International Studies from the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN, USA); an M.A. in International Relations from Sophia University (Tokyo, JAPAN), and an M.S.\/Ph.D. in Management of Technology from Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN, USA). His Ph.D. dissertation research was generously sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation. As a Rotary Foundation Fellow, he also spent nine months studying the Japanese language intensively at International Christian University (Tokyo, JAPAN).<br><br>The experiences of having studied in academic degree programs housed in Colleges of Arts and Letters (University of Notre Dame, Sophia University) as well as in a School of Engineering (Vanderbilt University) \u2013 and having taught primarily in Business Schools (Drexel University, Waseda University, and Aoyama Gakuin University) \u2013 have enabled Dr. Hackett to see the world from a variety of perspectives. 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