This is the website of Academy for Global Leadership which ended on March 31st, 2019 due to the end of financial support from MEXT for "Program for Leading Graduate Schools". It has been left here as an archive. Its education program is continuing in Tokyo Tech and all the information is updated on the new page.
Academy for Global Leadership

This is the website of Academy for Global Leadership which ended on March 31st, 2019 due to the end of financial support from MEXT for "Program for Leading Graduate Schools". It has been left here as an archive. Its education program is continuing in Tokyo Tech and all the information is updated on the new page.
Education System
About Dojo About Dojo

About YAMADA Dojo

方針とコンセプト/Direction and concept:


◆「リーダーシップ」を身につけるのが目的ではなく、「リーダーシップ」を発揮して何を行うかが重要と考えます。/ Attaining "leadership" is not the purpose of this Dojo. Rather, it is the process of executing "something" through the exercise of "leadership" that is more important - the act of leading rather than the position of leadership.

◆ しっかりした知識・論理性は勿論ですが、積み重ねの延長線上ではない不連続なステップアップ、即ち、過去や常識に捕われない新たな創造性(発想)とその価 値を認めるユーザー(市場・顧客)の要望の認識という「ジャンプ」を重視します。/ While knowledge and logical thinking are fundamental, of more importance to Global Leaders is the ability for lateral "jumping", non-linear execution, and creativity not linked to previous experience, perceived common sense and understanding, but instead to craft structure that better meet future needs of users (markets and customers).

◆ 社会に対する自らの個人の機能の拡充を重視します。/ Expansion of individual's capabilities is more important to society.

◆ 熱意、やる気、を重視します。Motivation and desire are important factor to do good job.

◆ ハウツーではなく、「共感」「定義」「発想」「試作」「フィードバック」「改善」のエコ・システムの概念の習熟を重視します。 / Not emphasizing on "how to" type of training, iteration of innovation eco-system concept; "empathize", "define", "ideation", "prototype (MVP)", "feedback" and "blush-up", should be more important.

道場の構成/Structure of Dojo:


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◆ コア・プログラム(創造性、実践、ジャンプ)/ Core Programs (Creativity, Execution and Jump)

☆ デザイン思考ワークショップ(柏野尊徳氏/デザイン思考研究所:後期)/Design Thinking Workshop facilitated by Takanori Kashino, Design Thinking Lab.

☆ 未来洞察ワークショップ (粟田圭吾氏、日本総合研究所:後期))/ Future Foresight Workshop facilitated by Keigo Awata, The Japan Research Institute, Ltd.

☆ Cross Culture Workshop

☆リーン・ローンチパッド・ワークショップ(堤孝志氏・飯野将人氏、ラーニング・アントレプレナーズラボ:前期)/Lean Launchpad facilitated by Takashi Tsutsumi and Masato Iino, Learning Entrepreneurs' Lab.

☆ d.school comes to Tokyo Tech(Thomas Both氏・Scott Witthoft氏・David Janka氏、Stanford University:前期)/Design Thinking Lecture and Workshop facilitated by Thomas Both, Scott Witthoft, David Janka, Stanford University

☆ "Job to be done" IDEATHON(西口尚宏氏、ジャパン・イノベーション・ネットワーク)/ "Job to be done" IDEATHON facilitated by Naohiro Nishiguchi, Japan Innovation Network

◆ サポートプログラム(視点、モチベーション)/ Support Programs (Perspective shift, diversification, motivation)

☆ 社会人(プロフェッショナル)との議論 / Lecture and discussion with professionals including top management, entrepreneurs, creators, journalists and officers:

・日産自動車(株)取締役・副社長 坂本秀行氏
(Mr. Hideyuki Sakamoto, Nissan Motors Ltd.)

・ 旭硝子(株) 取締役・常務執行役員 平井良典氏
  (Dr. Yoshinori Hirai, Asahi Glass Co.)

・ 富士通(株) エグゼクティブリサーチャー 門岡良昌氏
  (Dr. Yoshimasa Kadooka, Fujitsu Ltd.)

・ 経済産業省 室長補佐 梶直弘氏
 (Mr. Naohiro Kaji, METI)

・ Mr. Akira Kurabayashi, Draper Nexus Ventures

☆ 法的議論トレーニング(弁護士 皆川克正氏)/ Legal & Compliance- Mr. K. Minagawa, Attorney-at Law)

☆ 財務諸表トレーニング(公認会計士・税理士 馳雅彦氏)/ Financial Statement Analysis- Mr. M. Hase, CPA and CPTA


イベント・海外研修・英会話力強化/Special Events, Studying abroad, Original English Conversation Training Course:

◆ "d.school comes to Tokyo Tech"; 3-day intensive class of Design Challenge by d.school tutors.


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◆ Stanford Univ./Innovation Master Series; 3 day boot camp in Stanford Univ. (年2回、twice a year)


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◆ Language Workout Porgram (L-WoP):通年


議論、説得、交渉ができる英会話力の養成を目的に、東工大大学院生の環境に配慮したe-learning/Skype Lesson/Workshopを組み合わせたオリジナル・メソット


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