MBA Trial Class in Jakarta: Japanese Innovation through Design Thinking

Date
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Type
Trial Class
Language
English
Location
Jakarta
Registration fee
Free of charge
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Event Overview

GLOBIS University, Japan’s No.1 MBA, invites you to an interactive trial class in Jakarta on Japanese Innovation through Design Thinking.

Design Thinking has become one of the most powerful approaches to solving complex problems, helping teams empathize, generate ideas, and experiment with new solutions. However, many organizations still struggle to make innovation sustainable and impactful.

In this trial MBA class, GLOBIS University lecturer Darren Menabney introduces the fundamentals of Design Thinking and explores how Japanese management philosophies such as “Kaizen” and “Omotenashi” can strengthen and sustain innovation. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you will explore how Design Thinking can help organizations create meaningful innovation and build a culture of continuous improvement.

At this event, you will also:

  • Learn about Japan’s No.1 MBA program and get your questions answered by our admissions advisors.
  • Experience the GLOBIS learning style through interactive sessions, thoughtful reflection, and real-world business challenges.
  • Discover scholarship and financing options available for overseas students.

To join, please register using the form on this page. You will receive an email with further details after registration.

Agenda

18:00Reception Opens
19:00Introduction to GLOBIS
19:15MBA Trial Class
21:00Networking

Lecturer

Headshot of Darren Menabney smiling at the camera

Darren Menabney

Darren Menabney brings his expertise to the private and public sectors, helping individuals and organizations create value by more effectively collaborating and communicating remotely and cross-culturally. His mission is to help others optimize their ideas for the benefit of all. Before moving to Tokyo in 2011, he spent over twenty years working for the Canadian federal government. His career there encompassed diplomacy and business development, as well as building public-private-academia partnerships in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Darren spent twelve years at Ricoh Co., Ltd.’s Tokyo headquarters, leading initiatives to build stronger global teams, strengthen corporate culture, and boost collaboration among 85,000 employees in over sixty-five countries. He has also been a contributing writer for Forbes and Fast Company, a speaker for TEDx, and an instructor for IDEO U courses in storytelling and design thinking. At GLOBIS University, Darren teaches Business Presentation, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Cross-Cultural Management, and Leading Global Virtual Teams. He also trains company leaders as part of GLOBIS Corporate Education. Education: MBA, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University BS, Astronomy and Physics, University of Toronto

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