April 2023 Luncheon: “The Art of Leading Diverse High-Performing Teams in Japan: Strategies for Success from the Start”

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We are pleased to invite you to our April Luncheon with Mr. Axel Wellbrock (Founder & Representative Director, Kay Group K.K.) and Ms. Karin Wellbrock (Co-Founder & Partner, Kay Group K.K.), who will deliver a speech titled “The Art of Leading Diverse High-Performing Teams in Japan: Strategies for Success from the Start”.

To remain competitive and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business environment, companies need high-performing teams. However, managing teams in subsidiaries in Japan is challenging due to homogeneity and resistance to change. These factors hinder the integration of diverse aspects such as beliefs, experiences, and gender, among others. In their speech for the SCCIJ, Mr. Axel Wellbrock and Ms. Karin Wellbrock (Kay Group K.K. ) will touch upon what kind of diversity is most helpful to achieving business goals.

Since teams don’t develop by accident, the Speakers will stress the importance of team leaders. Building a high-performing team starts with guiding it through the storming phase. How can we lead through this phase? As part of their presentation, Mr. and Ms. Wellbrock will share war stories and demonstrate best practices in team facilitation for so-called co-creation that can be applied immediately to your organizations.

Date & Time:	Thursday, April 27, 2023 12:00-14:00 (D.O.: 11:45)
Venue:	Shangri-La Tokyo (MAP) Rooms “Conway 2&3”, 27F
Entry Fee:	Members: JPY 6,500 or 1 SCCIJ Voucher 2023 Non-Members: JPY 8,000
Registration:	*Fully booked* (Deadline: April 23, 2023) Please inform us of dietary restrictions if any. No-shows/cancellations after deadline will be fully charged SCCIJ members will be prioritized.
Inquiries:	By e-mail to info@sccij.jp

Biographies of the Speakers:

Mr. Axel Wellbrock is the Founder and Representative Director of Kay Group K.K. With over 35 years of industry experience as well as in executive coaching and team development, Mr. Wellbrock has become an expert in guiding leaders through challenging situations and enhancing their ability to work together as a team. Mr. Wellbrock’s unique perspective on global leadership challenges comes from his multicultural background. Born and raised in Japan to German parents, Axel has lived in seven different countries. Prior to starting Kay Group, he held executive positions with top-tier pharmaceutical companies, such as AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Bayer and Boehringer, in Europe, North America, and Asia. Mr. Wellbrock’s approach to improving workplace performance focuses on empathy, authenticity, and energy, and has received praise from his clients. He’s a lecturer at Globis and is sought-after speaker and facilitator in Tokyo and beyond, and he brings a down-to-earth and relatable approach to his work.

Ms. Karin Wellbrock is the Co-Founder and Partner of Kay Group K.K. With nearly three decades of experience in international consulting and coaching, she has become a respected figure in the field of leadership development. Her unwavering dedication to empowering women and promoting human-centric leadership has yielded extraordinary results for her clients. While advancing women into leadership positions, she conducts her own research-based programs to cultivate champions and sponsors. A native of southern Germany, Ms. Wellbrock’s insatiable curiosity for learning has taken her on a journey around the globe. Now based in Tokyo, together with Axel Wellbrock, she partners with executives and their teams to build impactful organizations. When Ms. Wellbrock is not working with corporate clients, she mentors NGO and start-up leaders mainly in Asia and Africa.