The Hardest Market: Launch Night

​An executive evening to mark the launch of The Hardest Market in the World — Yan Sen Lu's practical guide to recruiting and building teams in Japan for foreign companies.

​This isn't a typical book launch. Expect a frank panel discussion with operators who have built and led teams in Japan, fresh data on the country's recruitment and talent landscape, and live music — over food and drinks with the HR leaders, country managers, and executives shaping Japan's foreign business community.

​Your ticket (¥3,300) includes:

​• A copy of The Hardest Market in the World

​• A briefing on recruitment, talent management, and labor market data and panel discussion with:

​Hiroshi Ono - Professor of Human Resources Management at Hitotsubashi University ICS

​Jody Ono - Specially Appointed Professor, Leadership Development, Hitotsubashi ICS

​Hosted by Brad Corbet - Managing Director, Motionworks K.K.

​• Live music entertainment

​• Food and drinks

​• Networking with fellow executives and HR leaders

​Schedule

​18:30 Reception opens

​19:00 Program begins — remarks, panel, book insights

​20:00 Networking and live music

​21:30 Close

​Venue

​A boutique hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo. We'll share the exact venue with confirmed attendees.

​Who should come

​HR leaders, country managers, GMs, founders, and anyone responsible for hiring, retaining, or leading teams in Japan.

​About the author

​Yan Sen Lu is an executive recruiter in Tokyo and the founder of Makana Partners. He has spent his career placing leaders into foreign-headquartered companies in Japan and advising HR and executive teams on what it actually takes to win talent here.

​Seats are limited. Register to secure your place.

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