Asuka Takaoka
Position:
Professor, GLOBIS University
Discipline:
Human Resource Management
Power and Influence
Leadership Development, Ethics and Values
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Corporate Philosophy and Social Values
Courses:
Human Resource Management
Education:
DBA, School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University Business School
MBA, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University
Biography:
Asuka Takaoka has a wealth of consulting experience spanning the globe. For the past thirteen years, she has been a management consultant at the Frankfurt and Tokyo offices of McKinsey & Company, as well as a human resources consultant in London and Tokyo. Most recently, she took on a regional role in Asia for the assessment practice at Willis Towers Watson, a leading human resources consulting firm. With expertise in CEO succession planning, executive assessment and development, and board effectiveness, she holds qualifications from the British Psychological Society, Hogan Assessments, SHL OPQ, and Saville Assessment.
At GLOBIS University, she lectures for courses such as Leadership Development, Ethics, and Values. She also researches corporate governance as a visiting scholar at George Washington University in the United States. She is the founder and CEO of Bancho Board Advisory Co., Ltd.
People say that we can develop leadership, but leadership styles tend to be sticky. The best way to strengthen your leadership is to understand yourself. Maximize your strengths and obtain the skills to adjust your style depending on the situation. I am delighted to help each of you maximize your leadership inside and outside the classroom. My goal is to help you succeed in your business and life ahead. See you in class.
