Experience "Cross-Boundary Learning for Free" Before In-House Adoption: Special Slots Available for Corporate HR - Recruitment for Practical Project Information Session
NPO Florence has started recruiting participants for an information session for its "Support Project," with special free slots available for corporate HR and training personnel. The project offers a practical cross-boundary learning experience to foster employees' autonomy and co-creation skills, addressing the challenges companies face in a rapidly changing era.
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NPO Florence (Representative Director: Yuuki Hiro), a non-profit organization, has begun recruiting participants for an information session for its "Support Project," a collaborative initiative where professionals work with NPOs tackling social issues. For this information session, in addition to general participant slots, we have prepared special free slots for corporate HR and training managers.
■ Why cross-boundary learning now?
In an era of rapid change, how can companies cultivate employees' autonomy, co-creation skills, and dialogue abilities? In response to this challenge faced by many companies, NPO Florence's Support Project is highly regarded as a "practical cross-boundary opportunity where behavioral change is likely to occur in a short period."
The NPO field is ambiguous and lacks clear-cut answers. Precisely because of this, employees hone their ability to think, act, engage in dialogue, and involve others.
■ What is the "Free Cross-Boundary Experience Slot" for Corporate HR?
This is a special slot where HR managers can experience cross-boundary learning themselves before offering it to their employees.
For training planning and human resource development managers, it's an opportunity to understand the mechanism and learning flow as a preliminary stage before embarking on a three-month project where they can articulate the value of cross-boundary learning "in their own words." While general participants pay a fee (from ¥3,000), HR managers can participate for free.
For companies "considering introduction" or "wanting to confirm the effect," this is a valuable opportunity to experience it with zero risk.
■ Voices of "Behavioral Change" from Participating Companies
The following changes have been reported by past participating companies:
"A young employee who never spoke in meetings led discussions in the NPO." (Telecommunications industry, HR)
"Became able to make decisions even in ambiguous situations, and internal projects progressed." (Manufacturer, HR Development)
"The experience of acting as 'myself' rather than a 'role' was even mentioned in promotion interviews." (IT company, HR)
"'Quality of thought and dialogue' that cannot be obtained through formal training is born." (Financial industry, Training Planning)
Practical changes that are unlikely to occur in formal training are the reason why companies choose this program.
* Please refer to our website for past activity examples with companies and detailed initiatives.
https://nimaime.or.jp/to-company
* Our web magazine features a series of corporate dialogues.
KOKUYO × NPO Florence Dialogue | The Reality of Human Resource Development for Middle and Senior Employees and Cross-Boundary Learning
Mitsubishi Corporation Employees' Union × NPO Florence | What is the "Beyond Core Business" Growth Experience Gained Through Cross-Boundary Learning?
"NTT West × NPO Florence | How Does Cross-Boundary Learning Create 'New Value'?" (Part 1)
■ Three NPO Themes Introduced at This Information Session
The information session will introduce the themes of three organizations that will be collaborating on projects.
NPO Manabinoki: Creating learning spaces that foster children's autonomy. Theme: Strengthening outreach and public relations.
NPO Multicultural Free School Chiba: Educational support for children with foreign roots. Theme: Rebuilding a vision for the next 10 years.
Glocal Solutions for Classroom (GSC): International collaborative programs for junior and senior high school students. Theme: Systematizing exchanges and program design.
■ Information Session Outline
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 20:00 - 22:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Target: General participants / Corporate HR and training managers (free slots available)
After the information session: Eligible to apply for a three-month support project based on preferred organization.
■ How to Apply
Please inform us of your desire to participate in this project via the inquiry form on NPO Florence's website.
We will guide you through the application process in our reply.
Inquiry form: https://nimaime.or.jp/contact
* Please enter your name, affiliation (company name), and in the "Other" field, your department, contact information, and participant's name.
Inquiry item: Select "(For Companies, Government Agencies) Those interested in partnering with NPO Florence."
Inquiry details: Write "Request for HR Manager Program."
* Contact for this matter:
Non-Profit Organization NPO Florence
Mail: info@nimaime.or.jp
Addressee: "For HR Manager Program"
■ About NPO Florence
A non-profit organization aiming for "a society where it is natural to act on one's convictions for social good." By having "another business card for engaging with society" apart from their main profession, it creates a mechanism to foster individuals' autonomy, dialogue skills, and co-creation abilities.
