Co-creation
in multicultural teams - Experiences from Swedish and Japanese companies
Organizer:Associate
Professor Karin Hellerstedt, Jönköping University, Professor Mikiko Shimaoka,
Waseda University
Keywords:
Co-creation,
cultural differences
Workshop description:
Understanding
and embracing cultural diversity is crucial for successful collaboration. In
this plenary session we highlight the significance of cultural differences,
bringing together Japanese and Swedish company representatives to explore the
nuances of teamwork within the Swedish and Japanese cultures. This initiative
aims to foster a mutual understanding for how cooperation can be enhanced,
and provide insights into the potential for cross-cultural synergies. The
session includes insightful presentations from and experiences of Swedish and
Japanese companies that have successfully been active in both cultures. Four
representatives of renowned Japanese and Swedish companies will share their
presentations and engage in a panel discussion. The aim of the session is to
foster an open dialogue and knowledge exchange, allowing participants to
share personal experiences, challenges, and success stories related to
intercultural teamwork.
Venue: NAT.D.360, Natural Science building