[4/7 Osaka] Imagina Unveils New Concept "Business EQ" to Overcome 90.2% of Management Challenges "Talent Enhancement"! Survival Strategy Essential for Japanese Companies in the AI Era
Imagina Inc. held a seminar in Osaka on April 7th, introducing "Business EQ" and "Public Mind" as crucial strategies for Japanese companies to overcome talent shortages and survive the AI era, warning of the "2026 Problem." The company also presented its scientific recruitment tool, OBPI, to measure ideological resonance.
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## Warning: Structural Breakdown of Japanese Companies and the "2026 Problem"
The severe decline in the international competitiveness of Japanese companies is attributed to a "structural depletion of human power," where employees lack pride in their organization, leading to engagement levels reaching the world's lowest. In 2027, with the revision of labor laws and the dramatic advancement of AI technology, traditional "time-based management" will become completely ineffective. Amidst this, at a seminar held in Osaka on April 7, 2026, Yoshiki Sekino, Representative of Imagina Inc., presented "Business EQ," a new concept for installing "human power"—the only remaining stronghold in the AI era—into organizations.
## New Concepts Driving Organizations: "Business EQ" and "Public Mind"
Imagina's proposed "Business EQ" is not merely about being pleasant to work with.
* **EQ (Emotional Intelligence):** Composed of four elements—"self-understanding," "emotional control," "understanding others," and "a posture that empowers others"—it forms the foundation for fostering psychological safety and maximizing productivity.
* **Public Mind:** In today's era where brand defense is crucial against risks like social media backlash and information bias that can disrupt management, this refers to "media literacy" and "morality (ethics)." By integrating these with the company's philosophy (PMVV), each employee evolves into a "brand embodiment" who acts autonomously.
## Director Yoshiki Sekino Explains the New Norm: "Managers = Directors"
"In an organization without a 'flag,' there are no professionals." Sekino harshly pointed out the current reality where many managers in Japanese companies face a "punishment game" where only responsibilities increase. Ideally, managers should be "directors" who articulate the company's vision in their own words and guide their subordinates' growth, serving as the "strongest advertising medium" for recruitment. The seminar discussed concrete methods to dramatically change managers' mindsets, based on their track record of supporting over 3,000 companies.
## The Future of Recruitment: Measuring "Ideological Resonance" Based on Scientific Evidence
Imagina, transforming organizations through a scientific approach rather than mere rhetoric, has introduced the characteristic diagnosis "OBPI," in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Unlike conventional aptitude tests that have become superficial due to AI countermeasures, OBPI "scientifically eliminates falsehoods" and precisely measures the "integrity" and "ideological resonance" deep within an individual. Based on data showing an 83% higher risk of turnover for employees who do not resonate with the company's philosophy, it presents a new standard for recruitment that visualizes "essential ideological resonance" rather than just skills.
## About Imagina Inc.
With the belief that "brands are born from people," Imagina Inc. develops inner branding, supports human capital management, and provides talent development consulting, centered on the company's vision. They have supported the growth of over 3,000 companies cumulatively.
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[Contact Information for this matter]
Imagina Inc.
Contact: Minami Aoe
Keywords: Seminar, Inner Branding, Talent Development, Human Capital Investment, Ideological Penetration, Leadership, Media Literacy, Employer Branding, EQ, Organizational Strengthening
The severe decline in the international competitiveness of Japanese companies is attributed to a "structural depletion of human power," where employees lack pride in their organization, leading to engagement levels reaching the world's lowest. In 2027, with the revision of labor laws and the dramatic advancement of AI technology, traditional "time-based management" will become completely ineffective. Amidst this, at a seminar held in Osaka on April 7, 2026, Yoshiki Sekino, Representative of Imagina Inc., presented "Business EQ," a new concept for installing "human power"—the only remaining stronghold in the AI era—into organizations.
## New Concepts Driving Organizations: "Business EQ" and "Public Mind"
Imagina's proposed "Business EQ" is not merely about being pleasant to work with.
* **EQ (Emotional Intelligence):** Composed of four elements—"self-understanding," "emotional control," "understanding others," and "a posture that empowers others"—it forms the foundation for fostering psychological safety and maximizing productivity.
* **Public Mind:** In today's era where brand defense is crucial against risks like social media backlash and information bias that can disrupt management, this refers to "media literacy" and "morality (ethics)." By integrating these with the company's philosophy (PMVV), each employee evolves into a "brand embodiment" who acts autonomously.
## Director Yoshiki Sekino Explains the New Norm: "Managers = Directors"
"In an organization without a 'flag,' there are no professionals." Sekino harshly pointed out the current reality where many managers in Japanese companies face a "punishment game" where only responsibilities increase. Ideally, managers should be "directors" who articulate the company's vision in their own words and guide their subordinates' growth, serving as the "strongest advertising medium" for recruitment. The seminar discussed concrete methods to dramatically change managers' mindsets, based on their track record of supporting over 3,000 companies.
## The Future of Recruitment: Measuring "Ideological Resonance" Based on Scientific Evidence
Imagina, transforming organizations through a scientific approach rather than mere rhetoric, has introduced the characteristic diagnosis "OBPI," in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Unlike conventional aptitude tests that have become superficial due to AI countermeasures, OBPI "scientifically eliminates falsehoods" and precisely measures the "integrity" and "ideological resonance" deep within an individual. Based on data showing an 83% higher risk of turnover for employees who do not resonate with the company's philosophy, it presents a new standard for recruitment that visualizes "essential ideological resonance" rather than just skills.
## About Imagina Inc.
With the belief that "brands are born from people," Imagina Inc. develops inner branding, supports human capital management, and provides talent development consulting, centered on the company's vision. They have supported the growth of over 3,000 companies cumulatively.
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[Contact Information for this matter]
Imagina Inc.
Contact: Minami Aoe
Keywords: Seminar, Inner Branding, Talent Development, Human Capital Investment, Ideological Penetration, Leadership, Media Literacy, Employer Branding, EQ, Organizational Strengthening