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informal process of laying the foundation for some proposed change or project by talking to the people concerned and gathering support and feedback before a formal announcement. It is considered an important element in any major change in the Japanese business environment before any formal steps are
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In Japan, high-ranking people expect to be let in on new proposals prior to an official meeting. If they find out about something for the first time during the meeting, they will feel that they have been ignored, and they may reject it for that reason alone. Thus, it's important to approach these
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people individually before the meeting. This provides an opportunity to introduce the proposal to them and gauge their reaction. This is also a good chance to hear their input.
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is often cited as an example of a Japanese word which is difficult to translate effectively, because it is tied so closely to
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is truly co-operative, or if sometimes those consulted have little choice but to agree. The process can be time consuming.
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to encourage the growth of smaller roots that will help the tree become established in its new location.
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Fetters, M. D. (1995). "Nemawashi essential for conducting research in Japan".
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enables changes to be carried out with the consent of all sides, avoiding
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itself, although it is often translated as "laying the groundwork."
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Noorderhaven, Niels G.; Benders, Jos; Keizer, Arjan B. (2007).
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Nihon daihyakkazensho (Nipponica) (日本大百科全書(ニッポニカ)) via Kotobank
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a tree some time before transplanting, and trim the
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Index

Japanese business
embarrassment

回す
transplanting
Japanese culture
consensus
Japanese management culture
Lobbying
Polder model
Toyota Production System
Tōkyō
Shogakukan
here
Daijirin
Tōkyō
Sanseidō
ISBN
4-385-13905-9
Daijisen
Tōkyō
Shogakukan
ISBN
4-09-501211-0
here
"根回し"
Shogakukan
ISBN
978-0-8048-3295-3
Defining Nemawashi

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