External Supporter's Questions Elicit True Feelings Unrevealed in Internal Dialogues: Ba&Co Inc.'s Case Study of Willnext Design Implementation Published
Willnext Inc. has published a case study on Ba&Co Inc.'s implementation of 'Willnext Design,' a career design program combining AI and dialogue. The program helped visualize the gap between managers' values and the company's recognition, enhancing the quality of internal management dialogues.
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- 📰 Published: April 22, 2026 at 19:00
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■ Overview of the Case Study
Since its independence, Ba&Co Inc. had adopted a structure where managers of each department also concurrently handled people management.
While there were many opportunities for dialogue such as 1on1s, it was said that the mechanisms to encourage managers' own self-reflection were not sufficiently established.
In order to handle management with both the company's mission and individual values aligned, Willnext Design was introduced for two managers directly reporting to the president.
■ Changes After Implementation
Mr. Okuzawa stated that after the program ended, both individuals gave the impression of being refreshed. He analyzed that this was the result of an increased sense of conviction that their current roles overlapped with their desired way of working.
Furthermore, through objective questioning by external supporters, individual values that were difficult to surface solely through internal dialogue became clear, and at the same time, the gap with the company's recognition was visualized. Viewing this gap as a 'positive proposition to level up relationships,' it served as a catalyst to deepen the quality and discussion points of dialogues in organizational meetings to the next level.
Regarding the 'Willnext Sheet' provided after the program ends, he mentioned that all session logs are organized continuously, allowing the transition of the subjects' thoughts to be grasped, which also provided an opportunity to deepen understanding as a supervisor.
Click here for the published page!
■ About Willnext Design
Willnext Design is a hands-on career design program that starts with verbalizing an individual's emotions and values toward their career. Targeting the manager level and high-potential talent, it supports the improvement of organizational autonomy and business driving force.
For details and inquiries about corporate programs, please visit the official Willnext Design website.
Click here for Willnext Design!
■ About Willnext Inc.
Willnext Inc. is a human resources and organizational consulting firm that supports decision-making for individuals and organizations. Through its four services: Willnext Academy, Willnext Design, Willnext Job, and Willnext Consulting, it provides end-to-end support from recruitment to retention and active participation.
■ Willnext Design (Intention Formation)
A career design program fusing AI and dialogue. It verbalizes values and motives, redesigning careers starting from 'why do we work'.
■ Willnext Academy (Learning & Community)
A revamp of the former CANTERA ACADEMY. A community-based learning platform exploring the ideal role of HR through dialogue, reflection, and practice.
■ Willnext Job (Career Circulation)
Provides end-to-end support for diverse career opportunities, including job changes, 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 Profile
Company Name: Willnext Inc.
Address: 1878-1 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa
Representative Director: Masahiro Nakamura
Director: Tsukasa Horio
Company Website: https://willnext.jp/
Willnext Inc.
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Public Relations, Willnext Inc.
E-mail: info@willnext.jp
Since its independence, Ba&Co Inc. had adopted a structure where managers of each department also concurrently handled people management.
While there were many opportunities for dialogue such as 1on1s, it was said that the mechanisms to encourage managers' own self-reflection were not sufficiently established.
In order to handle management with both the company's mission and individual values aligned, Willnext Design was introduced for two managers directly reporting to the president.
■ Changes After Implementation
Mr. Okuzawa stated that after the program ended, both individuals gave the impression of being refreshed. He analyzed that this was the result of an increased sense of conviction that their current roles overlapped with their desired way of working.
Furthermore, through objective questioning by external supporters, individual values that were difficult to surface solely through internal dialogue became clear, and at the same time, the gap with the company's recognition was visualized. Viewing this gap as a 'positive proposition to level up relationships,' it served as a catalyst to deepen the quality and discussion points of dialogues in organizational meetings to the next level.
Regarding the 'Willnext Sheet' provided after the program ends, he mentioned that all session logs are organized continuously, allowing the transition of the subjects' thoughts to be grasped, which also provided an opportunity to deepen understanding as a supervisor.
Click here for the published page!
■ About Willnext Design
Willnext Design is a hands-on career design program that starts with verbalizing an individual's emotions and values toward their career. Targeting the manager level and high-potential talent, it supports the improvement of organizational autonomy and business driving force.
For details and inquiries about corporate programs, please visit the official Willnext Design website.
Click here for Willnext Design!
■ About Willnext Inc.
Willnext Inc. is a human resources and organizational consulting firm that supports decision-making for individuals and organizations. Through its four services: Willnext Academy, Willnext Design, Willnext Job, and Willnext Consulting, it provides end-to-end support from recruitment to retention and active participation.
■ Willnext Design (Intention Formation)
A career design program fusing AI and dialogue. It verbalizes values and motives, redesigning careers starting from 'why do we work'.
■ Willnext Academy (Learning & Community)
A revamp of the former CANTERA ACADEMY. A community-based learning platform exploring the ideal role of HR through dialogue, reflection, and practice.
■ Willnext Job (Career Circulation)
Provides end-to-end support for diverse career opportunities, including job changes, 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 Profile
Company Name: Willnext Inc.
Address: 1878-1 Obuchi, Midori-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa
Representative Director: Masahiro Nakamura
Director: Tsukasa Horio
Company Website: https://willnext.jp/
Willnext Inc.
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Public Relations, Willnext Inc.
E-mail: info@willnext.jp