

Innovation: A Matter of Mindset?
Is innovation rooted in technology, or can it be promoted by other means? In this interview led by GLOBIS faculty Cristian Vlad, Ryosuke...


Redefining the Doodle: Business Communication for the New Age
Back in school, a teacher once dropped a stack of workbooks on my desk and demanded my attention. “Stop doodling,” she said. If I catch...


Diversity at NTT: How to Manage a Japanese Global Business in a Changing Age
NTT is one of the top 10 telecommunications companies worldwide, and yet diversity remains a challenge. GLOBIS lecturer Cristian Vlad...


Cultivating Innovation as a Designer
Satosi Isiguro teaches Design Thinking at GLOBIS University. Cristian Vlad recently interviewed him about helping clients commit to...


Design Thinking: Perils and Pitfalls of the Crit
You’ve no doubt heard about design thinking—a practical, step-by-step, user-centric method of solving problems. Though its roots reach...


The Toyota Way: Imitate, Improve, Innovate
Few companies have a reputation quite like Toyota, with a company philosophy so clearly defined and effective. Russ Bankson is one of the...


Japan’s Unexpected Gateway to Europe
New hubs of entrepreneurship are popping up across the world, driven by advancements in technology and innovation. Daisuke Kudo is a...


Japan’s Unexpected Gateway to Europe
Cris Vlad met with Talent & Engagement Partner Hideki Ishida of IBM Japan to discuss how innovation occurs at his company. CV:...


How Design Thinking Revived Adidas
“Thinking like a designer can transform the way you develop products, services, processes – and even strategy.” --Tim Brown, IDEO CEO...


Design Thinking, A Long Journey to Japan
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.” - Albert Einstein As customer tastes...