Message
Message

Message from the CEO

Message

Our wish is to have top management functioning
at its full potential to lead the growth and evolution
of the organization in a balanced and healthy way.

Human Capital Advisory Partners Inc. CEO

Yumiko Shito

In a world described as VUCA (V=Volatility, U=Uncertainty, C=Complexity, A=Ambiguity), the underlying issues facing today’s companies are becoming more complex and more difficult to anticipate.

In such world, to engage in business as a “true global company”, (in other words, be able to develop, nurture, and harness the talents of the people in any environment and economic circumstance) we believe that the following 3 elements are essential:

1)Clearly defined management vision which is shared throughout the organization

2)Cultivation of a highly engaged and productive corporate culture

3)Ability of management to evolve and change its mindset and perspective based on the context of the situation

We have observed over and over that when the above three elements come together and are integrated, what seems like a miracle can occur, and the speed of transformation increases dramatically.
Unfortunately, this change cannot be realized with quick fix strategies proposed by external parties or with wishful thinking from top management.
The current state of the organizational culture must first be made transparent. Each individual will then realize his or her involvement in contributing to this state. Only when they recognize their involvement, they will be empowered to change the situation. By the time the coaching sessions are finished, these individuals will have the means to consciously and continuously contribute to the evolution of the culture.

We invite you to think of organizations as living organisms, with its own thoughts and wishes, independent from that of top management, but strongly influenced by them. When we imagine this, we face the following challenges:

Aligning the thoughts and energies of the organization and top management

Cultivating a productive and engaging culture that will encourage free and open communication and a dynamic team environment

Bringing transparency to the activities of management and generating results from their actions.  (We see top management as some of the important and influential “organs” that control and regulate the “living organization.” Imagine the heart as the Chairman as he/she is the “essence” of the group. The CEO can be analogous to the brain as he/she is the main intellectual strategist and directs the rest of the cells in the body. Their thoughts and actions will greatly impact the remainder of the organization and if their health fails, the rest of the organization is in jeopardy.)

We will work together with management to overcome these challenges and provide them with the tools needed to steer the organization in the VUCA world.

Profile

Through over 30 years’ business experience in a multinational/global environment, especially the 12 years in New York, one of the most competitive and diverse business arenas, have obtained firsthand experience in global business practice, leadership and business management from working with distinguished client list of CXOs.

Currently work with CXOs of global organizations as an Executive Coach and Thinking Partner.
Mission is to enable senior executives to accelerate the growth and establish the sustainability of their organizations. Supports clients to clarify the global vision/strategies and accomplish them with the expansion/transformation of their thinking and behavioral traits.
Last corporate position before establishing own companies was with Morgan Stanley, as COO of the Corporate Service Department of Japan, and Information Security Officer of Asia Pacific and Japan.

Membership

International Coaching Federation(ICF)Japan Chapter Advisor

International Coaching Federation(ICF)Member / Master Certified Coach(MCC)

American Chamber of Commerce in Japan(ACCJ)Member

New York Nippon Club Member

Culture Community Network Japan Foundation (CCNJ)

Education

University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management /
Management and Administrative Science - Organizational Behavior and Coaching (MS)

State of University of New York / Business Management (BS)