.Does your business deal with the Japanese? - Do you really understand each other?

Communication and understanding are key to any successful business relationship and yet are often difficult. Add language and cultural differences and you've really got your work cut out. Stephanie Oyama is uniquely qualified to advise having lived and worked in Japan for many years. For over 20 years she has been advising employees, suppliers and customers of Japanese companies, as well as briefing the Japanese on managing a British workforce and conducting business in the UK.

For 9 years she was Deputy Director of the Japan Centre, The University of Birmingham, in charge of links with British and Japanese business, and her popular annual seminar programme Doing Business with the Japanese.

Japan Consultancy covers manufacturing and telecoms, the public sector and professions. Clients include Fujifilm, GKN, Pinsents, DTI, NSK , Valeo (UK), KPMG and 3 UK.

Stephanie's consultancy and training with British or Japanese executives brings competitive advantage for businesses, and professional advancement for individuals.