Relic Publishing's Latest Book 'Innovator Talent Management' Achieves No. 1 in 3 Amazon Bestseller Categories
Relic Publishing's new book 'Innovator Talent Management' by Relic Co., Ltd. has topped three Amazon bestseller categories. The book offers solutions to common Japanese corporate challenges in new business talent through Relic's unique 'IRM' framework.
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Relic Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Takahiro Kitajima; Representative Director CTO: Ryo Oba), a business co-creation company, is pleased to announce that its latest book, 'Innovator Talent Management: Everything About Discovery, Development, Evaluation, and Placement' (authored by Ai Sasaki), published under its own publishing label 'Relic Publishing,' has achieved No. 1 in three Amazon bestseller categories. This book addresses the challenges many Japanese companies face, such as 'lack of talent suitable for new business ventures' and 'inability to perform proper evaluations,' by presenting solutions based on Relic's extensive support実績 and its unique 'IRM (Innovator Relationship Management)' framework.
Relic Publishing was established under Relic's vision of 'One Book, One Business' with the aim of disseminating the practical knowledge and ideas of each employee to society and visualizing and utilizing them as organizational intellectual capital. Moving forward, Relic Publishing will continue to contribute to improving problem-solving capabilities and execution power in business by sharing practical knowledge that fosters innovation.
■ Achieved No. 1 in 3 Amazon Bestseller Categories
Immediately after its publication on April 24, 2026, this book received significant attention, especially from management and HR leaders involved in new business development, organizational reform, and next-generation leader training. It secured the No. 1 spot in three e-book categories: human resources and labor management, management science, and small business.
■ Book Content: Breaking Through the 'Talent Blind Spot' Where Systems Exist but Businesses Don't Emerge with 'IRM'
Many Japanese companies implement internal recruitment systems and accelerator programs but still face challenges such as 'lack of talent suitable for new business ventures' and 'inability to perform proper evaluations.' This book systematizes Relic's unique 'IRM (Innovator Relationship Management)' framework, derived from its experience supporting over 5,000 companies, and serves as a practical guide to overcome the situation where 'systems exist but businesses don't emerge.'
This book visualizes the qualities of innovators, which tend to be individual-dependent, into '9 roles' and '5 skill levels.' It articulates talent management for uncertain business creation, an area not fully covered by existing HRM (Human Resource Management).
- Chart defining innovator growth from 'Lv1' for basic understanding to 'Lv5' for systematization and next-generation training.
- Chart presenting optimal organizational structures and talent allocation according to the nature of the business (extension of existing business or entirely new).
【Book Information】
Title: Innovator Talent Management: Everything About Discovery, Development, Evaluation, and Placement
Author: Ai Sasaki (Senior Executive Officer, General Manager of Innovation Management Division, Relic Co., Ltd.)
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Price: 1,600 yen (excluding tax)
*Kindle prices may vary due to Amazon campaigns, etc.
Sales: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and others
Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GXT2M8JN
【Table of Contents】
Prologue: Why new businesses are not continuously born even with systems in place
Chapter 1: ①Definition: Defining the 'type' of talent
Chapter 2: ②Planning: Designing a talent portfolio
Chapter 3: ③Discovery: Discovering internal talent
Chapter 4: ④Development: Developing talent
Chapter 5: ⑤Evaluation: Evaluating talent
Chapter 6: ⑥Placement: Designing assignments
Chapter 7: ⑦Definition Review & Establishment: Establishing the system within the organization
Epilogue: Is 'lack of talent' really true?
Bonus Appendix: Download rights for IRM Introduction 3-piece set (9 roles x skill level quick reference, 3-axis evaluation sheet, IJM worksheet)
■ Author Profile
Ai Sasaki
Senior Executive Officer, General Manager of Innovation Management Division, Relic Co., Ltd.
