Ben Waber reviewed Resolute Japan by Jusuke Jj Ikegami
A Fascinating if Booster-ish Examination of Recent Japanese Corporate Management
4 stars
This book combines excellent qualitative interviews with leadership of large Japanese firms with macro quantitative data on CEO career trajectories and corporate governance metrics to provide a holistic view of the Japanese organizational management landscape. While sometimes veering a bit more into boosterism than I'd like, this book strongly demonstrates the unique characteristics of modern Japanese management, how it differs from models dominant in North America and Europe, and how those differences can drive better outcomes. I do wish there was a bit more engagement with the still nagging problems of Japanese management styles, particularly speed of decision making. Overall, however, both practitioners and academics would do well to pick up this essential book. Highly recommend
This book combines excellent qualitative interviews with leadership of large Japanese firms with macro quantitative data on CEO career trajectories and corporate governance metrics to provide a holistic view of the Japanese organizational management landscape. While sometimes veering a bit more into boosterism than I'd like, this book strongly demonstrates the unique characteristics of modern Japanese management, how it differs from models dominant in North America and Europe, and how those differences can drive better outcomes. I do wish there was a bit more engagement with the still nagging problems of Japanese management styles, particularly speed of decision making. Overall, however, both practitioners and academics would do well to pick up this essential book. Highly recommend