Published: [The Essence of New Ventures] enableX's Shun Kenmotsu × Yoji Nakamura on Leadership and the Art of Business Development

Video Overview

An in-depth exploration of the essence of business leadership in new venture development, from a practitioner's perspective. Anchored in the conviction that mission and vision are not given but created by oneself, the discussion examines the qualities common to successful leaders, how to identify and develop latent talent within an organization, and how focusing on objectives eliminates organizational waste and raises productivity. Drawing on extensive firsthand experience, the conversation is delivered with the immediacy of frontline insight.

Key Topics

The qualities truly required of new venture leaders — beyond skills, "a strong sense of responsibility" and "an unwavering vision"
Why new ventures without vision fail — the trap of prioritizing process and the importance of focus on objectives
Flexible talent deployment that transcends organizational boundaries — prioritizing "commitment" over contract type
"Do whatever you want" alone leads to failure — demanding missions and pressure are what develop people
The danger of judging by numbers alone, and why vision becomes the sole anchor for business continuity
New ventures are no longer optional — the imperative of business creation in an era of change