GLOBIS Launches Visionary Leadership Program: Its First English Offering for Global Executives in Japan

April 28, 2026

CATEGORIES:CORPORATE TRAINING

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TOKYO (April 28, 2026)—GLOBIS Corporation will launch the Visionary Leadership Program (VLP), a new executive education program for senior leaders and managers from around the world. Participants gather in Kyoto and Tokyo for a one-week immersive experience that provides new perspectives on Japanese values and management philosophy, sharpens essential decision-making skills for uncertain times, and refines leadership anchored in a strong sense of kokorozashi (personal mission).

To navigate an uncertain era and create a future that breaks from the past, leaders must acquire new ways of seeing the world. In this context, management philosophy and societal values rooted in Japan—characterized by long-term vision, stakeholder coexistence, harmony between humans and technology, and decision-making that emphasizes frontline and tacit knowledge—are being re-evaluated globally as essential tools for moving beyond short-termism toward sustainable, human-centric leadership.

The Visionary Leadership Program (VLP) fosters a leadership paradigm shift by immersing participants in Japan’s unique culture and values, and exploring the globally relevant management philosophies shaped by them. Concepts to be explored include Longtermism, stakeholder harmony, Human Capital Focus, and kokorozashi-driven leadership.

As the need for better cross-border management grows, the VLP will be launched as the latest program to consolidate GLOBIS’s expertise in human resource development, purpose-driven leadership development, and cross-cultural management.

VLP Features

Experiential Leadership Development Set in Japan
The program features a five-day session in Japan—two days in Kyoto and three in Tokyo—bracketed by two online sessions. Participants immerse themselves in Japanese values through ikebana and Zen meditation at Myoshinji Temple, gaining a deep understanding of the Way of Mastery. This journey challenges leaders to re-examine their perspectives and lead change more sustainably. The blended format of online and in-person sessions ensures the learning experience translates into long-term reflection and practice.

Cultivating Decision-making Skills Centered on Kokorozashi
The program tackles essential questions such as: What do we want to leave for the future? What is the true role of a business? How should humans exist in the AI era? Participants will acquire decision-making skills informed by multifaceted perspectives, clarify their higher purpose (kokorozashi) rooted in their personal values, and forge a trusted network that will offer mutual support well into the future. Through this program, GLOBIS aims to develop visionary leaders equipped with conceptual ability and decisiveness in an era of drastic change.

Global Learning Across Borders and Industries
The program is designed for department managers, general managers, and above at multinational corporations. Regardless of nationality or industry, it targets future leaders, sparking dialogue among participants from diverse backgrounds to broaden perspectives and nurture the next generation of senior executives.

In addition, participants will be eligible to participate in G1 Global and G1 Silicon Valley, organized by G1 Institute, a non-profit affiliate of the GLOBIS Group (fees apply). Participants gain the opportunity to discuss global issues with leaders from the business, government, and academic worlds, expanding their perspectives and professional networks.

VLP (Visionary Leadership Program) Overview

Target Audience:
Department managers, general managers, and above at multinational corporations

Dates:
In-person in Japan: November 16 (Mon.) – 20 (Fri.), 2026 (2 days in Kyoto + 3 days in Tokyo)
Online: October 23 (Fri.), 2026 & February 12 (Fri.), 2027 (2 sessions, 3-hours each)

Application Deadline:
September 30, 2026

Price:
8,000 USD (excluding consumption tax, travel, and accommodation expenses)

Language:
English

Limitation:
5 participants per company

Details and Application:
https://corporatesolutions.globis.com/open-enrollment-program/lp/visionary-leadership-program

Program design details are subject to change.

Early Bird Campaign:
Discounted price available for early registrations until August 15, 2026.
Campaign Price: $7,200 (10% discount off the regular price, excluding consumption tax, travel, and accommodation expenses)

About GLOBIS Corporate Solutions

Building on a proven track record, GLOBIS Corporate Solutions continues to see rising demand from Japanese firms expanding abroad and multinational corporations seeking to develop leadership rooted in corporate philosophy and personal mission. To date, its programs have reached participants from over 30 countries, with on-site training delivered in more than 20 nations across the Americas (including the United States and Brazil), Asia-Oceania (such as China, Taiwan, India, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Australia), Europe (including the United Kingdom, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands), and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and Oman). In fiscal year 2025, the number of participants in these international human resources development services—including e-learning—surpassed 5,000 across more than 90 client companies, further solidifying the organization’s global presence.

About GLOBIS

Since its foundation in 1992, GLOBIS has fostered a vision to create and innovate societies by fostering management ecosystems of people, capital, and knowledge. Today, the company is involved in a range of activities, from higher education and corporate training to venture capital. GLOBIS also operates the G1 Institute and the KIBOW Foundation, both non-profit organizations to promote creativity and innovation in society. The GLOBIS MBA and corporate training programs are offered both online and in person across Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, the USA, Belgium, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Taiwan. GLOBIS University is the proud home of Japan’s largest MBA and is rapidly growing to claim this title for all of Asia.