Protean Career Association Releases 4-Part YouTube Series "The Essence of HR in the AI Era" Featuring Former Rohto Pharmaceutical CHRO Chiharu Takakura

Protean Career Association (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Kenshun Tanaka, Toru Ariyama; hereinafter referred to as "the Association") supports the development of better relationships between organizations and individuals, and the proactive career development of individuals.

We are pleased to announce the release of our YouTube series, "The Essence of HR in the AI Era (4 Parts)," which focuses on the future of HR and talent development in the age of AI.

The rapid evolution of generative AI has brought about a major transition in working styles, required skills, and organizational structures. In response to these changes, HR is being called upon to take on new roles beyond traditional system management.

This series systematically explains "Talent Requirements, Organizations, and the Role of HR in the AI Era" over four parts, offering a multifaceted perspective on the future direction of HR and talent development.

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Background of the Series Planning

The relationship between companies and individuals is undergoing significant change due to the diversification of values, the growing emphasis on career autonomy, and the widespread adoption of generative AI. We are transitioning from an era where "companies provide careers" to one where "individuals proactively build their own careers." In this context, HR is expected to support these changes and contribute to organizational value creation.

However, many companies are facing challenges such as: ・Uncertainty about how to utilize AI ・Difficulty in redefining talent requirements ・Not knowing how to support career autonomy

This series was produced with the aim of organizing the essential roles of HR in the AI era and providing practical insights to address these challenges.

Highlights of the "Essence of HR in the AI Era" Series

This video series is composed of the following four themes:

Part 1: Will AI Take Our Jobs? What Jobs Will Remain for Humans?

What changes with the rise of AI?

This part explains the value created by AI and the changing roles required of humans, considering future work styles from the perspective of "job redefinition."

https://youtu.be/B0-WYoPpde0

Part 2: Conditions for Valued Talent in the AI Era

What are the talent requirements in the AI era?

This part delves into how the definition of "talented individuals" is changing, explaining the abilities that will become important in the future, in addition to knowledge and skills.

https://youtu.be/SATMS_dO1NE

Part 3: In the AI Era, Organizations Shift from Pyramids to Networks

Redesigning Work and Organizations

This part explores how organizational structures and decision-making processes will change with the advancement of AI. It covers organizational optimization in an era where speed is competitive and the transition to skill-based organizations.

https://youtu.be/7QKmbc965Nc

Part 4: How Will HR Roles Change in the AI Era?

The Role of HR in the AI Era

This part redefines the role of HR from the perspective of an "organizational designer." It discusses mechanisms for drawing out the potential of each employee, the importance of HR Business Partners (HRBP), and the human and marketing skills required of HR professionals.

https://youtu.be/OhQQvP-8dqE

Speaker Profile

Advisor, Protean Career Association / Co-Representative, Takakura & Company LLC / Former Director, CHRO Strategic Advisor, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Chiharu Takakura

Joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 1983. Studied abroad at Georgetown University as a Fulbright Scholar in 1990, obtaining an MBA in 1992. From 1993, worked at Sanwa Research Institute, focusing on organizational development and human resource development related to organizational restructuring and new business implementation. Held positions including HR Department Manager at Pfizer from 1999, Head of Human Resources and Organization at Novartis Pharma from 2006, and General Manager of Global HR at Ajinomoto from 2014, where she built and deployed global HR systems. Became a Director at Rohto Pharmaceutical in 2020 and CHRO in 2022. Since 2022, she has served as an Outside Director and Chair of the Sustainability Committee at NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. From 2023, she has been an Outside Director at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company and Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. She engages in strategic HR initiatives that look towards the company's future management direction and promotes the development of diverse next-generation talent.

Related Information: Talent Development Program Supporting Career Autonomy

As discussed in this series, "career ownership," where individuals proactively build their careers, and the supporting organizational and HR structures are becoming increasingly important in the AI era.

The Association offers the "Protean Career AI Foundation Course & Certification" as a foundational program to adapt to these changes. This program is a certified qualification that allows participants to systematically learn the concepts and practical methods of career development in the AI era, based on the Protean Career theory, which is gaining attention in the career industry. Furthermore, through AI diagnostics, individuals can visualize their career capital and design concrete action plans.

Currently, the course is available in an e-learning format, allowing immediate access upon registration.

▼Details and application here https://protean-career.or.jp/foundation-seminar/

◆Certified Service Provider: 4designs Inc.

Name: 4designs Inc.

Location: H1O Nihonbashi Kayabacho 311, PMO EX Nihonbashi Kayabacho, 2-12-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Established: July 2019

President & CEO: Toru Ariyama

Business Overview: Management consulting, organizational development support for maximizing human capital, career development support, etc.

Website: https://4designs.co.jp/

Service: Protean Career Dock https://protean-career.or.jp/company-seminar

Clients: Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. / Sumitomo Corporation / Morinaga & Co., Ltd. / POLA INC. / Dentsu Digital Inc. / Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. / Intage Inc. / EXA CORPORATION, and over 200 other companies.

◆Association Overview

Formal Name: Protean Career Association

Location: Shinjuku Washington Hotel Building Main Tower 2F, 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Business Overview: Career dialogue-based organizational development support services / Individual career support services / Certified qualification system operation

Representative Directors: Kenshun Tanaka (Professor, Faculty of Career Design, Hosei University) / Toru Ariyama (President & CEO, 4designs Inc.)

Established: March 2020