MBA Leadership Workshop: From Decision-Making Principles to Discovering Your Kokorozashi
Anchor Your Principles, Ignite Your Kokorozashi: Become a Visionary Leader
GLOBIS University, Japan’s No. 1 MBA, invites you to an interactive workshop in Taipei.
What does it take to become an effective leader in times of change? Great leadership requires more than managing short-term goals. It calls for clear guiding principles to anchor tough decisions, alongside kokorozashi, your personal mission that unifies your passions and skills to create positive change in society. Discover how defining your non-negotiable values can shape your leadership journey and expand your future possibilities.
Led by Satoshi Hirose, GLOBIS lecturer and dean of the English MBA Program at GLOBIS University, this interactive session introduces fundamental concepts taught across the GLOBIS leadership curriculum. Through interactive discussions and practical frameworks, you will reflect on what defines success and how to build a clear compass for your career.
In this workshop, you will:
Explore the skills, mindset, and guiding principles needed to lead teams effectively
Reflect on your personal decision-making principles and kokorozashi
Take part in interactive group discussions with fellow professionals and prospective MBA applicants
Meet the dean and speak with admissions advisors about business, leadership, MBA admissions, funding, and more
Connect with fellow business professionals in Taipei during dedicated networking time, with light refreshments and catering provided.
Take the next step in your leadership journey with GLOBIS Taiwan and GLOBIS University. To join, please register using the form above.
Featured Speaker
- Satoshi Hirose | Dean of GLOBIS University
- Education | MSIA: Carnegie Mellon University | BA: Keio University (Economics)
- Insight: Satoshi Hirose brings over three decades of diverse cross-industry leadership—spanning investment banking, global management consulting, and executive roles (VP and COO) across major insurance and customer support organizations. Drawing on his experience leading corporate turnarounds and making high-stakes decisions, he emphasizes that true leadership goes beyond hitting operational targets to ensuring team well-being and passing on vital wisdom to the next generation.
Agenda
| 19:00 | Reception Opens |
|---|---|
| 19:30 | Welcome |
| 19:40 | Workshop with Satoshi Hirose |
| 20:30 | Wrap-up and Learning Opportunities with GLOBIS |
| 20:40 | Networking |
| 21:30 | Closing |
Venue Details
Venue Details
- Location: One&Co Taipei (GLOBIS Taiwan Office)
- Address: 104010, Taipei City, Zhongshan District, Zhengde Village, Section 1, Nanjing E Rd, 15號 2F, 3F
- Meeting Room: One&Co Lounge - 3rd Floor (please proceed to 2nd floor lobby for registration)
- Access: Google Maps Link
Faculty Profile
Satoshi Hirose
Dean, Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS UniversitySatoshi Hirose is the dean of GLOBIS University. Before joining GLOBIS, he worked at BELLSYSTEM24, the largest CRM company in Japan. After it was acquired by Bain Capital, he launched a new business as SVP/Co-COO.
Satoshi began his career as a derivatives trader and corporate risk manager. He then joined A.T. Kearney as a management consultant specializing in corporate strategy development and implementation, corporate transformation, M&A arrangements, and post-merger integration for various companies in Japan and Asia.
Later, he took on various roles at AIG/AIU: corporate executive officer, VP in charge of operations and technology, chief of staff, and project management officer. While there, he led several corporate transition programs, including a turnaround after the 2008 financial crisis.
At GLOBIS University, he teaches Finance, Financial Reorganization, Global Strategy, Leadership, and Management Philosophy for both the Japanese and English MBA programs.
Education:
MSIA, Carnegie Mellon University
BA, Economics, Keio University