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Language and Globalization: The Mandate to Speak English at Rakuten
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Japan’s largest online retailer Rakuten is rapidly expanding into global markets. In order to ensure the success of the organization, but also to break down linguistic and cultural boundaries in Japanese society, CEO Hiroshi Mikitani mandates English proficiency within two years for all employees. Harvard Business School professor Tsedal Neeley discusses the thinking behind Mikitani’s mandate and why there’s such a strong connection between language and globalization.
Released:
Nov 15, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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