Developed by Noriko Takizawa Cruz

Born and raised in Japan, Noriko has been living in USA since 1996 when she joined George Simons International. She enjoys encountering new cultures by travelling to and living in more than a dozen countries. With background in International Relations, International Development and Public Health, she has worked for corporations, non-profit organizations, and government agencies in Japan, USA, and the Philippines.

Edited by Dianne Hofner Saphiere

Creator of the Cultural Detective™ method, Dianne Hofner Saphiere is founder and president of Nipporica Associates, an intercultural consulting and training firm. USA-born, Dianne spent twelve years working in Japan, Spain and Mexicos. Her client list includes ABB, Cable and Wireless, Continental Airlines, Mitsui, Royal Dutch Shell, and Texas Instruments. In 1994 Dianne was honored by the International Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) with its Outstanding Interculturalist award.

Use the Cultural Detective: Japan^® along with diversophy^® to round out your training, coaching, teaching, or self-directed learning. This instrument helps you see Japanese core values and explore how they are likely to affect typical business and social behavior. You will learn how to analyze critical incidents and create appropriate bridges to avoid or repair difficult situations or to take advantage of working with diversity.

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