Our Practices
Our approach is not just practical, but also effective and efficient. We use proven methods that deliver tangible results for our clients across Japanese industries. We take a hands-on approach, leveraging our extensive experience and interdisciplinary expertise to tackle challenges head-on. Our approach considers several factors, including client-specific issues and circumstances, available resources, existing capabilities, and objectives, all in the context of the constantly evolving competitive landscape for value creation and value capture.
Our approach is not just practical, but also effective and efficient. We use proven methods that deliver tangible results for our clients across Japanese industries. We take a hands-on approach, leveraging our extensive experience and interdisciplinary expertise to tackle challenges head-on. Our approach considers several factors, including client-specific issues and circumstances, available resources, existing capabilities, and objectives, all in the context of the constantly evolving competitive landscape for value creation and value capture.
Result-Driven
When it comes to tackling client challenges, we take a practical and evidence-based approach. Our methodologies are not just theoretical but have been proven to work in real-world situations.
Approach
We build and develop trusted relationships with clients because we are committed to their success and always ready to provide guidance whenever necessary.
Qualifications
Most of our experts have been minted with advanced degrees from top Japanese academic institutions and other similar institutions from around the globe
Expertise
Our experts leverage their decades of cross-functional experience, deep industry-specific expertise, and insights from the product lifecycle and economic cycle.
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Excellence in Services
We help ambitious firms across competitive industries with our deep insights to maintain their competitive edge or improve corporate performance while ensuring they are on the right path to be industry leaders.
Consumer & Retail Industry
Winning in the age of inflation and supply chain disruption by exceeding customer experience expectations.
Banking & Insurance
We create, capture, and unlock value for clients by deploying our battle-tested model: Winning Japan’s Money Game™.
Food & Beverage
From Japan's market entry to growth strategy, we have specialized expertise for thriving rather than surviving.
Technology, Innovation & AI
We help organizations to become AI-ready, adapting, renewing, and pivoting their operating models.
Pharma & Healthcare
Our experts assist Japanese and foreign firms in unlocking value in the competitive pharmaceutical industry through R&D strategy.
Automotive & Manufacturing
We help firms globally improve productivity and supplier and dealership strategies to achieve growth and profitability
Team of Experts
Above all, we adhere to gold standards of professional ethics throughout our consulting engagements and all our relationships with clients, our employees, and other stakeholders.
Cissoko Mamady
FOUNDER & CEO JAPANESE MARKET STRATEGY EXPERT
Zsuzsanna Járfás, PhD, MBA
PARTNER, MARKETING, SALES, GROWTH & PERFORMANCE
Rod King, PhD
PARTNER & LEADER, TECH INNOVATION & BUSINESS MODEL
Dr. Elliott Simo, MBA
PARTNER, TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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Cissoko Mamady
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Consulting Roadmap
Through our consulting engagement model, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Our collaborative approach ensures that we work together with our clients, from identifying issues to defining objectives and delivering positive impacts. With our expertise and commitment,
we can help you achieve your desired outcomes and other strategic objectives.
Kick-Off Meeting
Grasping and reconfirming issue with facts, evidence, and hard data for the real issue
"Dream Team"
Staffing our relevant experts for tackling and addressing the issue from its root, etc.
Expertise & Tools
Drawing on our expertise, experience, and insights while partnering with clients.
Delivering Value
Our assigned experts enhance value creation and value capture at client's firm.
Lasting Impacts
We measure our success and value of our expertise regarding our positive impacts.
Our ConsultingEngagements
Over the years, we have helped private and public companies and family businesses with strategy, growth, and corporate performance, among other things.
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