Exhibitions

Receiving the Baton

In a business environment that demands flexibility in response to diversity and change, how has the Kyocera Group inherited its founder's principles and management philosophy?

The Japanese term "fueki ryuukou" refers to the principles of immutability and fluidity that the great poet Basho considered fundamental to the art of haiku, and as suggested by this phrase, the Kyocera Group firmly protects its principles, management philosophy, and other concepts that should be inherited while also aggressively renewing our methods of conveying these concepts in response to changing times. Accordingly, this exhibition introduces initiatives related to inheritance carried out by Chairman Goro Yamaguchi, President Hideo Tanimoto, and at the operational level within the Group's business segments.

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Panel Introduction

Ⅰ．The words of Chairman Goro Yamaguchi

The Greatest Attraction of Kyocera Corporation is its Philosophy

  1. Demonstrating the uniqueness and strengths of Kyocera Corporation
  2. Maximizing the power of diverse human resources
  3. Aiming for common goals based on the Kyocera Philosophy

(Source: "Keiten Aijin" in-house newsletter, No. 296)

Ⅱ．The words of Chairman Emeritus Inamori #1

"If the Kyocera Philosophy at the base is consistent, then our ideas and actions can be bold and free"

  1. Are previous generations robbing new generations of their opportunities to flourish?
  2. I want you to give new generations opportunities to flourish
  3. Let's give new generations opportunities to feel enjoyment in their work
  4. The Kyocera Philosophy embodies "Pursuing and executing what is right as a human being"
  5. Observe the basics, but think and act freely and openly

(Excerpts from the 1975 Management Policy)

  • Related video: January 12, 1975; FY1975 Management Policy Announcement (7:24)

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Ⅲ．The Words of Chairman Emeritus Inamori #2

"Create a venue for communication where people can confront each other with their honest opinions"

  1. Honest dialogue with local executives at a seminar in the U.S.
  2. I want leaders to have honest dialogue with their employees

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Ⅳ．Global Philosophy Seminar Reform by Chairman Goro Yamaguchi

Understanding the Philosophy in Management Workplaces
Universal management philosophy that goes beyond national borders and cultures

  1. The philosophy is something to be put into practice in our work to solve the management issues we face through study and dialogue
  2. An understanding of the essence of the philosophy that goes beyond national borders
  3. Leaders should think for themselves to truly understand the philosophy and be aware of their mission, which is to include as much of their own thinking as possible when passing on the philosophy

Ⅴ．Former Kyocera Chairman Makoto Kawamura's "Ground-Floor Talks"

Thinking Together with Workplace Leaders and Thoroughly Communicating Honest Opinions

  1. The baton of management is the "Management Rationale"
  2. Experiencing Kyocera's first-ever monthly loss after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers and the implementation of "Ground-Floor Talks" to consider solutions to business problems together with workplace leaders
  3. The reality of business management in the workplace is shown in the figures
    - Dig deep into the issues that become visible from those numbers
  4. The greatest strength of Kyocera Corporation is a strong ground floor based on the philosophy
  5. The tougher the times get, the more the leaders should act cheerfully and encourage the ground floor as professionals
  6. The main goal is to make a profit. However, people will not act if there is no "dream"

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Ⅵ．President Hideo Tanimoto's Leaders' session

"We Will Inherit the Leadership of Chairman Emeritus Inamori as a Team"

  1. In the age of teamwork, it is essential to have an atmosphere in which everyone can easily express their opinions
  2. Leaders need "the ability to ask"
  3. Efforts to gain the trust of subordinates
  4. Only the leader can change the atmosphere of a workplace
  5. Continuing the tradition of Kyocera Corporation as one outstanding team

Ⅶ．"Head-to-Head Training" with Managing Executive Officer Fure

"Communicate your 'Thoughts' Together with your Own Experiences"

  1. The philosophy cannot be communicated through text alone
  2. Communicate the philosophy through your own experience
  3. Don't teach - communicate your "thoughts"
  4. Leaders should make an effort to continue speaking sincerely about the philosophy

Ⅷ．"Sharing the Kyocera Philosophy Across National and Cultural Differences through KAVX"

Respect each other and treat each other with an open mind

  1. A successful merger with AVX based on mutual respect
  2. Shared fundamental values were an important factor in the successful merger
  3. The new generation has the potential to reduce the gap between countries and cultures.
  4. The importance of open-minded international collaboration

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Ⅸ．A Case Example from the Corporate Industrial Tool Group

"Initiatives for Kyocera Philosophy Promotion with an Emphasis on Autonomy and Habit"

  1. Connecting Kyocera Philosophy study to business goals and corporate issues
  2. "Philosophy Practice Memo"
  3. The evolving working group meetings (PWG)
  4. