Michael Okada

Japanese wisdom meets business excellence

Michael Okada, the German-Japanese, is a bridge builder between Far Eastern wisdom and the modern business world. He is an expert in business resilience & growth based on Japanese principles and stands for the successful combination of Japanese culture and Western business dynamics. With more than 30 years of success in the IT and software industry, he knows how tradition and innovation harmonise in everyday business life. He uses the Japanese tea ceremony to convey values and guidelines for successful interpersonal relationships. As an entrepreneur, Michael Okada combines technological innovation with strategic foresight. His career has taken him through renowned companies such as T-Systems and Daimler-Benz InterServices, where he led sales teams, drove market expansion and established customer relationships at the highest level. In his keynotes, he inspires managers and teams to utilise the Samurai Code and Far Eastern principles for change processes and to redefine leadership. His inspiring impulses motivate people to build bridges between cultures and ideas - for sustainable success in a changing world. With his clear, practical and captivating style, Michael Okada whets the appetite for change and allows his audience to discover new perspectives.

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Topics

The samurai in leadership - Far Eastern wisdom for your business success

How to use the samurai code for visionary leadership, establish a strong corporate culture and strengthen loyalty to the company.
How to use samurai principles to develop cross-cultural teams, promote cohesion and sustainably increase efficiency.
How to use the samurai rituals to encourage the courage of each individual, establish a culture of error, unleash motivation and innovation and measurably increase the company's success.

The samurai in sales - How a cup of tea makes your sales successful in the long term

How to inspire and win customers with the 4 principles of the tea ceremony.
How to shift the focus from the product to the experience and sustainably inspire your customers through unique sales experiences.
How to apply the principles of the tea ceremony to your everyday sales activities and increase your sales success.

The samurai in ME- Japanese strategies for professional excellence and inner stability

How to discover your professional “IKIGAI” and thereby develop sustainable motivation, resilience and clarity for your daily work.
How to find the balance between digital efficiency and analog reflection in order to work more consciously, more effectively and more successfully.
How intercultural principles strengthen your leadership skills and create a harmonious and sustainable working environment.'

Further topics:

Kodawari in transition:
A German-Japanese journey between cultural heritage and future-oriented innovation
Japanese rituals:
What you can learn from the Japanese tea ceremony for business success

References & Press

“With his German-Japanese background, Michael Okada conveys resilience in a unique and inspiring way. An unforgettable experience.”
Ralf Bernhardt, Managing Director of FIS Informationssysteme und Consulting GmbH

“Michael Okada brings the wisdom of the Japanese tea ceremony to sales and service. A lecture that will stay with you for a long time.”

Stefan Klocke, Sales Manager at Eurofins NDSC Umweltanalytik GmbH

“Mr. Okada did an excellent job of blending and transforming the virtues of the samurai into today's business world. It was the start of a journey for my team and me to sharpen our own corporate identity! Thank you very much for the great event at the Samurai Museum of the Peter Janssen Collection in Berlin.

Daniel Frech, CEO AcadeMedia Education GmbH

“Michael Okada impressively demonstrates how the principles of the tea ceremony can be integrated into modern business practices. His presentation was profound, fascinating and inspiring. We are very grateful that we were able to win Michael Okada for our opening event and are convinced that his words will leave a lasting impression on our guests.”

Moritz Bolte, Marketing Manager, IGEPA Systems GmbH