After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, she joined a foreign-affiliated advertising agency. As an AE, she supported clients in all aspects of marketing activities, from marketing strategy planning to advertising production and placement, and new product development planning. Subsequently, she joined Hakuhodo Group to launch a new business development organization. Following the spin-off of her department, she transferred and engaged in new business development consulting for major corporations.
She provides comprehensive support to resolve bottlenecks in new business development projects and facilitate efficient project progress, ranging from accompanying project development to HR system reform and talent development. Feeling the importance of data utilization in business development, she joined a customer data platform SaaS company. Data utilization...
Relic Publishing was established under Relic's vision of 'One Book, One Business' with the aim of disseminating the practical knowledge and ideas of each employee to society and visualizing and utilizing them as organizational intellectual capital. Moving forward, Relic Publishing will continue to contribute to improving problem-solving capabilities and execution power in business by sharing practical knowledge that fosters innovation.
■ Achieved No. 1 in 3 Amazon Bestseller Categories
Immediately after its publication on April 24, 2026, this book received significant attention, especially from management and HR leaders involved in new business development, organizational reform, and next-generation leader training. It secured the No. 1 spot in three e-book categories: human resources and labor management, management science, and small business.
■ Book Content: Breaking Through the 'Talent Blind Spot' Where Systems Exist but Businesses Don't Emerge with 'IRM'
Many Japanese companies implement internal recruitment systems and accelerator programs but still face challenges such as 'lack of talent suitable for new business ventures' and 'inability to perform proper evaluations.' This book systematizes Relic's unique 'IRM (Innovator Relationship Management)' framework, derived from its experience supporting over 5,000 companies, and serves as a practical guide to overcome the situation where 'systems exist but businesses don't emerge.'
This book visualizes the qualities of innovators, which tend to be individual-dependent, into '9 roles' and '5 skill levels.' It articulates talent management for uncertain business creation, an area not fully covered by existing HRM (Human Resource Management).
- Chart defining innovator growth from 'Lv1' for basic understanding to 'Lv5' for systematization and next-generation training.
- Chart presenting optimal organizational structures and talent allocation according to the nature of the business (extension of existing business or entirely new).
【Book Information】
Title: Innovator Talent Management: Everything About Discovery, Development, Evaluation, and Placement
Author: Ai Sasaki (Senior Executive Officer, General Manager of Innovation Management Division, Relic Co., Ltd.)
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Price: 1,600 yen (excluding tax)
*Kindle prices may vary due to Amazon campaigns, etc.
Sales: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and others
Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0GXT2M8JN
【Table of Contents】
Prologue: Why new businesses are not continuously born even with systems in place
Chapter 1: ①Definition: Defining the 'type' of talent
Chapter 2: ②Planning: Designing a talent portfolio
Chapter 3: ③Discovery: Discovering internal talent
Chapter 4: ④Development: Developing talent
Chapter 5: ⑤Evaluation: Evaluating talent
Chapter 6: ⑥Placement: Designing assignments
Chapter 7: ⑦Definition Review & Establishment: Establishing the system within the organization
Epilogue: Is 'lack of talent' really true?
Bonus Appendix: Download rights for IRM Introduction 3-piece set (9 roles x skill level quick reference, 3-axis evaluation sheet, IJM worksheet)
■ Author Profile
Ai Sasaki
Senior Executive Officer, General Manager of Innovation Management Division, Relic Co., Ltd.
After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Tokyo, she joined a foreign-affiliated advertising agency. As an AE, she supported clients in all aspects of marketing activities, from marketing strategy planning to advertising production and placement, and new product development planning. Subsequently, she joined Hakuhodo Group to launch a new business development organization. Following the spin-off of her department, she transferred and engaged in new business development consulting for major corporations.
She provides comprehensive support to resolve bottlenecks in new business development projects and facilitate efficient project progress, ranging from accompanying project development to HR system reform and talent development. Feeling the importance of data utilization in business development, she joined a customer data platform SaaS company. Data utilization...