Experiencing Career Mapping Changed Managers' Questioning and Interaction. Willnext Design Trial Adoption Case Study at ECOMMIT Released
Willnext Inc. released a case study of the trial introduction of its AI and dialogue-integrated career design program 'Willnext Design' at ECOMMIT. Post-program, the quality of managers' questions improved, leading to more dialogue focused on the future of their team members.
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■ Case Study Overview
At ECOMMIT, due to an increase in the number of employees accompanying its rapid growth phase, it became difficult for managers to secure time to face their subordinates with a mid-to-long-term perspective.
Additionally, while employees joined the company resonating with its MISSION, VISION, and VALUE, there were cases where they could not fully map out how their daily tasks connected to their own careers.
To address these challenges, Willnext Design was introduced on a trial basis as an approach to intrinsic motivation through career mapping.
It was conducted for two managers with different roles and backgrounds.
■ Changes After Implementation
After the program ended, the quality of questions regarding careers changed for both managers.
In goal-setting scenarios, more concrete and applied consultations and questions arose, and they reported an increase in dialogues that encompassed not only their own futures but also those of their subordinates and involved members.
The 'Willnext Sheet' provided after the program ends also became an opportunity for the HR side to understand where employees feel a sense of fulfillment in their current tasks, bringing a multifaceted perspective that cannot be obtained in regular 1-on-1s, according to Mr. Horiuchi.
■ About Willnext Design
Willnext Design is a guided career design program that starts with verbalizing an individual's emotions and values regarding their career. Targeting the management layer and high-potential talent, it supports the improvement of organizational autonomy and business driving force.
For details on corporate programs and inquiries, please check the Willnext Design official website.
■ About Willnext Inc.
Willnext Inc. is an HR and organizational consulting company that supports decision-making for individuals and organizations. Through its four services: Willnext Academy, Willnext Design, Willnext Job, and Willnext Consulting, it provides comprehensive support from recruitment to retention and active participation.
■ Willnext Design (Will Formation)
A career design program fusing AI and dialogue. It verbalizes values and motives, redesigning careers starting from 'why we work.'
■ Willnext Academy (Learning/Community)
A revamp of the former CANTERA ACADEMY. A community-type learning platform that explores what it means to be HR through dialogue, introspection, and practice.
■ Willnext Job (Career Circulation)
Comprehensively supports diverse career opportunities such as job changing, side jobs, and project participation.
■ Willnext Consulting (Organizational Transformation)
Comprehensively supports recruitment, training, organizational development, and HR strategy, connecting individual changes to organizational growth.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Willnext Inc.
Location: 1878-1 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa
Representative Director: Masahiro Nakamura
Director: Tsukasa Horio
Company Website: https://willnext.jp/
At ECOMMIT, due to an increase in the number of employees accompanying its rapid growth phase, it became difficult for managers to secure time to face their subordinates with a mid-to-long-term perspective.
Additionally, while employees joined the company resonating with its MISSION, VISION, and VALUE, there were cases where they could not fully map out how their daily tasks connected to their own careers.
To address these challenges, Willnext Design was introduced on a trial basis as an approach to intrinsic motivation through career mapping.
It was conducted for two managers with different roles and backgrounds.
■ Changes After Implementation
After the program ended, the quality of questions regarding careers changed for both managers.
In goal-setting scenarios, more concrete and applied consultations and questions arose, and they reported an increase in dialogues that encompassed not only their own futures but also those of their subordinates and involved members.
The 'Willnext Sheet' provided after the program ends also became an opportunity for the HR side to understand where employees feel a sense of fulfillment in their current tasks, bringing a multifaceted perspective that cannot be obtained in regular 1-on-1s, according to Mr. Horiuchi.
■ About Willnext Design
Willnext Design is a guided career design program that starts with verbalizing an individual's emotions and values regarding their career. Targeting the management layer and high-potential talent, it supports the improvement of organizational autonomy and business driving force.
For details on corporate programs and inquiries, please check the Willnext Design official website.
■ About Willnext Inc.
Willnext Inc. is an HR and organizational consulting company that supports decision-making for individuals and organizations. Through its four services: Willnext Academy, Willnext Design, Willnext Job, and Willnext Consulting, it provides comprehensive support from recruitment to retention and active participation.
■ Willnext Design (Will Formation)
A career design program fusing AI and dialogue. It verbalizes values and motives, redesigning careers starting from 'why we work.'
■ Willnext Academy (Learning/Community)
A revamp of the former CANTERA ACADEMY. A community-type learning platform that explores what it means to be HR through dialogue, introspection, and practice.
■ Willnext Job (Career Circulation)
Comprehensively supports diverse career opportunities such as job changing, side jobs, and project participation.
■ Willnext Consulting (Organizational Transformation)
Comprehensively supports recruitment, training, organizational development, and HR strategy, connecting individual changes to organizational growth.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Willnext Inc.
Location: 1878-1 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa
Representative Director: Masahiro Nakamura
Director: Tsukasa Horio
Company Website: https://willnext.jp/