{"id":841,"date":"2025-07-19T14:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T05:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one-dejima.com\/?p=841"},"modified":"2025-08-22T16:24:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:24:42","slug":"%e3%80%90%e7%a4%be%e5%93%a1%e3%82%a4%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%80%91%e3%83%81%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0%e3%83%93%e3%83%ab%e3%83%87%e3%82%a3%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%ef%bc%86a3-workshop%e3%82%92%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one-dejima.com\/en\/news\/other\/841\/","title":{"rendered":"Employee Event: Team Building & A3 Workshop Held"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On July 11, 2025, ONE DEJIMA held a company-wide event at i+Land Nagasaki on I\u014djima Island, combining team building activities with an A3 Workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the morning, employees engaged in the \u201cA3 Workshop\u201d to reflect on organizational challenges and envision the future. In the afternoon, recreational activities such as a table tennis tournament, outdoor experiences, and a BBQ were held, creating a day that strengthened bonds among colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25a0A3 Workshop \u2013 Reflecting on the Present and Envisioning the Future of ONE DEJIMA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the morning session, all employees participated in the A3 Workshop. Led by President Toyama and team leaders, current situations and organizational challenges were shared. Employees then actively exchanged ideas from the perspective of \u201cHow might we ~ ?\u201d to explore solutions and future directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u3010What is the A3 Workshop?\u3011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A3 Workshop is a structured problem-solving approach where participants summarize the process\u2014understanding the current situation \u2192 identifying issues \u2192 setting goals \u2192 analyzing root causes \u2192 designing solutions (actions)\u2014on a single A3 sheet. By visualizing thoughts in this format, the workshop helps uncover essential challenges and fosters dialogue across departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For ONE DEJIMA, this was the second time implementing the A3 Workshop, following the initial session in August 2024. Once again, all employees collaborated to identify organizational issues and design improvement actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Message from President Toyama \u2013 The Background and Future of the A3 Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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President Toyama shared the significance of ONE DEJIMA\u2019s role and its vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within ONE\u2019s global strategy \u201cONE 2030\u201d, ONE DEJIMA is positioned as a hub for KPO (Knowledge Process Outsourcing)\u2014a function requiring advanced expertise and judgment beyond BPO (Business Process Outsourcing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address structural challenges such as talent shortages and rising costs at GHQ (Global Headquarters), ONE DEJIMA acts as an \u201cintellectual intermediary,\u201d designing, executing, and improving strategies. In this sense, ONE DEJIMA serves as an innovative model\u2014a \u201cknowledge outpost\u201d bridging strategy and operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This operational model is grounded in ONE DEJIMA\u2019s Core Identity<\/strong>, which defines both \u201cwhy we exist (Mission Pillars)\u201d<\/em> and \u201chow we deliver value (Core Capabilities).\u201d<\/em> These principles guide decision-making and actions, ensuring alignment with our mission to connect strategy and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking ahead to FY2025, ONE DEJIMA will continue to advance operational sophistication and efficiency, while also initiating new business domains such as SME support, regional co-creation, and industry-academia collaboration. These initiatives strengthen our foundation as a KPO and drive our strategic evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The A3 Workshop is not only a place for operational improvement but also an opportunity for every employee to take ownership of company challenges and to envision the future from today. The session on July 11 marked the starting point, with background sharing and situation analysis, and continued into July 14 and 15. The challenges and solutions identified will be transformed into concrete actions led by our teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25a0Afternoon \u2013 Refreshing with a Table Tennis Tournament and Resort Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, all employees joined a lively table tennis tournament. Randomly paired teams competed in a knockout format, with the winning pair receiving special prizes. The event created an exciting and joyful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Following the tournament, employees enjoyed the wide range of activities offered at i+Land Nagasaki<\/em>, including fishing, buggy rides, cycling, spa, and hot springs. Everyone had the chance to relax and recharge away from daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To close the day, a seaside BBQ overlooking Nagasaki\u2019s ocean was held. Over delicious food, employees enjoyed meaningful exchanges across teams and departments, further deepening their bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Closing Remarks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our partners at MTI for their invaluable support in preparing and managing the A3 Workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This concludes our report on the FY2025 A3 Workshop & Team Building Event. Moving forward, we will continue to turn our learnings and insights into action, engaging in dialogue and co-creation to shape the future of ONE DEJIMA together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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