| 授業名 | Leading High-Performance Teams |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Leading High-Performance Teams |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | 横山 研治（Kenji Yokoyama） |
| コード Couse Code | GLP230_G25N |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 応用科目200系 / Applied |
| 学位 Degree | MBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2025 GSM Nagoya Fall |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Mission Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
A strong team leader not only maximizes team synergy but also excels in key areas such as team building, setting clear objectives, motivating members, fostering a positive environment, and evaluating performance. Comprehensive leadership involves managing emotions and navigating complex challenges. This course covers essential topics like organizational and multicultural management, operations, corporate performance, the digital revolution, and sustainability. Each subject is explored through the case method, enabling students to develop leadership skills organically by immersing themselves in real-world scenarios, articulating their perspectives, and engaging with diverse viewpoints.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
"Leading High-Performance Teams" is a dynamic course co-developed with Nikkei Business School, bringing together NUCB Business School students and seasoned Japanese business professionals. Through lively discussion and real-world insight exchange, you'll sharpen your leadership skills and grow into a next-generation leader ready to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.
学修到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Through dynamic, real-world case discussions with multinational peers and experienced professionals, you’ll gain the insight, mindset, and leadership skills to confidently take charge of management roles in your future career.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG4 Effective Communication
LG7 Global Perspective (GLP)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG4 Effective Communication
LG7 Global Perspective (GLP)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Through hands-on case discussions with a diverse mix of international students and seasoned professionals, you’ll gain the knowledge, global perspective, and leadership skills needed to confidently take on future management roles.
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 30 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 70 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
This course is graded on a Pass or No Pass basis.
NUCB registrant limit : 20
Participants need to attend at least 2/3 of the course to receive a Pass.
Course dates : 2025：11/6, 7, 8, 9
NUCB registrant limit : 20
Participants need to attend at least 2/3 of the course to receive a Pass.
Course dates : 2025：11/6, 7, 8, 9
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Orientation10:45 〜 11:00
Discussion Leadership
Ricardo Lim Professor, NUCB Business School
11:00〜12:30
12:40〜14:05
This session will explain the critical role leaders play in key aspects of business. It will also highlight the importance of the case method as a powerful tool for developing effective leadership skills.
Driving Corporate Performance
Kentaro Koga, Professor, NUCB Business School
15:00〜16:30
16:45〜18:10
Driving business growth requires the ability to connect strategy with execution. Through case-based learning, this session explores practical approaches to organizational management and KPI design, developing essential skills for leaders aiming to maximize business performance.
第2日（Day2）
Group Discussion9:40 〜 10:00
Managing Multinational Business
Mohsin Hakeem, Professor, NUCB Business School
10:00〜11:40
11:50〜13:30
This section builds the skills and mindset needed to lead diverse teams and drive business in a global context. Through real-world case studies, you'll explore strategies for turning diversity into a strength and develop a deeper understanding of effective leadership across cultures.
Leading Operational Excellence
Louie Wong, Professor, NUCB Business School
14:50〜16:30
16:45〜18:25
This section will help develop your skills in process improvement to turn quality, efficiency, and speed into competitive advantages. Through practical learning, you’ll strengthen your ability to design and lead sustainable, high-performance operations that connect frontline activities with strategic objectives.
第3日（Day3）
Group Discussion9:40 〜 10:00
Managing Organizations and Driving Innovation in the Organizations
Hiroshi Uchikoga, Professor, NUCB Business School
10:00〜11:40
11:50〜13:30
How can organizations foster creativity that breaks beyond conventional boundaries? This section guides you through rethinking organizational behavior and structure, helping you master, through case studies, the creation of systems and cultures that drive innovation.
Navigating the Future
Ralph Bosheck, Professor at NUCB Business School, Emeritus Professor at IMD, Switzerland
14:50〜16:30
16:45〜18:25
This section discusses the urgent need for global collaboration to address the world’s pressing challenges, exploring the roles and legitimacy of businesses and markets, as well as four fundamental leadership issues that arise in this context.
第4日（Day4）
Group Session9:40 〜 10:00
Sustainable Business Leadership
Kenji Yokoyama, Professor, NUCB Business School
10:00〜12:30
In an era that demands integrated management of environmental, social, and economic factors, this section explores ESG-driven and purpose-driven strategies, shaping leaders who can create sustainable, long-term corporate value.
Wrap Up
Kenji Yokoyama, Professor, NUCB Business School
13:20〜15:00
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 100 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 100 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 0 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
教科書 Textbook
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参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Professor Dr. Kenji Yokoyama attained a bachelor of economics at Waseda University and a doctor of management later. His specialties are international trade practices and strategic management. He wrote more than 50 paper articles for PRJs and made more than 40 academic presentations about these areas. With his academic contribution, he was awarded the "International Trade Promotion Award" twice in 1992 and 1995, and the "Foreign Trade Academy Award" in 2002. He has been active in promoting multi-cultural education not only in Japan but also in the entire Asia Pacific area. For these activities, he was nominated and shortlisted for the Asia Contribution Award and the Asia Future Award three times in a raw from 2019 to 2020.
（実務経験 Work experience）
Before joining NUCB Business School, he had worked for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) for 21 years. He was one of the founders of APU. He took the positions of an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dean for Admissions, Dean for Student Affairs, Dean for School of Management, Advisor to President and Vice-President during the 21 years. He was President of the AAPBS (Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools) and is now the advisor to the president. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Business School Committee at JUAA. He has been working for various public organizations as head of committees and so forth.
Refereed Articles
- (2025) Transition of dynastic control: An empirical analysis of Japanese listed firms. Business Succession 14(１):
- (2024) Impact of AACSB Accreditation on Education Quality: Perception of Faculty in an Accredited School in Japan. International Journal of Educational Management
- (2016) Source of Economic Growth in Ethiopia: An Application of Vector Error Correction Model. Australian Academy of Business and Economics Review (AABER) 2(4):
Refereed Proceedings
- (2025). Consumer Animosity and Boycott Dynamics in Emerging Market: Evidence from Egypt and Implications for Global Business Strategies. IBIMA Conference Proceedings .44th IBIMA Conference in Glanada. 1. 2. Glanada, Spain