Realizing Transformation of 'People' and 'Organizations' for Environmental Changes: New Book 'JMA Management and People NEXT: Five Challenges to Open the Future through Transformation of People and Organizations'

The Japan Management Association (JMA, Chairman: Masami Nakamura) will release a new book, 'JMA Management and People NEXT: Five Challenges to Open the Future through Transformation of People and Organizations,' on May 1, 2026, via the JMA direct sales site. This book serves as a guide for those responsible for true transformation in human resource development and organizational building required by modern enterprises.

This is the second installment in the 'Management and People NEXT' series published by JMA, which has conducted management-related surveys, research, information collection, and talent development for many years. This series focuses specifically on human resource development in corporate management.

Currently, 'talent' is undoubtedly the most important agenda for Japanese companies to ensure growth and competitive advantage. As highlighted in JMA's 'Corporate Management Issues 2025' survey results included in this book, the focus is shifting from merely supplementing new talent from outside to strategic development and placement of existing internal talent under the company's management philosophy and appropriate systems, as well as internal reforms to maximize utilization as an entire organization.

In this book, we explore clues for problem-solving by looking at the cases of five companies working on the transformation of people and organizations in response to management challenges in the area of organization and HR. We examine how these companies advanced their organization and talent development to adapt to environmental changes based on their visions, policies, and corresponding measures.

Additionally, the book includes proposals from two academics regarding 'Trends in Talent Management Viewing People as Capital.'

Through this book, readers can gain hints for solving challenges in the organizational and talent areas that Japanese companies face. It is a must-read not only for HR professionals but also for anyone looking for a catalyst for organizational change.

■ Table of Contents
[Contributions - Academic Perspective] Trends in Human Resource Management Viewing People as Capital
・Trends in Human Capital Management and Human Resource Development
Takashi Iwamoto, Lecturer, Graduate School of Business Administration, Keio University / Visiting Professor, Yamagata University
・Trends and Challenges in Human Resource Development and Organizational Building
Hajime Ota, Professor Emeritus, Doshisha University

[Interviews] Five Challenges to Open the Future through Transformation of People and Organizations
'General Overview': The Necessity of Transformation of People and Organizations
Mitsuaki Makino, Director, Human Resource Strategy Institute, Japan Management Association
・Executive Talent Development (Daihatsu Infonierce Co., Ltd.)
・HR System Reform (Takiron CI Co., Ltd.)
・Developing Female Managers (J. Front Retailing Co., Ltd.)
・DX & Reskilling (Riko Kogyo Co., Ltd.)
・Organizational Culture Reform (Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company)

[Management x Art]
・About the Cover Art
Sample pages

■ Book Overview
・Title: 'JMA Management and People NEXT: Five Challenges to Open the Future through Transformation of People and Organizations'
・Format: Modified A4 size
・Pages: 50 pages
・ISBN Code: 978-4-907967-10-9
・Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
・Publisher: Japan Management Association
・Release Date: May 1, 2026
・Sales: JMA Direct Sales Site (https://school.jma.or.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=153007)

【 Contact for this matter 】
Japan Management Association, Human Resource Strategy Institute
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