Center Stage: The Voice of The Project Economy - East Meets West: Perspectives on Knowledge at Work

East Meets West: Perspectives on Knowledge at Work

01/05/21 • 31 min

Center Stage: The Voice of The Project Economy

Our age of global collaboration has created a profound exchange of knowledge across the world. Knowledge, however, is still local and practiced in diverse ways. In this podcast, Naoki Ogiwara, Managing Director of Knowledge Associates Japan, will discuss the differences between Eastern and Western firms on knowledge. Naoki discusses with PMI COO, Joe Cahill, the latest trends in knowledge within organizations and the vital role of collaboration and knowledge assets. He explains the importance of “ba” (creation of spaces and places) for learning. Naoki also discusses the need for integration between operational standards and innovative approaches.

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Center Stage: The Voice of The Project Economy - East Meets West: Perspectives on Knowledge at Work

Transcript

JOE CAHILL: Hi, I’d like to welcome everyone in our audience back to Center Stage. I’m Joe Cahill, I’m the COO of PMI and today we are visiting with a very special guest, Naoki Ogiwara. Naoki Ogiwara is Managing Director, Knowledge Associates Japan. He is a world-renowned management consultant and researcher in the topics of knowledge, innovation and productivity. Naoki has previous leadership experience having served as Director, Japan Innovation Network, Director, Asian Productivity Or