Subject | International Affairs, Business & Management

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Indo-Pacific Perspectives on Global Careers and Innovation

This content provides lecture videos on international business collaboration, multicultural collaboration, global career development, and innovation in the Indo-Pacific region. Each video introduces practical examples of international collaboration among companies, universities, and local communities, as well as collaboration among people with diverse cultural backgrounds and areas of expertise. Through these lectures, learners will explore leadership and career development skills required in global environments. By featuring collaboration between Japan and India, Japan and Australia, the United Kingdom, and other diverse regions, this content offers insights into how new value can be created in a rapidly changing world. It is designed for learners interested in global careers, international business, innovation, and multicultural collaboration.

Content/学習内容

  • — COURSE OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES —
    AGILE Workshop Pre-learning
    ~ Learning through Peace, People and Planet ~
    🌐 Course Purpose

    This course aims to provide learners with foundational knowledge and perspectives on global issues, intercultural understanding, and sustainable development through online learning activities.

    By engaging with video lectures, quizzes, and reflection activities, learners will develop the ability to understand diverse perspectives, think critically about complex challenges, and collaborate with people from different cultural backgrounds.

    The course is designed to help learners build the knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary to actively participate in international and collaborative learning environments and contribute to solving real-world challenges.

    GOAL Learning Goals

    In this course, learners will work towards achieving the following objectives:

    • Learn about diversity, collaboration, and leadership required in a global society
    • Examine perspectives through the core theme of the AGILE Workshop: "Peace, People, and Planet (3Ps)"
    • Prepare for active discussions in the upcoming workshop
    COMPLETE Completion Requirements
    *All items must be completed
    Watch 3 Videos
    Complete All Quizzes
    Submit Reflection

  • CASE 1 | Diversity & Innovation
    10th February, 2025
    Bridging Cultures, Driving Innovation: How Diversity Fuels Global Entrepreneurship
    「新たなビジネスチャンスの創出とビジネス成功における多様性の重要性」
    💡 Key Focus Areas / 学習ポイント
    Why Diversity Matters / 多様性の重要性 Cross-Cultural Collaboration / 異文化との協働 Driving Innovation / イノベーション創出
    Speaker: Ms. Kaoru Nishinakagawa (Promoting Japan-Australia innovation and collaboration)
    講師:西中川 薫 氏(オーストラリアにて日豪間の連携支援やイノベーション推進に尽力)

    This lecture explores how diversity drives innovative ideas and new business opportunities, highlighting the powerful synergies created through collaboration between Japan and Australia. Featuring real-world case studies, this session is essential for anyone interested in diversity-driven business strategies and global expansion.

    本講演では、多様性がもたらす革新的なアイデアや新規ビジネスチャンスの創出方法、そして日豪間の連携がもたらす相乗効果について具体的な事例を交えて解説します。多様性を活かしたビジネス戦略や国際的な展開を目指す方にとって必見の内容です。

    *Delivered as part of the Inter-University Exchange Project (Indo-Pacific Region) Liaison Committee Program (FY2024).
    ※「大学の世界展開力強化事業(インド太平洋地域対象)」令和6年度採択校連絡会プログラムとして実施されました。

    🔑 Keywords: Cultural Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Australia-Japan Collaboration

  • CASE 2 | Global Career & Synergy
    20th November, 2025
    Building a Global Career: Insights from India and Japan
    「グローバルキャリアの構築:インドと日本の視点から」
    💡 Key Focus Areas / 学習ポイント
    Japan-India Collaboration / 日本とインドの協働 Mutual Understanding / 相互理解 Building Trust / 信頼関係の築き方
    Speaker: Mr. Siddharth Raju (Tech Mahindra / Indian IT & Engineering Giant)
    講師:シッダールト・ラジュ 氏(Tech Mahindra 社 / インドIT・エンジニアリング大手)

    Drawing on case studies from the Mahindra Group, this lecture explores the integration of manufacturing with IT and engineering services, business expansion in global corporations, and the essential role of mutual understanding when Japanese and Indian teams collaborate.

    マヒンドラ・グループの事例をもとに、製造業とIT・エンジニアリングサービスの連携、グローバル企業における事業展開、そして日本とインドのチームが協働するうえで重要となる相互理解について解説します。

    *Delivered as part of the Inter-University Exchange Project (Indo-Pacific Region) Liaison Committee Program (FY2025).
    ※「大学の世界展開力強化事業(インド太平洋地域対象)」令和7年度採択校連絡会プログラムとして実施されました。

    🔑 Keywords: India-Japan Partnership, IT & Engineering, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Global Mindset

  • CASE 3 | Vision & Mindset
    20th November, 2025
    Pathways to Global Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty
    「グローバルリーダーへの道:不確実な時代を切り拓く力」
    💡 Key Focus Areas / 学習ポイント
    Lifelong Learning Mindset / 学び続ける姿勢 Embracing Challenges / 未知へのチャレンジ Global Leadership / グローバルリーダーシップ
    Speaker: Mr. Tatsuro Ogawa (Representative Director & CEO, SCTM Engineering Co., Ltd.)
    講師:小川 達郎 氏(SCTMエンジニアリング株式会社 代表取締役 兼 CEO)

    Drawing from 25 years of international experience—including relocating to Germany, developing the Chinese market, and managing a Japan-India joint venture—this lecture shares actionable insights on leadership required in an era of uncertainty, the importance of lifelong learning, and creating value across diverse cultures.

    25年にわたる海外での実体験(ドイツ移住、中国市場開拓、日印合弁企業の経営)をもとに、不確実な時代に求められるリーダーシップ、生涯学び続ける姿勢、そして異文化での価値創造について具体的に紹介します。

    *Delivered as part of the Inter-University Exchange Project (Indo-Pacific Region) Liaison Committee Program (FY2025).
    ※「大学の世界展開力強化事業(インド太平洋地域対象)」令和7年度採択校連絡会プログラムとして実施されました。

    🔑 Keywords: Lifelong Learning, Resilient Leadership, Global Career, Value Creation

Competency/コンピテンシー

  • Literacy
  • Communication ability
  • Management ability
  • Group skill
  • Leadership ability
  • International character

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