To get results in international business, language skills alone aren’t enough. “CQ”—the ability to understand other cultures and adapt flexibly to the situation—an ability increasingly valued even by the world’s largest companies—is essential. “CQ Business®” is our original program that adapts CQ theory to the Japanese business environment, systematically building cross-cultural understanding and effective communication.
AtGlobal has delivered training programs trusted by many companies. To develop globally capable people—and to help international teams succeed in Japan—put our expertise and track record to work.
※CQ Business® is a registered trademark of AtGlobal, Ltd.
Hands-On CQ Seminar to Ease the Anxiety of Welcoming Foreign Talent
We held a seminar at Kumamoto Electric Railway on how to work with newly joining foreign employees. Understanding differences in culture and values, the company built a smooth onboarding system and lifted existing staff’s communication skills. Case study: “To protect the community’s mobility—Kumamoto Electric Railway’s pursuit of true multicultural coexistence with foreign talent.”
Do you have these concerns about developing globally capable people?
- Employees’ language skills have improved, but they still can’t communicate well in real global business.
- Communication with overseas and Japan-based sites isn’t smooth, hampering project progress.
- Developing global talent takes too much time and cost, and the results are hard to see.
- Having entered the market, we’re struggling with differences in local business customs and culture.
AtGlobal has the solutions!
ProgramSeminars by Challenge
Our global-business training is customized to your goals, group size, and format. The following are example programs.
Enhancing Global Business Skills
Language ability alone is not enough to thrive in global business. This seminar systematically teaches “CQ”—the ability to collaborate with diverse people—and helps turn cultural and behavioral differences into team strengths.
Training Themes:
- Understanding yourself and other cultures
- Leadership that leverages diversity
- Global dialogue skills
- Acquiring practical skills
Study Abroad & Overseas Training Preparation
To ensure study abroad is more than just an “experience,” this seminar builds the communication skills needed to overcome cultural barriers and build trust in intercultural settings.
Training Themes:
- Understanding the “why” behind different cultures
- Expressing opinions with confidence
- Learning adaptation strategies from mistakes
- Practicing real dialogue skills
Achievement
AtGlobal’s CQ Business® seminars have been adopted by major companies, government agencies, universities, and more—across all sizes and industries.
Kai Corporation
Kinki Nippon Tourist
Paramount Bed
Kumamoto Electric Railway
And many more (in no particular order, honorifics omitted).
ReasonWhy Companies Choose AtGlobal
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True Global Capability through CQ Business®
Our training is based on CQ Business®, a curriculum that emphasizes not just language but cross-cultural understanding and communication in business contexts. Through practical role-plays and case studies, we build abilities usable in real business situations.
02
A Cultural Bridge that Connects the World
Our programs teach differences in cross-cultural communication styles and effective information-sharing, reducing miscommunication with overseas (and Japan) sites and enabling smooth project operation.
03
Efficiency Meets Impact—Custom Training
We provide efficient programs customized to your specific needs, designed for high impact in a short time, with clear evaluation criteria that make ROI visible.
04
Know the Local, Win Globally
Our training deepens understanding of the cultural background and business customs of your target market. Through lectures by instructors with long overseas experience and workshops using real business scenarios, we support smooth operations on the ground.
Impact & Feedback
The vast majority of participants expressed high satisfaction with our seminars, reporting a deepened understanding of cross-cultural communication.
※Aggregated data from multiple seminars (n=119).
Seminar Satisfaction
98%
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Cross-Cultural Understanding
99%
Deepened
Greatly Deepened
Did Not Deepen Much
Impression of the Instructor
95%
Excellent
Good
Average
VoiceWhat Participants Say
The essence of organizational management, going beyond just dealing with foreign talent
What I strongly felt after taking this seminar is that the content goes far beyond mere ‘methods for working with foreign talent.’ I was able to deeply understand that, in terms of communicating with others, these are extremely important and essential skills for organizational management even among Japanese colleagues.
— Participant, CQ Seminar on Working with Foreign Talent
Transforming anxiety about onboarding into actionable steps
Taking this seminar largely relieved my anxiety about welcoming foreign talent. Not only did I learn specific ways to speak and interact with them, but I also learned the premise that ‘sometimes what we communicate isn’t understood correctly,’ and the appropriate ways to handle such situations. It was incredibly informative.
— Participant, CQ Seminar on Working with Foreign Talent
Encountering perspectives I never had before
Through the instructor’s specific case studies and exchanging opinions with other participants, I deepened not only my knowledge but also my practical understanding.
— Participant, Global Talent Development CQ Seminar
Gaining an objective view of Japanese working styles
I realized that the Japanese way of working is quite unique, and it truly clicked for me that our company’s current decision-making processes are extremely Japanese.
— Participant, CQ Business® Training
Learnings applicable even to the generational gap
Although the theme was Cultural Intelligence (CQ), I feel these insights will be highly applicable in the workplace as a way to bridge gaps in thinking among Japanese colleagues, such as the generational gap.