To date, a cumulative total of 227 organizations and over 1,300 individuals have participated, and it is increasingly being utilized as a human resource development measure by many companies.
NPO Florence | Change Yourself, Change Society, Smile.
《Mail》: info@nimaime.or.jp
《Representative》 Representative Director Yuuki Hiro
《Established》 September 10, 2009
《URL》 http://nimaime.or.jp
■ Why cross-boundary learning now?
In an era of rapid change, how can companies cultivate employees' autonomy, co-creation skills, and dialogue abilities? In response to this challenge faced by many companies, NPO Florence's Support Project is highly regarded as a "practical cross-boundary opportunity where behavioral change is likely to occur in a short period."
The NPO field is ambiguous and lacks clear-cut answers. Precisely because of this, employees hone their ability to think, act, engage in dialogue, and involve others.
■ What is the "Free Cross-Boundary Experience Slot" for Corporate HR?
This is a special slot where HR managers can experience cross-boundary learning themselves before offering it to their employees.
For training planning and human resource development managers, it's an opportunity to understand the mechanism and learning flow as a preliminary stage before embarking on a three-month project where they can articulate the value of cross-boundary learning "in their own words." While general participants pay a fee (from ¥3,000), HR managers can participate for free.
For companies "considering introduction" or "wanting to confirm the effect," this is a valuable opportunity to experience it with zero risk.
■ Voices of "Behavioral Change" from Participating Companies
The following changes have been reported by past participating companies:
"A young employee who never spoke in meetings led discussions in the NPO." (Telecommunications industry, HR)
"Became able to make decisions even in ambiguous situations, and internal projects progressed." (Manufacturer, HR Development)
"The experience of acting as 'myself' rather than a 'role' was even mentioned in promotion interviews." (IT company, HR)
"'Quality of thought and dialogue' that cannot be obtained through formal training is born." (Financial industry, Training Planning)
Practical changes that are unlikely to occur in formal training are the reason why companies choose this program.
* Please refer to our website for past activity examples with companies and detailed initiatives.
https://nimaime.or.jp/to-company
* Our web magazine features a series of corporate dialogues.
KOKUYO × NPO Florence Dialogue | The Reality of Human Resource Development for Middle and Senior Employees and Cross-Boundary Learning
Mitsubishi Corporation Employees' Union × NPO Florence | What is the "Beyond Core Business" Growth Experience Gained Through Cross-Boundary Learning?
"NTT West × NPO Florence | How Does Cross-Boundary Learning Create 'New Value'?" (Part 1)
■ Three NPO Themes Introduced at This Information Session
The information session will introduce the themes of three organizations that will be collaborating on projects.
NPO Manabinoki: Creating learning spaces that foster children's autonomy. Theme: Strengthening outreach and public relations.
NPO Multicultural Free School Chiba: Educational support for children with foreign roots. Theme: Rebuilding a vision for the next 10 years.
Glocal Solutions for Classroom (GSC): International collaborative programs for junior and senior high school students. Theme: Systematizing exchanges and program design.
■ Information Session Outline
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 20:00 - 22:00
Format: Online (Zoom)
Target: General participants / Corporate HR and training managers (free slots available)
After the information session: Eligible to apply for a three-month support project based on preferred organization.
■ How to Apply
Please inform us of your desire to participate in this project via the inquiry form on NPO Florence's website.
We will guide you through the application process in our reply.
Inquiry form: https://nimaime.or.jp/contact
* Please enter your name, affiliation (company name), and in the "Other" field, your department, contact information, and participant's name.
Inquiry item: Select "(For Companies, Government Agencies) Those interested in partnering with NPO Florence."
Inquiry details: Write "Request for HR Manager Program."
* Contact for this matter:
Non-Profit Organization NPO Florence
Mail: info@nimaime.or.jp
Addressee: "For HR Manager Program"
■ About NPO Florence
A non-profit organization aiming for "a society where it is natural to act on one's convictions for social good." By having "another business card for engaging with society" apart from their main profession, it creates a mechanism to foster individuals' autonomy, dialogue skills, and co-creation abilities.
To date, a cumulative total of 227 organizations and over 1,300 individuals have participated, and it is increasingly being utilized as a human resource development measure by many companies.
NPO Florence | Change Yourself, Change Society, Smile.
《Mail》: info@nimaime.or.jp
《Representative》 Representative Director Yuuki Hiro
《Established》 September 10, 2009
《URL》 http://nimaime.or.jp