Sustainable Holdings Conducts Offline Company-wide Training for 150 Employees: 'Turning Learning into Power, Uniting the Organization'

## Sustainable Holdings Conducts Offline Company-wide Training for 150 Employees

Sustainable Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kenta Mogi) conducted a company-wide training session on May 14 (Thu) and 15 (Fri), 2026, for approximately 150 employees from across Japan.

Under the theme "Turning learning into power, uniting the organization," the training aimed to address the dilution of interpersonal relationships—a common challenge in today's online-centric work environment—and to strengthen horizontal connections across business units. The program featured a lecture by special guest speaker Ko Kojima, Representative Director and President of Mito HollyHock FC, as well as various workshops and networking events to foster organizational unity and synergy.

### Background: The Need for Offline Energy in the Online Era
While online communication has become the mainstream in our operations, the push for efficiency has led to challenges such as fewer serendipitous ideas from casual conversations and weaker personal relationships with members of other departments. Consequently, the company positioned its semi-annual company-wide meeting as a forum for "cross-departmental connection" and "creating an accessible environment," gathering 150 employees for this in-person training.

### Special Lecture: Lessons from Mito HollyHock's President Kojima
As a highlight, the company invited Ko Kojima, Representative Director and President of Mito HollyHock FC, as a special lecturer. Speaking on the theme "How the weak can beat the strong," he shared insights on organizational theory and management developed at the forefront of the sports business. Participants were seen taking serious notes, relating his words to their own tasks and missions.

### Diverse Programs for Shared Learning and Synergy
Beyond passive lectures, the training focused on workshops where each individual could think and contribute:

- **Business Unit Introduction**: A session to recognize the roles of each department and find clues for cross-departmental collaboration.
- **Team Strengthening Workshop**: A group discussion and presentation session on the theme of "How to make a team stronger."
- **Position-Specific and Compliance Training**: Layered training sessions covering problem-solving for management and general staff, along with harassment prevention.

### Participant Feedback and Future Outlook
New employees attending their first company-wide training showed initial nervousness but soon began smiling and actively engaging with senior staff. A networking party held after the first day provided a valuable opportunity for interaction among employees who rarely have professional contact, thereby boosting "psychological safety" within the organization. Surveys conducted afterward gathered positive comments, such as, "Knowing other departments' initiatives boosted my motivation," and "Meeting face-to-face made it easier to consult with them in future online work."

Sustainable Holdings plans to continue these semi-annual training sessions, striving to build a stronger organization while valuing information sharing and human connections.