Business solution

Organizational consulting

with a sociological approach


Qualitative research on diversity, wellbeing,

and solving social issues

Kanako Takeda

Doctor in sociology

Lecturer in business school

president of the Aida association

Proficient in French, ​English, and Japanese!

Key Milestones in My Life Trajectory

With a top-class academic career, I ​have specialized in sociology, ​migration, and diversity studies. My ​research excellence has been ​recognized with prize and various ​insitutions.

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Educational Excellence

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Having lived, studied, and conducted ​research in Japan and France, I bring a global ​perspective to my work. My participation in ​international conferences and trilingual ​proficiency in French, English, and Japanese ​further reflect my commitment to cross-​cultural engagement.

International Experience

Business Acumen

My business expertise stems from ​both practical experience and ​academic contributions in ​intercultural management. Founding ​the AIDA association also honed my ​business mindset.

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Taste for Collaboration

I thrive in collaborative environments, ​demonstrated by co-organizing conferences ​and co-authoring publications with ​intercultural teams. These experiences ​highlight my ability to foster teamwork and ​contribute meaningfully to shared projects.

Se​rvices

Organizational Culture and Diversity Analysis

  • In-depth analysis of organizational culture using qualitative research methods
  • Identification of current status and issues in diversity management
  • Recommendations for building an inclusive work environment

Employee Well-Being Survey

  • Assessment of employee wellbeing through interviews and participant observation
  • Survey of work-life balance
  • Proposal of measures to improve inclusion

Design and conduct research to solve social issues

  • Survey on Attitudes within Organizations Concerning Gender Equality
  • Survey on workplace adaptation of foreign workers
  • Planning of measures to foster an organizational culture that respects diversity

Methods and process

Prework

Fieldwork

Output

Interviews

Observation

Output images

Report / White paper

A final report will be submitted based on the ​research. We will explain the current corporate ​situation, global trends, and the main results of ​our fieldwork.


Coaching / Atelier / Seminar

We can hold an optional seminar for employees to ​gain more awareness of the survey results. We ​will share problems and identify future ​improvements together.

Data confidentiality and ​ethical considerations

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Ensure data confidentiality

  • Guarantee of anonymity: Interviewees' personal information is completely anonymized ​and no specific individual can be identified.
  • Data Protection:The data collected is stored according to strict security standards ​and access is limited to members only.

Data Sharing and Use

  • Data Sharing with Clients: The original data will only ​be shared with the client in an appropriate manner and ​will not be provided to any third party.
  • Data collected will be used only for the purpose agreed ​upon in advance and will not be used for any other ​purpose.

Ethical considerations

  • Informed Consent: We will provide sufficient ​explanation of the purpose, methods, and use of data to ​survey participants in advance, and obtain their consent ​before they participate in the survey.
  • Implementation of Ethical Review: If necessary, we ​will obtain approval from an external ethical review ​committee to ensure the ethics of the survey.
Q&A

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Question:

What are the advantages of hiring a sociologist?

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Answer:

Sociologists are experts in analyzing cultural and behavioral ​patterns through a deep understanding of the complex ​structures of organizations and societies. This allows us to​ objectively and scientifically identify potential challenges​ and areas for improvement within an organization.​

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Question:

What can qualitative research tell us?

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Answer:

Qualitative research reveals people's emotions, ​motivations, and values that numerical data cannot ​capture. This allows us to gain a deeper understanding of ​organizational culture and the true feelings of employees, ​and to propose more effective improvement measures.


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Question:

Ho​w is it different from consulting?

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Answer:

A sociological approach goes beyond mere business ​strategy recommendations to a comprehensive analysis of ​the social and cultural aspects of an organization. It ​provides deep insights based on academic knowledge to ​support sustainable change.


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Question:

Can you manage an international company?

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Answer:

With my trilingual proficiency and extensive experience in ​sociological research in both Japan and France, I have ​developed a deep understanding of diverse cultural ​backgrounds. This enables me to provide tailored advice ​suited to international contexts. I offer analysis and ​recommendations from a global perspective, ensuring ​solutions that address cross-cultural complexities effectively.


Work with me

Lo​cation

France, Japan, anywhere!

Email

kanako.takeda.98@gmail.com

Download my resume

Ac​ademic profil

http://centregeorgsimmel.ehess.fr/engl​ish-kanako-takeda/


http://ffj.ehess.fr/kanako_takeda.html


リサーチマップ

https://researchmap.jp/kanako_taked​a