Send us a textThe Business Karaoke Podcast exists to lead unconventional business conversations.This week, Peter Rogers, a bilingual, global leader in additive manufacturing, joins us to share his experience on building a meaningful career in Japan, identifying and marketing real value and how Kaizen can actually get in the way of innovation.Whether you're a Japan veteran of simply, interested in what it is like to work in Japan as a foreigner go ahead and enjoy this episode.00:12 Peter's role in additive manufacturing at Autodesk02:30 Connection to Japan and first encounter with Japan08:14 Transitioning from student to professional10:41 Building a business case for a company abroad to move to Japan12:18 Thoughts on moving to Japan as a new graduate 13:37 What's your real value in Japan17:08 Positioning yourself as unique value to employers19:38 Selling value over selling function22:53 Experience working at a Japanese company and surprising benefits26:02 Integration and the "gap" between foreign and Japanese staff 31:40 Managing issues of trust as a foreigner in Japanese in companies35:52 Self branding to traditional Japanese management in a global company44:28 3 barriers to innovation in Japan49:19 Kaizen as a barrier to innovation55:42 Connection between innovation and international experience 57:41 Closing words on working in Japan.Thank you to Peter and thank you to you!

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