Why Don't SME Managers Think, Act, or Develop Subordinates from a Management Perspective? Public Seminar on Management Training for SME Business Owners to be Held in Tokyo on May 19.

Shin Keiei Service Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, with CEO Katsuya Moriya, announced a public seminar titled 'Why Don't SME Managers Think, Act, or Develop Subordinates from a Management Perspective?' The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 14:00 to 16:15 JST, with reception starting at 13:30. It will take place at KFC Hall & Rooms in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan, directly accessible from Ryogoku Station (Toei Oedo Line, A1 exit). The event is aimed at SME business owners, executives, and HR department heads. The participation fee is 3,000 JPY (tax included), and the capacity is limited to 30 attendees, with a maximum of two participants per company. Takahiro Okano, a manager at Shin Keiei Service and author of '管理職の手帳 BASIC100,' will be the speaker. The seminar will discuss the causes of SME growth stagnation, reasons for managerial shortcomings (e.g., 'status quo bias,' 'management dependency,' 'silo mentality'), and strategies for developing effective managers, including correct role recognition and organizational reform case studies.