From "Just Me" to "Us": 1,000 Female Executives Will Reshape Japan's Landscape by 2030

Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for announcing dreams.

This press release is a dream of "Change Wave Group Inc."

"To support the development of 1,000 female executives by 2030."

With this vision, Change Wave Group Inc. (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Yuko Sasaki) is committed to executive and management candidate development programs for companies and initiatives to promote women's empowerment.

What we aim for is not merely the achievement of a "number."

It is the creation of a future where diverse leaders are naturally present in decision-making forums, continuously generating new value.

A future where "resilient and strong organizations" flourish throughout Japan.

Message from Representative Director and CEO Yuko Sasaki

By 2030, we aim to produce 1,000 female executives through our proprietary programs and cross-industry projects, striving to achieve 30% female representation in decision-making roles.

We will visualize unconscious biases and transform systems for appointment, evaluation, and development. By expanding opportunities for challenge and learning beyond corporate boundaries, we will build a sustainable pipeline and create a society where diverse decision-making becomes a competitive advantage.

"GET": A Platform to Turn Dreams into Reality

The program that concretizes this dream of 1,000 individuals is "Go Engage Transform" (commonly known as: GET).

It goes beyond mere knowledge acquisition, providing a perspective to become a catalyst for change.

・ Elevate Perspective: Cultivate a panoramic view as a business leader and the "resolve" for decision-making.

・ Remove Biases: Break through "preconceptions" that limit one's potential.

・ Build Networks: Form a community of leaders who can mutually enhance each other across organizations.

GET Details

[Voice of GET Participant: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines]

https://changewave-g.com/news/announce/20251215deiinterview/

Participants from various industries discussing beyond corporate boundaries

Furthermore, we are promoting the realization of this dream through the following services:

● "New Managerial Skills" Implementation Program

This training program teaches management techniques for a diversified era. It emphasizes dialogue with subordinates from different backgrounds, such as Gen Z and those on reduced hours, building psychological safety, and implementing a DEI perspective. It cultivates "new managerial skills" resilient to change.

https://changewave-g.com/news/announce/20251210dei/

● Empowerment College

Through interaction with participants from different industries, this program broadens perspectives and leads to autonomous career development. With a satisfaction rate of over 96% for four consecutive years and over 400 participants to date, it is an ideal entry program for female employees who want to take "the first step."

https://changewave-g.com/news/event/report-enpowerment2024/

● Training for Female Managers

This training program for female management candidates focuses on mindset change and skill acquisition. It resolves psychological hurdles and biases, helping participants discover "their own leadership style." Through three days of intensive lectures and exercises, it enhances the motivation to take on management roles.

https://changewave-g.com/news/event/202510deiprogram/

April Dream is a day for companies to announce their "dreams" on April 1st.

However, for us, this is not just a dream, but a future that must be realized.

What was once spoken of as a "dream" will surely transform into "reality" as each leader stands up with determination. The brilliance of 1,000 individuals will connect, creating a powerful wave that updates society.

Change Wave Group, together with companies, will accelerate this challenge and create a new era where diverse perspectives become a "competitive advantage."

Yuko Sasaki Profile

Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law. After working at the Bank of Japan, she served as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. In 2010, she founded Change Wave Inc., responsible for corporate transformation, executive talent development, and organizational development. In 2016, she founded Rixis Inc., an age-tech venture focused on supporting work-life balance for caregivers. In 2024, she integrated both companies and assumed her current position.

She serves as an outside director for several major companies and as an expert committee member for diversity promotion committees.

About Change Wave Group Inc.

With the mission of "unlocking the unseen potential of people and organizations," we are committed to corporate organizational transformation, diversity promotion, and support for work-life balance (business caregivers).

In addition to the "ANGLE" series of unconscious bias learning programs, we offer lectures for executives, training for managers, and development programs for female managers and leaders, customized to corporate challenges and needs, providing comprehensive support.

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Change Wave Group Inc.

Representative: Yuko Sasaki, Representative Director and CEO

Location: Seizan I 1202, 2-26-32 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Company Website: https://www.changewave-g.com/

*The contents described in this press release are as of the announcement date. Please note that they may be changed without prior notice.