— Participant, CQ Business® Training
Shifting from “Why don’t they understand?” to “Oh, so that’s the difference.”
When encountering different cultures, there are times when you might think, ‘Why don’t they understand?’ However, learning to pause and consider that our underlying values might be different will, I believe, lead to broadening my own tolerance and adaptability.
— Participant, CQ Business® Training
Resonating with the phrase “Diversity is an opportunity”
It was a very interesting seminar. ‘Diversity is an opportunity’ is a wonderful phrase!
— Vietnamese Student, Global Talent Development CQ Seminar
Respect and understanding are the keys to success on the global stage
I feel that knowing one’s own culture and having respect and understanding for other cultures will lead to success in international environments and multicultural coexistence.
— Japanese Student, Global Talent Development CQ Seminar
Caseセミナー事例
“Cross-Cultural Management” Hands-On Seminar for Successful Hiring & Retention of Foreign Talent
A 2-day practical webinar for business people involved in hiring and educating foreign talent, raising CQ. It visualizes differences in “invisible values” with indicators, solving on-site communication breakdowns and early turnover and turning diversity into organizational strength.
Hands-On CQ Seminar to Ease First-Time Anxiety About Welcoming Foreign Talent
Held at Kumamoto Electric Railway, a seminar on working with newly joining foreign employees. By understanding differences in culture and values, the company built a smooth onboarding system and lifted existing staff’s communication skills.
CQ Writing Seminar for Overseas-Trade Staff
Held with Alibaba Co. to learn culturally intelligent writing (CQ Translation®) aimed at raising reply rates from overseas buyers and building trust. For companies whose staff handle overseas sales and new-business development.
Instructor
For AtGlobal’s global-business training, specialists in each field deliver according to the program. Interviews with instructors are also available—please contact us for details.
Koichi KT Tamura
Over 33 years of experience with global firms such as PwC, The Carlyle Group, Deloitte, and EY, in M&A advisory, strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, and related areas. Served at Deloitte and EY as Global Senior Partner, member of the Global Executive Committee, and in leadership roles including Head of M&A and Regional Leader. Also served as Dean of the Deloitte University Leadership Program, with a strong passion for leadership and talent development. Currently advisor to Japan Activation Capital, and board member and advisor to several companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, while also teaching as Visiting Professor at Hitotsubashi University ICS MBA Program and the Graduate School of Leadership and Innovation, Shizenkan University. Certified Public Accountant (New York State).
Martin C. Bonner
Originally from the UK. Having lived in over 26 countries, mainly in Southeast Asia, for more than 25 years, he has cultivated a deep understanding of Asia’s diverse cultures and nuances.
Leveraging this experience, he has delivered more than 600 CQ coaching and training sessions, advancing intercultural communication and fostering mutual understanding. He is passionate about bridging cultural gaps and supporting strong relationships across diverse backgrounds.
Yukiko Kageyama
At PwC China (Japanese Corporate Division in Shanghai), she worked as a senior translator/interpreter, handling conference interpreting in Japanese, English, and Chinese, and translating financial documents in accounting audits and deals. She deepened her expertise both in interpreting and in practical business operations.
Currently, as a CQ Business instructor, she provides training focusing on interpreting and intercultural adaptability, teaching the perspectives and skills needed to build trust and collaborate across cultures.
Kosuke Fujiyama
CQ Business® Communication Advisor. 20+ years in translation, with project management and multilingual-QA experience on many GAFAM projects. As QA lead, he runs internal readability training and skill-up programs. Drawing on his junior/senior-high years in New Jersey (US) and years of multicultural, multilayered communication experience, he plans and delivers corporate and government seminars on effective dialogue across differing values and stronger internal coordination. Kobe University, Faculty of Economics. CQ Certified.
Partner Instructor
20+ years at Gartner, Capgemini, and several Japanese consulting firms providing IT, DX, strategy consulting, and PMO services. Across automotive, machinery, shipping, telecom, gaming platforms, hotels, healthcare/mega-pharma, banking, transport, agriculture, and education, supported supply-chain reform, IT/information-security governance, DX visioning, global IT transformation, business launch, and core-system builds. As a trainer, 200+ sessions in cross-cultural communication, project management, change management, logical/critical thinking, presentation, coaching, and facilitation.
StepHow Our Training Works
We provide flexibly customized training to your needs, working closely with you at each step to achieve maximum impact.
STEP
Preparation
- Propose customized training materials
- Confirm corporate guidelines and schedule
- Assess participant skills and challenges
- Review past feedback (for repeat clients)
STEP
Content Discussion (Phase 1)
- Align content with client goals
- Propose the optimal instructor
STEP
Final Adjustments (Phase 2)
- Deliver finalized materials reflecting feedback
- Run a quick rehearsal and tech check
- Confirm the final participant list
STEP
Seminar Day
- Final briefing before kickoff
- Execute the training session
- Gather immediate feedback
STEP
Follow-Up
- Share detailed feedback mutually
- Outline improvements for the next session
FAQ
Contact
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