Richard P.
Japanese Cross-cultural Trainer
Professional Value
Richard is a Japanese cross‑cultural trainer who helps senior executives of multinational corporations engaging with Japanese partners master negotiation, presentation and meeting‑handling skills. He has delivered bespoke programmes to senior leaders of major multinational firms, co‑authored a cross‑cultural communication book, and logged 30 visits to Japan in the last 15 years.
Selected Clients
Executive Profile
After a childhood in Venezuela, Qatar, Zambia, Kenya, and Britain, Richard worked as a teacher in Botswana from 1970-71. When he left university, he joined the UK Ministry of Overseas Development. As well as working in London, he spent time in New York at the United Nations.
From an early stage in his career, he was involved in both marketing the company's services and developing new courses. He pioneered the development of a number of his company's skills seminars - including Presentation, International Negotiation, and Meeting-Handling - and also helped launch the company's cross-cultural programmes. He has worked with such clients as Air France-KLM, BP, Capgemini, Deutsche Bank, Duracell, Gillette, Panasonic, Pfizer, Renault, Roche, Sanofi-Aventis, and State Street at a senior level over many years in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
As Director of Canning's subsidiary in Tokyo (1990-92), Richard was responsible for dealing with major Japanese corporations both as salesman and purchaser. He also had to manage a multi-cultural team of Japanese, Americans, Canadians, British, Irish, and Australians. He remains actively involved with his company's Tokyo operation and has visited Japan 30 times in the past 15 years. His last visit was in January/February 2008.
Among his current training and consultancy commitments are:
- Air France-KLM (Optimising Teamwork)
- GE Healthcare (Speaker Training)
- Panasonic (Working in Europe)
- Quintiles (Bridging the Culture Gap)
- Valeo (Working with the Japanese)
Richard is co-author of a cross-cultural communication book, has written many articles on cross-cultural skills, and is a frequent speaker on international communication issues at conferences.
Core Competencies
Culture
Richard has experience living and working in diverse regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the US, and Europe.
He has managed multi-cultural teams and developed cross-cultural programmes.
His expertise includes working with Japanese partners, offshore English, and building successful international teams.
Education & Training
Richard started his career as a teacher in Botswana, and later joined the UK Ministry of Overseas Development.
He has worked with various clients, including Air France-KLM, BP, and Pfizer, providing training and consultancy services.
His experience in education and training is reflected in his work with GE Healthcare and Panasonic.
Communication
Richard is a skilled communication trainer, able to design flexible programmes tailored to client needs.
He has run cross-cultural communication programmes globally, focusing on presentation, negotiation, and meeting-handling skills.
His expertise includes bridging cultural gaps and working with specific cultures.