Ep. 5 – The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan

Kuvaus

Bridging Talks: The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan with Dan Ring 🎤 Introduction In this episode of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks with Dan Ring, British HR Consultant, Founder of **Elevate**, and creator of **The People Protocol**, a data-driven performance management system helping companies operate with more clarity, accountability, and transparency. Dan shares his journey from studying English Literature to becoming a Global HR Business Partner in the UK, Singapore, and Japan, and ultimately launching his own HR consultancy in Tokyo. 🎯 In This Episode: * 00:00 – Introduction & welcome * 00:34 – Who is Dan Ring? From UK HRBP to founder of Elevate * 01:50 – Technical note (cut/edit section, audio still plays) * 05:08 – What is **The People Protocol**? Data-driven performance management * 07:37 – The core problems Elevate solves: data, time, transparency * 09:12 – Dan’s global HR journey: UK → Singapore → Japan * 15:01 – The future of work: AI, layoffs & new career paths * 16:26 – HR careers: Going from specialist roles to consultancy * 19:05 – Why Japan? Opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs * 23:46 – Starting Elevate: The leap into HR consulting * 30:19 – Lessons learned: Networking, collaboration & going solo * 36:41 – Planning culture in Japan vs firefighting in the West * 41:27 – How coding & technical literacy help HR consultants * 43:22 – Final advice: Think like an entrepreneur & take action 🌐 Guest Info: * 👤 **Dan Ring** * 💼 **Role**: HR Consultant, Founder of Elevate, Creator of The People Protocol * 🌍 **Focus**: Performance management, HR transformation, global leadership, Japan HR ecosystem * 🔗 **Elevate** → https://www.elevate.help/ [https://www.elevate.help/] * 🔗 **LinkedIn** → https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpring/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpring/] 📌 About Bridging Talks: Bridging Talks is hosted by Majid Hashmi, founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, a London-based consultancy and tech company empowering global business through digital strategy, localisation, and cross-cultural insight and upcoming AI platform empowering global business. * 🔗 More Episodes: https://bridgingconnect.com/podcast [https://bridgingconnect.com/podcast] * 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105206281 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/105206281] * 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-talks/id1829708367 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-talks/id1829708367] * 📦 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4cb8304d-d5db-44e6-8744-b6633af5290b/bridging-talks [https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4cb8304d-d5db-44e6-8744-b6633af5290b/bridging-talks] * 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BridgingTalks [https://www.youtube.com/@BridgingTalks] 📩 Contact: Want to be a guest or partner with us? → podcast@bridgingconnect.com [podcast@bridgingconnect.com] 🎵 Music / Audio Disclaimer: All rights belong to their respective artists. #Tags: #BridgingTalks #DanRing #ElevateHR #PeopleProtocol #HRConsultingJapan #HRTechJapan #PerformanceManagement #GlobalHR #HRBusinessPartner

Ep. 3 – From UK to South Korea: Using AI to Protect Women Safety | Safiyah Kilby

🎤 Introduction In Episode 3 of Bridging Talks, host Majid Hashmi speaks withSafiyah (Jia) Kilby, CEO & Founder of STREETWYSE Inc. —anAI-powered safety solutions company on a mission to protect women, youth, and vulnerable individuals around the world, starting in South Korea. From the UK to building a startup in South Korea, Safiyah shares her journey of turning personal conviction into a mission-driven tech company. We dive deep into how AI cansupport psychological and physical safety, her experience as a female founder in Seoul, the role of storytelling in entrepreneurship, and how martial arts has shaped her resilience. If you’re interested in tech for social impact, women’s safety, and global entrepreneurship, this episode is for you. 🎯 In This Episode: * [00:00:05] Welcome and Guest Introduction * [00:00:38] Introduction to Street Wise and Its Mission * [00:01:34] Safiyah's Personal and Professional Journey * [00:02:50] Transition from Film and Documentary to Tech * [00:04:18] The Inception of the Street Wise Concept * [00:07:08] The Pivot to Street Wise's Current Focus * [00:08:57] The Impact of the MeToo Movement in Korea * [00:10:48] Using Storytelling to Tackle Difficult Social Issues * [00:14:15] The Business Model and App Development * [00:18:00] Building a Team and Finding the Right Co-Founder * [00:22:20] Cultural Differences in Business and Social Norms * [00:26:40] The Role of Mentors and a Strong Support System * [00:29:50] Navigating the Startup Scene as a Female Founder * [00:32:00] Insights on the Korean Startup Ecosystem * [00:35:10] The Importance of Resilience and Self-Care * [00:38:00] Challenges with Government Grants and Language Barriers * [00:41:20] The Difference Between Starting a Business in the UK vs. Korea * [00:44:50] The Importance of Building Community and Networking * [00:48:30] Future Plans for Street Wise * [00:52:10] The Vision of Bridging Gaps Through Technology * [00:55:40] Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Korea * [00:58:00] Personal Growth and Lessons Learned * [01:02:25] Final Thoughts and Conclusion 🌐 Guest Info 👤 Name: Safiyah Kilby 🏢 Role: Founder/CEO – STREETWYSE Inc 📍 Location: Seoul, South Korea 🔗 Website: http://www.streetwyse.me/ [http://www.streetwyse.me/] 💼 LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/streetwyse-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/streetwyse-inc/] ---- 📌 Bridging Talks is hosted by Majid Hashmi, founder of Bridging Connect Ltd, a London-based startup bridging the gap between West and East through digital, strategy, and AI.🔗 More episodes: https://bridgingconnect.com/podcast💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/105206281🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LRstF8bZfzIPTbhcTlUGe?si=C3jWgQPgTXCZcM5o_gWy8Q&nd=1&dlsi=126d0061fe6441ca🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-talks/id1829708367📦 Amazon Music - Podcasts:https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4cb8304d-d5db-44e6-8744-b6633af5290b/bridging-talks📺 YouTube: /@bridgingtalks 📩 Want to be a guest or partner with us?→ podcast@bridgingconnect.comMusic/Audio Disclaimer:The music used in this content is by Chill House, Oleksandr Stepanov, and penguinmusic. All rights belong to the respective artists. #AIForGood #WomenSafety #FemaleFounder #TechForSocialImpact #GlobalEntrepreneurship #SouthKoreaStartups #StartupJourney #BridgingTalks #WomenInTech #SafetyTech #MartialArtsAndBusiness #SocialImpactTech #CrossCulturalBusiness #EmpowerWomen #AIStartup

18. elo 20251 h 6 min

Ep. 5 – The Future of HR and Performance Management in Japan | Dan Ring

Kuvaus

Kommentit

3 kuukautta hintaan 3,99 €

Kaikki jaksot