The Knowledge Forum 2008 Tokyo Photo Report

The Knowledge Forum 2008 Tokyo, the 4th TKF, was held on November 16 and 17 at The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), at the heart of Tokyo near the Imperial Palace. This is a photo report of two days conference with many thought-provoking sessions.

(Photo by Masaru Matsumoto) ■ Day 1: November 16 (Sunday) Venue: TCCI Convention Center

Ms. Michiko Sawaya (ANA) hosted 1st day. 200 people participated from 6 countries

in the conference.

Opening video with artful CG and photos prepared by Mr. Kenichiro Hoshi (Ryo-on-do Honpo)

◆ Greetings from Organizers

Mr.Yasuyuki Inoue, Vice Chairman, TCCI Mr, Kimio Agata, Chairman, TKF2008 Executive

Committee

◆ Keynote Speech: Dr. Ikujiro Nonaka, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University “Possibility of ’Knowledge School’ Business Theory: Japanese Style of Management be a New Paradigm”

◆ Special Lecture: Dr. Leif Edvinsson, Professor, Lund University, Sweden “Knowledge Navigation Dynamics by Future Center and Ba – Some Learning and outlook”

◆ Enterprise Case Study 1; Mr. Katsuhiko Kume, Standing statutory auditor, Suzuki Motor Corporation “Wisdom for Survival of Suzuki”

◆ Luncheon with Foreign and Domestic Guests

◆ A 1: Dr. Jean-Yves Prax, President, Polia Consulting Group, France “KM2.0: Human Knowledge Networking (HKN) as a Competitiveness Factor”

◆ A 2: Dr. José Cláudio Terra, CEO, Terra Forum Consulting, Brazil “Extended Networks: Managing Global Stakeholders for Sustainability”

◆ A 3: Dr. Eric Tsui, Associate Director, KM Research Centre, HK Polytechnic University & Vice President, HK KM Society, Hong Kong “Adoption of KM in the HK Public and Private Sectors”

◆Enterprise Case Study 2: Mr. Michiyasu Sengoku, CEO, Sangikyo Corporation “Optimization of Management”

◆ Special Lecture: Dr. Katuhiro Umemoto, Professor of Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology “Project as Ba, from the point of view of KM”

◆ A 4: Mr. Francis Kawano, Chairman, IAC International Inc. “Operating System for Management: Maximizing use of Knowledge in the Field”

◆ Reception Party

Reception party at Cafe de Centro

Opening speech by President Morita Ms. Yoshiko Shibasaka (KPMG AZUSA & Co.) proposing a toast

Friendly words from Professor Edvinsson Enjoying foods, drinks and Ba

Short presentation at this prime opportunity Two-shot of KMSJ executives

■ Day 2: November 17 (Monday) Venue: TCCI Hall

Ms. Ayumi Komukai (Actcell) hosted 2nd day.

◆Greetings: Mr. Matsutaro Morita, President, KMSJ

◆B 1: Mr. Matsutaro Morita, President, KMSJ “Source of ‘Chi’ is ‘Kata’ and ‘Ba’”

◆ B 2: Dr. Hideo Ueki, Professor, Tokyo Economy University “Enabling Knowledge Creation by Dynamic ‘Ba’ in Japanese Major Firms”

◆ B 3: Mr. Ryuji Segawa, Director, QA Division, Hewlett-Packard Company Japan “Restructuring of Dynamic Ba for KM Evolution in HP Japan”

◆Enterprise Case Study: Mr. Kazuhiro Ohhashi, Director, Itoki Co. Ltd “Engagement in Itoki Office Innovation Studio: Practice and Verification for Creative Work Style”

◆ Special Lecture: Mr. Masao Horiba, Supreme Adviser of Horiba Co. Ltd. No title (He talked about his excellent thought for “Creation of ‘Chi’” based on his long experience of driving Horiba.)

◆ B 4: Mr. Hidetaka Hashira, Vice President, Daiseki Co.Ltd. “Business Model of Daiseki: Original and Unique ‘Kata’ Changes Concept of ‘Ba’”

◆ B 5: Mr. Hitoshi Funahashi, CEO, Actcell Corporation “’Kata’ of IA Based Management and ‘Ba’ for practice: Maruzen’s Case”

◆ B 6: Mr. Nobuo Saegusa, Chief of Technology Development Dept., Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. “Nissan Advanced Technology Center: Design Concept and Activity”

◆ B 7: Mr. Yasuhiko Nomura, Senior Manager, WOW! Research Explorer, KDI, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. “Creative Transformation Models: 2008 Key Finding of Benchmarking Group”

◆ Closing Remarks: Dr. Tomohiro Takanashi, Executive Vice President, KMSJ “The success of the 5th Chi–Olympics depends on all of you The Goal of Chi-Management is ‘True+Virtue+Beauty’”.