Ep 08: PWC Partner, Jason Hayes, on Doing Business with Japan & Talent of the Future.
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Japan & Talent of the Future.
We explored the critical importance of culture in modern business relationships between Japan and the global market with Jason Hayes, leader of PwC's Asia Pacific Japan Practice. Through his extensive research including 'Japan Rebooted' and 'Unlocking Japan's Potential' reports, we examined Japan's strategic long-term investment approach and 'Goodwill Capital' in Southeast Asia. We discussed the challenges of attracting talent in Japan's evolving business landscape and the complexities of implementing merit-based performance management systems. Our conversation covered successful strategies for creating bilateral relationships, different approaches to foreign investment, and the growing role of accelerators in Japan's business ecosystem. We concluded by addressing the need to develop enhanced business literacy levels in both Australia and Japan to strengthen these vital international partnerships.
Themes of Inquiry
- Culture and Business Relationships
- Japan's Investment Strategy
- Talent Attraction and Management
- Bilateral Business Development
- Business Literacy Enhancement
We explored the critical importance of culture in modern business relationships between Japan and the global market with Jason Hayes, leader of PwC's Asia Pacific Japan Practice.
Episode Summary
We explored the critical importance of culture in modern business relationships between Japan and the global market with Jason Hayes, leader of PwC's Asia Pacific Japan Practice. Through his extensive research including 'Japan Rebooted' and 'Unlocking Japan's Potential' reports, we examined Japan's strategic long-term investment approach and 'Goodwill Capital' in Southeast Asia. We discussed the challenges of attracting talent in Japan's evolving business landscape and the complexities of implementing merit-based performance management systems. Our conversation covered successful strategies for creating bilateral relationships, different approaches to foreign investment, and the growing role of accelerators in Japan's business ecosystem. We concluded by addressing the need to develop enhanced business literacy levels in both Australia and Japan to strengthen these vital international partnerships.
The Guest Biography
Japan & Talent of the Future.
Jason Hayes is the leader of PwC's Asia Pacific Japan Practice (ex-Japan) and a Financial Assurance Partner with over 28 years of international experience. He specializes in providing assurance and advisory services across Entertainment & Media, Technology, and Retail & Consumer sectors. Hayes has extensive experience assisting both Australian and US companies with market entry strategies into Japan, while also helping Japanese companies expand into Australia and Asia. He spent eight years on secondment with PwC in Japan until January 2015 and serves as an active member of the Australia Japan Business Cooperation Committee. As lead author of PwC's influential reports including 'Japan Rebooted' and 'Unlocking Japan's Potential,' Hayes is a recognized expert on Japanese trade and investment, regularly providing media commentary and presenting at industry forums.
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