Paul Jaffe

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About Paul Jaffe

Client comments on our training: “improved morale,""fixed the turnover problem,” "things are much better in our office,"" had a real impact,""[Japanese and local employees] are talking with each other much more,""have resolved the major issue,""gave us new insight,""gave me more empathy for my Japanese colleagues,""took action on the lunch break, and resolved a three-month old conflict,""helped us avoid a lawsuit,""made it easier for us [Japanese managers] to communicate with the national staff."" clearly helping to facilitate consensus building and therefore better results." Lack of mutual understanding and communication creating distrust? Key initiatives slowed by misunderstandings? Key employees frustrated because they don’t feel empowered to make their best contribution? Do your people feel their contributions are not being recognized? High turnover? Difficulty attracting top candidates because of perceived lack of opportunity for advancement? Language barriers blocking Important communications? Confusion about the decision-making process? Could employee grievances damage your reputation and put careers at risk? WE CAN HELP! As part of the premier Japan-oriented training, coaching and consulting organization, I deliver insightful and impactful services with a human touch to help my clients identify key issues and develop strategies for resolving them. We unleash the power of diversity in our clients’ businesses. We have well-developed materials for addressing a broad range of issues faced in doing business internationally for or with Japanese. We work with management to understand the situation, and can develop customized trainings to fit the needs of your company. My Story: 30 years of intercultural training work, Personal experience in business, education and the non-profit sector 25 years living in Japan. Background in Mindfulness and psychology allow me to help people imagine what it would be like to be in the other person’s shoes. Personal touch to uncover what is really going on with people, to create a shift of hearts Inspire people to reach out across the cultural gap. It is really important to me that my services help my clients have better communication, more effective work behaviors, better human relations, more productive businesses and richer lives. I have traveled to 45 countries and 7 continents, and I believe my curiosity tends to infect those I work with. If you want to draw out the best from your people, and bring your organization to the next level, message me.