Dr. Asuka Takaoka
Position:
Professor, GLOBIS University
Discipline:
Organizational Behavior and HRM
Courses:
Human Resource Management
Education:
DBA, School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University Business School
MBA, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University
Biography:
Dr. Takaoka has extensive experience consulting across the globe. For the past thirteen years, she has worked at McKinsey’s Frankfurt and Tokyo offices where she has done management consulting, followed by human resources consulting in London and Tokyo. Most recently, Dr. Takaoka has taken a regional role in Asia for assessment practices at Willis Towers Watson, a leading human resources consultancy. Her expertise lies in CEO succession planning, executive assessment and development, and board effectiveness.
While teaching at GLOBIS University, she continues to research corporate governance at her alma mater, Hitotsubashi University. Dr. Takaoka is a member of the Japan Association of Corporate Directors and holds qualifications from the British Psychological Society, Hogan assessment, OPQ assessment, and Saville assessment.
People say that we can develop leadership, but leadership styles tend to be sticky. The best way to strengthen your leadership is to understand yourself. Maximize your strengths and obtain the skills to adjust your style depending on the situation. I am delighted to help each of you maximize your leadership inside and outside the classroom. My goal is to help you succeed in your business and life ahead. See you in class.
