[JPI Seminar] "Human Resource Development and Organizational Transformation Based on Business Design" to be held on April 16 (Thursday)

JPI will hold a seminar on human resource development and organizational transformation based on business design on April 16, 2026.
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JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will hold a seminar featuring Mr. Yu Osaki, Director, Design Strategist, and Service Designer at CONCENT INC., to provide a detailed explanation of human resource development and organizational transformation based on business design.

[Details and Application Here] https://www.jpi.co.jp/seminar/17695

[Title]

The "Ability to Create Questions and Motivate People" Required in the DX/AI Era

Human Resource Development and Organizational Transformation Based on Business Design

~Defining Human Resources Tailored to Organizational Characteristics and Creating Mechanisms for Collaboration~

[Date and Time]

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 16:30 - 18:30

*We are also accepting applications for archived streaming after the seminar has concluded.

[Speaker]

CONCENT INC.

Director

Design Strategist, Service Designer

Mr. Yu Osaki

[Lecture Overview]

As industrial digitalization progresses, more companies are investing in design. In addition to traditional outsourcing of design, results are being generated through multiple avenues such as hiring new designers and providing design education for employees. Design is not limited to the scope of appearance or engineering; its thinking is also being applied to corporate strategy.

Furthermore, in a work environment that assumes AI, the "design attitude" of taking initiative, creating one's own questions, and motivating people will become increasingly necessary.

This lecture will consider how to leverage design in business and organizations from the perspective of "nurturing people." It will provide a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions in adopting design from the viewpoint of practitioners.

[Lecture Topics]

1. "Design" and "Designer" Required in the Current Era

 (1) What is Design?

  ① Design from a Management Perspective and its Actual Application

  ② History and Outlook of Design from a Practical Perspective

  ③ Designers' View of Design

 (2) What is a Designer?

  ① Types and Achievements of Design Professionals

  ② Placement and Duties of In-house Designers

  ③ Development of Advanced Design Talent Active at the Corporate Strategy Layer

  ④ An Environment Where Non-Designers and Designers Blend Together

  ⑤ Challenges Faced by Designers, De...

FAQ

What is the main topic of the JPI seminar scheduled for April 16th?

The seminar focuses on human resource development and organizational transformation, specifically through the lens of business design, in the context of the DX/AI era.

Who is the featured speaker at this JPI seminar, and what is their role?

The featured speaker is Mr. Yu Osaki, who is a Director, Design Strategist, and Service Designer at CONCENT INC.

What specific 'ability' is highlighted as crucial in the DX/AI era, according to the seminar title?

The seminar title emphasizes the 'ability to create questions and motivate people' as a critical skill for the DX/AI era.

Beyond aesthetics and engineering, how is design thinking being applied in a business context, as mentioned in the lecture overview?

Design thinking is being applied to corporate strategy, and the 'design attitude' of taking initiative, creating one's own questions, and motivating people is becoming increasingly necessary in an AI-assumed work environment.

Is it possible to access the seminar content after the live event has concluded?

Yes, applications are being accepted for archived streaming of the seminar after it has concluded.