Japan’s economy recovering, following its economic collapse around 1990.
Professor at the Wharton School discusses insights from his and Michael Useem’s latest book, Resolute Japan, outlining three ways that Japanese companies and businesses found an edge to make a remarkable economic recovery over 30 years.
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Japan’s corporate sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by a shift from traditional hierarchical systems to adaptive, hybrid leadership models. This podcast episode with Wharton professors Michael Useem and Harbir Singh examines how leading Japanese firms are embracing stakeholder capitalism, long-term strategic vision, cultural reinvention, and organizational agility to regain global competitiveness. Based on insights from their new book, Resolute Japan, their discussion details examples of top executives navigating structural change, talent redeployment, and innovation across industries from manufacturing to technology.
PODCAST OVERVIEW
Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research – but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use, with host Dan Loney.
Learn more at http://whr.tn/rippleeffect.
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