Training

Approach

Developing i-Companies

One key element for increasing human resource capabilities and engagement is the development of independent human resources. We The Link and Motivation Group emphasizes that each employee should adopt the approach of being the manager of their own “i-Company.” to independently develop their careers. We believe that By adopting this standpoint and thinking in this way, they will develop the ability to objectively grasp their current situation from the perspective of their i-Companyʼs customers, partners and competitors allows each employee to clearly identify. This helps provide an accurate understanding of the expectations of others, as well as their own strengths and challenges.
It This accurate grasp of their current situation will, in turn, also leads to independent and proactive career development. For all these reasons, the Group provides abundant opportunities for each of its employees to develop an i-Company. LM College, our in-house institution for human resource development, provides opportunities for employees to consider the expectations of others as they hone all the skills required of working adults. Since I, and in 2021, we have been concurrently conductinglaunched a new program to develop the our next generation of managers to ensure our sustainable corporate growth. Given that the growth of the Group is accelerating, we are focusing on developing human resources who will support that growth and expansion.

Purpose

Cultivate the skills the Group requires and increase sympathy with our philosophy

Measures

DX Promotion (Reskilling) Measures

Objective

Raise the average level of employee IT skills in line with the times in order to improve productivity by increasing human resource capabilities

Outcome

An average DX Score of 131.2 in 2024, an increase from the previous year.

Data Highlights
What is a DX Score?

DX stands for “digital transformation,” and the results of our DX Survey Basic are presented on a scale of 200 points as a metric called the DX Score. The DX Score pinpoints issues for each individual by measuring knowledge of digital technology, including security, and operating skills for information technologies, mainly Microsoft Office.

Diagnosis: DX Survey Basic

An annual diagnosis of practical skills related to knowledge and operation of information technologies

IT Skills Training

Depending on the diagnosis results, participants undergo training to improve their skills.

Overview of Level Specific Training Courses
Level Training
Professional Excel, PowerPoint, Python, AI, RPA, GAS, HTML/CSS, SEO, etc.
Advanced
Basic Excel basics, PowerPoint basics, typing basics, etc.

Transformation: ChatGPT Training

In 2023, we conducted training for all employees on the use of generative AI (ChatGPT) to improve productivity.

Comments from Participants

"I learned new things, such as how the accuracy of answers changes depending on how you give instructions."

"I was somewhat hesitant to use it, but it turned out to be easier to use than I expected."

"I got a picture of how to use ChatGPT in my job, and a sense of how it can increase work efficiency."

Management Personnel Training

Objective

Develop management personnel who consider corporate growth from a broad perspective in order to adapt to the product, labor and capital markets

Outcome

A successor coverage rate of 116.0% for executives, maintained at a high level

Data Highlights
Prospective Management Personnel
Executive candidates: 29 candidates / 25 current appointees (Successor coverage rate: 116.0%)

Company president candidates: 99 candidates / 52 current appointees (Successor coverage rate: 190.4%)

Breakdown of candidates
Ready in less than 1 year: 5 ; Ready in 1 to 3 years: 25 ; Ready in 4 to 5 years: 69

Survey Feedback Training

Part of our selective training program for management personnel called Top Gun Selection, survey feedback training is a forum for all part icipants to discuss the future of the Link and Motivation Group and their own careers with Chairman and Representative Director Ozasa. Through this training, participants ident ify issues and set targets.

Comments from Participants

"I got advice from Chairman Ozasa and other members, and it was a great opportunity for me to reconsider how I can demonstrate my value to the Group."

"Talking directly with Chairman Ozasa about issues and how to improve them gave me a clear understanding of where we are now and what the future holds."

Proposal Presentation Meeting

This meeting is another part of the Top Gun Selection training, in which participants give presentations on topics such as proposals for the Group’s medium- to long-term plan, and receive feedback.

Comments from Participants

"Learning about the quantitative impact of our initiatives to date through financial results and the stock price for the past few years gave me a deeper understanding of the Group."

"I felt the need to broaden my horizons and learn more about global trends and other companies in order to formulate amedium- to long-term plan."

"How I use this opportunity is important, so I want to have a goal in mind when doing so."

iBS2024 (i-Company Branding Support) Measures

Objective

Employees align their career direction and ambitions with the Group to promote mutual understanding

Outcome

96.7% submission rate for i-Company* management plans, an increase from the previous year

  • * The Link and Motivation Group’s original approach of viewing one’s own career independently and proactively as the manager of one’s own corporation.
  • i-Company Report
    "Declaration of Intent in an i-Company Management Plan"

    Each employee creates a management plan for their own i-Company and submits it to their company. By linking the two visions—their company’s intended direction and what the individual wants to do—we establish a clear direction for growth and occasionally provide opportunities for change such as transfers.
    The submission rate in 2024 remained high at 96.7%.

    i-Company Management Plan
    ・What the employee will, can and must do at work
    ・Mission (significance/meaning) derived from the above
    ・Vision of self in three years based on the mission
    ・Sharing of various information with their company (requests for transfers/interviews and information on working environment)

    i-Company Challenge
    "An Opportunity to Achieve the i-Company Management Plan"

    The i-Company Challenge is an opportunity to make proposals in areas such as the launch of new businesses, transformation of current businesses and new systems as a way of achieving an i- Company management plan.

    2024 Award Winning Work
    「Consulting business for comprehensive organizational transformation of government agencies and local governments」

    At the Group General Meeting, award-winning projects were introduced, and award winners delivered speeches.

    Data Highlights
    Change Originating from an i-Company Challenge Winning Project
    2021 Gold Award Winner
    「Dream Support Project」

    A project giving elementary school students the opportunity to deliver an English speech online about their dreams, with the aim of building self-confidence. In 2024, there were submissions from more than 500 students nationwide, and the winners were selected following a preliminary contest.

    Organization

    PAGE TOP