Call for Pre-Departure Briefing Expert - World Class Manufacturing Training Programme 2026

CALL FOR PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING EXPERT

Expert with knowledge of Japanese Industrial Practices!

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is actively looking for an expert on Japanese industrial culture and EU-Japan cross-cultural relations for a 45-minute online presentation during its World Class Manufacturing Training: Pre-Departure Briefing on January 20, 2026.

Key Topics to Cover:

- Japanese industrial culture: organisational behaviour and leadership.

- Kaizen: history & philosophy.

- Intercultural challenges in the EU-Japan context.

What we offer:

- Fee up to €600 (VAT included); no travel costs involved.

Application Process:

If you are interested, please send your resume (max 1 page), a motivation letter (max 1 page), a PowerPoint presentation, and your expected fee to d.lula@eu-japan.eu by December 4, 2025. Details and application guidelines are available in the attached call.

We look forward to receiving your application,

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation- European Office.