FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Hosts Workshop to Develop 'Next-Generation Consultants' for the New Era

FIELD MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (FMS), a strategic consulting firm that prides itself on being 'Japan's number one firm for talent development' (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kentaro Nakamura), held an internal development program for junior consultants titled 'Consult Code Workshop' on Tuesday, March 17.

■ Background of the Event

FMS is a strategic consulting firm that commits to solving management challenges from the perspective of a 'management advisor.' Beyond logical and hypothesis-driven thinking, FMS places great importance on the daily behaviors and mindsets that form a professional's foundation. In developing junior consultants, the firm focuses not only on acquiring knowledge and skills but also on refining their approach to work and the quality of their thinking and actions.

Based on this philosophy, the 'Consult Code Workshop' was established as an opportunity for consultants to reflect on their code of conduct alongside their daily project work and learn through practical case studies.

■ Workshop Details and Highlights

The workshop utilizes CEO Kentaro Nakamura's book, 'Consult Code: 48 Codes of Conduct for Professionals.' Junior consultants bring real-world challenges and growth-related concerns they face in the field, and engage in discussions with partners, including Nakamura, who share their own experiences. This allows for the direct transmission of professional mindsets and behaviors that can be implemented immediately.

During the March 17 session, heated discussions took place centered on the following two themes:

[Theme 1] Taking Actions Rooted in a 'Responsible' Mindset

—To grow and find solutions in any situation, one must view all events as 'one's own responsibility.' By discarding the 'blame-others' mindset regarding uncontrollable external factors and acting from one's own initiative, one can take concrete, actionable steps toward a solution.—

＜Discussion Excerpt＞

Junior Consultant: 'I am concerned that if I focus too much on taking personal responsibility, I might start believing everything is my fault, which could negatively impact my mental health. Are there ways to maintain a responsible attitude while continuing to grow in a healthy way?'