[ニューヨーク永住組]コミュニティーの副管理人になりましたWhite Rockです。NY生活は２年目ですが、アメリカは２５年以上住んでます。個人的に自分は日系アメリカ人と思っています。まわりからもそう思われています。日本語は読めますが、書くのは一仕事です。Computerが無ければ書くこと、無理です。Comment、書き込みなど、英語が多いと思いますがよろしくお願いします。
I recently participated in a minority leadership conference that my employer sponsored. The objective of the conference was to discuss how minorities can succeed in Corporate America. We talked about how we identify and understand the cultural differences that make it difficult to succeed. And how we can overcome those differences. The rules of the game are different. We have to learn how to network, how to be aggressive, how to socialize, how to play the politics, etc.
As residents of NY, I assume that there are some of you who work in Corporate America. Some of you may be 1st generation Japanese. Others may be 2nd or 3rd generation Japanese, but facing some of these issues (like I am).
Would welcome your thoughts, your experiences, your concerns, your success stories, etc.
For example, I was taught to respect the elders and superiors. But I have to be assertive and sometimes aggressive to get noticed. That means having to speak up, have open discussion with my superiors, and even question my superiors if necessary. Its difficult to do things that seems to go against what I’ve been taught. I have to keep reminding myself that it is okay to speak up, to be assertive, to be aggressive. How are other dealing with these types of issues?
I recently participated in a minority leadership conference that my employer sponsored. The objective of the conference was to discuss how minorities can succeed in Corporate America. We talked about how we identify and understand the cultural differences that make it difficult to succeed. And how we can overcome those differences. The rules of the game are different. We have to learn how to network, how to be aggressive, how to socialize, how to play the politics, etc.
As residents of NY, I assume that there are some of you who work in Corporate America. Some of you may be 1st generation Japanese. Others may be 2nd or 3rd generation Japanese, but facing some of these issues (like I am).
Would welcome your thoughts, your experiences, your concerns, your success stories, etc.
For example, I was taught to respect the elders and superiors. But I have to be assertive and sometimes aggressive to get noticed. That means having to speak up, have open discussion with my superiors, and even question my superiors if necessary. Its difficult to do things that seems to go against what I’ve been taught. I have to keep reminding myself that it is okay to speak up, to be assertive, to be aggressive. How are other dealing with these types of issues?
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しばらく前にこのトピックを目にして興味があったのですが、書き込みが遅くなってしまいました。
white rockさんのセミナー、マイノリティーリーダーシップということですが、確かに、日本人がCorporate Americaでマネージメントとして成功するのはチャレンジングだと思います。私は数ヶ月前に転職したばかりですが、以前の会社はまさに、巨大企業のcorporateの世界でした。ずっと憧れていて入ったものの、競争が厳しく、Presentation skillsや、達弁に人を説得させるスキル、Senior managementとうまくやっていくスキルなど、すぐには身に付かない能力で自分には足りないものがごろごろあることに痛感しました。そこではwhite rockさんがおっしゃるようなSuperiorにどんどん突っかかって行くような人ほど評価されていました。また、同僚同士のライバル意識もすごく、耐えられない世界でした。
結局今の仕事はマネージメントの道からははずれ、自分にもっとあった環境の、輝かしい肩書きはないけれど条件はよいSpecialist的な仕事についたので、以前よりは精神的にハッピーです。今後はNICHEを狙ったエリアで何とか上に上がって行きたいと思い、周りを見渡しているところです。いかに人とのつながりの中でチャンスを捕まえるかということもあると思うので、次のステップがうまく見つかるといいな。。。と思ってます。
white rockさんのセミナー、マイノリティーリーダーシップということですが、確かに、日本人がCorporate Americaでマネージメントとして成功するのはチャレンジングだと思います。私は数ヶ月前に転職したばかりですが、以前の会社はまさに、巨大企業のcorporateの世界でした。ずっと憧れていて入ったものの、競争が厳しく、Presentation skillsや、達弁に人を説得させるスキル、Senior managementとうまくやっていくスキルなど、すぐには身に付かない能力で自分には足りないものがごろごろあることに痛感しました。そこではwhite rockさんがおっしゃるようなSuperiorにどんどん突っかかって行くような人ほど評価されていました。また、同僚同士のライバル意識もすごく、耐えられない世界でした。
結局今の仕事はマネージメントの道からははずれ、自分にもっとあった環境の、輝かしい肩書きはないけれど条件はよいSpecialist的な仕事についたので、以前よりは精神的にハッピーです。今後はNICHEを狙ったエリアで何とか上に上がって行きたいと思い、周りを見渡しているところです。いかに人とのつながりの中でチャンスを捕まえるかということもあると思うので、次のステップがうまく見つかるといいな。。。と思ってます。
>MASA-san, it is very encouraging to see other Japanese working with purpose and goals in Corporate America. When we talk about success, there are perhaps two types of success - one that is in the eyes of others and one that is considered personal success. Thank you for sharing your experience.
It is difficult to just survive in Corporate America, and can't even imagine how much more harder with cultural and language difference. And in many ways, the fact that you are working side-by-side with Americans in Corporate America is in of itself a success. At the end of the day, what's important is that you are doing the work that you enjoy and are proud of. I know of many friends who are successful in the public eyes but are not necessarily enjoying the work or life.
Also, in today's global economy, many companies are beginning to emphasize "diversity" and value different cultures, languages, points of view, etc. And there are some who are well advance in this regards than others. I'm fortunate to be working for a firm that embrace diversity. But there are many others that do not and it is difficult to succeed for minorities to succeed in such environment.
But as they say - America is the land of dreams. There are many many opportunities. If you can build-up your skill sets, meet people to expand your network, and use it as your stepping stone to move one step closer to your dream - you are certainly on your way to success.
アメリカでのご活躍、応援しています。お互い、頑張りましょう。
Cheers,
White Rock
It is difficult to just survive in Corporate America, and can't even imagine how much more harder with cultural and language difference. And in many ways, the fact that you are working side-by-side with Americans in Corporate America is in of itself a success. At the end of the day, what's important is that you are doing the work that you enjoy and are proud of. I know of many friends who are successful in the public eyes but are not necessarily enjoying the work or life.
Also, in today's global economy, many companies are beginning to emphasize "diversity" and value different cultures, languages, points of view, etc. And there are some who are well advance in this regards than others. I'm fortunate to be working for a firm that embrace diversity. But there are many others that do not and it is difficult to succeed for minorities to succeed in such environment.
But as they say - America is the land of dreams. There are many many opportunities. If you can build-up your skill sets, meet people to expand your network, and use it as your stepping stone to move one step closer to your dream - you are certainly on your way to success.
アメリカでのご活躍、応援しています。お互い、頑張りましょう。
Cheers,
White Rock
Thanks for your comments- what you say is so true. The definition of happiness is different according to each person but it's so hard not to compare myself against others in the fierce competition. Sometimes I wish I didn't care about work so much...
Also if you have any information about minority (or any) leadership seminars/ training sessions/ conference etc., please do share them on this site.
ありがとうございます （＾＿＾）
Also if you have any information about minority (or any) leadership seminars/ training sessions/ conference etc., please do share them on this site.
ありがとうございます （＾＿＾）
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