Global growth isn’t just about markets.
It’s about aligning your people and culture
When you expand into new regions, success depends on how well your teams work together across borders. We help you close the gaps in leadership, culture, and organizational systems so your growth stays on track.
What We Offer
We partner with HR and business leaders to design and implement HR strategies that work — across borders, functions, and cultures.
Strategic HR Consulting
Align people, structures, and policies to enable sustainable growth across Korea, Japan, and the U.S.
MAIN TOPICS
Global HR Strategy & Change Management
Talent Management & Succession Planning
Culture & Organizational Development
WHO BENEFITS?
Ideal for HR leaders and executive teams seeking robust, scalable HR frameworks thatsupport long-term, cross-border growth. Whether you’re optimizing current operations orexpanding into new markets, our holistic consulting approach ensures every HRcomponent works in harmony with your overall business goals.
OUR CONSULTING PROCESS
1
PRE-ENGAGEMENT:
Inquiry & Contracting
2
PHASE 1:
Discovery & Diagnostic
3
PHASE 2:
Design & Recommendations
4
PHASE 3:
Implementation & Support
Workshops & Offsites
Transformative Team Experiences for New Perspectives. Break away from the office routine and discover fresh ideas, deeper collaboration, and renewed momentum. Our Offsite Workshops blend hands-on activities, strategic discussions, and team-building exercises in an immersive setting—ensuring teams come back aligned, energized, and ready to tackle new challenges.
Typical Focus Areas
Vision & Strategy Alignment
Team Bonding & Collaboration
Innovation & Opportunity Exploration
WHO BENEFITS?
Leadership Teams:
Reconnect on shared goals, clarify roles, and reinforce strategic direction.
Cross-Functional or Global Teams:
Improve communication, reduce silos, and build unity across diverse perspectives.
Project Teams:
Kick off major initiatives or realign mid-project for renewed clarity and collaboration.
HOW IT WORKS
3
POST-WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP (1–3 DAYS AFTER & BEYOND)
• Debrief & Feedback
• Implementation Support
• Sustainability Check
1
PRE-WORKSHOP PLANNING (4–8 WEEKS IN ADVANCE)
• Needs Assessment
• Agenda & Activity Design
• Participant Preparation
2
OFFSITE WORKSHOP (1–2 DAYS)
• Immersive Sessions
• Reflection & Action
• Team-Building Activities
WHY AN OFFSITE WORKSHOP?
FOSTER INNOVATION
Stepping out of the usual environment encourages creative thinking and open dialogue
STRENGTHEN TEAM BONDING
Interactive sessions build trust, improve communication, and unify diverse personalities
RE-ALIGN ON VISION & GOALS
Take a pause from daily demands to refocus on strategic priorities and long-term objectives
RE-ENERGIZE & MOTIVATE
Shake off routine fatigue; return with a sense of purpose and shared excitement
Global HR Essentials for CEOs & HR Leaders
A focused 2-hour learning session designed for startup and small business leaders planning to launch or expand into the Japanese or Korean market. Delivered in English, this program provides essential HR insights to navigate the local business environment with confidence.
KEY LEARNING TOPICS
Japanese or Korean labor market trends
Critical employment laws and compliance requirements
Compensation structures, benefits, and payroll practices
Cultural expectations and leadership approaches
in Japan or Korea
WHO BENEFITS?
Startup Founders & CEOs
Preparing to establish or grow teams in Japan or Korea and seeking essential HR knowledge
HR Leaders
Building a solid HR foundation to support cross-border operations in East Asia
English-Speaking Executives
Seeking clear, actionable guidance for entering the Japanese or Korean market during the early expansion stage
PROGRAM FORMAT & HIGHLIGHTS
3
Delivered in English,
with actionable guidance
1
2-hour live learning session
(1:1 or small group)
2
Customized to your market entry stage and team maturity
Leading Across Cultures:
Global Team & Leadership Essentials
A practical training program designed for leaders and teams navigating multicultural environments.
Whether you’re integrating a new expat leader, aligning a multicultural leadership team, or building stronger collaboration across borders, this program equips participants with the cultural awareness, leadership skills, and actionable strategies to succeed in diverse workplaces.
KEY LEARNING TOPICS
Building cultural intelligence and adapting leadership styles for diverse teams
Effective stakeholder communication across cultures
Aligning leadership approaches with organizational and local expectations
Feedback and performance conversations in multicultural contexts
WHO BENEFITS?
Newly Appointed Leaders in Global Roles
Quickly adapt to new cultural and organizational contexts
Multicultural Leadership Teams
Strengthen collaboration and trust across different cultural perspectives
HR & Business Leaders Supporting International Teams
Gain tools to guide successful onboarding and cultural integration
PROGRAM FORMAT & HIGHLIGHTS
1
1-day or 2 half-day interactive workshop (in-person or virtual)
2
Practical exercises, case studies, and role plays tailored to your business context
3
Delivered in English, with optional customization for Japan, Korea, or other target markets
ILLUSTRATIVE SCENATIOS:
Challeng we help solve
The following are illustrative scenarios based on our consulting experience. Each example has been adapted and anonymized to protect client confidentiality, while showcasing the types of challenges we help solve.
U.S. Company Expanding to Japan
Facing Cultural Misalignment
Challenge
A U.S.-based tech company, in rapid global growth mode, applies its U.S. processes and communication style directly to its Japan office without adaptation. Local employees feel excluded from decision-making, and trust between headquarters and the local team erodes.
Solution
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Cultural intelligence & market-entry leadership workshops
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Joint HQ-local leadership alignment sessions
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Adapted HR policies and workflows for local norms
Outcome
Improved HQ-local collaboration, higher local engagement, and more effective execution of global strategy.
Global growth succeeds when
“headquarters knows best”
shifts to “headquarters learns first.
Dysfunctional Multicultural Team
in a Startup Expansion
Challenge
A Korean tech startup’s U.S. launch team, composed of Korean and American staff, faces conflict, mistrust, and missed milestones.
Solution
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Team coaching sessions
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Culture Map–based communication workshops
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Leader coaching
Outcome
Greater alignment, improved cross-cultural communication, and restored team momentum
A shared cultural framework builds
psychological safety and
accelerates team alignment
Talent Retention Crisis
in a Growth-Stage Firm
Challenge
A fast-growing company in Korea expanding to the U.S. faces high turnover and poor retention among U.S.-based hires.
Solution
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Onboarding redesign
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Feedback loop implementation
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Manager development track
Outcome
Increased retention, clearer career pathways, and stronger managerial capability.
Retention isn’t about perks—it’s about trust, clarity, and growth.
New Expat Leader
Struggling to Integrate
Challenge
A first-time Japanese expat leader in the U.S. faces resistance, lack of clarity, and difficulty adapting to the new role
Solution
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Stakeholder mapping and 90-day leadership plan
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New leader assimilation session
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360 feedback and coaching
Outcome
Strengthened leadership confidence, enhanced team alignment, and faster cultural integration
Expat leaders need structured support
not just relocation logistics.
My clients are from
Richard Kaplan
People & Organization, Novartis
Juliana was instrumental during a period of major change at Novartis. Her expertise in org design and change management helped leaders navigate complexity with a people-first approach. A trusted advisor and mentor, she’s someone I highly recommend.
Regina Charles Sudler
Former VP at Cytec
Juliana is a rare leader who blends global operations, culture, strategy, and people systems into clear, effective plans. At Cytec Industries, she consistently drove alignment and success across diverse teams and projects. A true pleasure to work with.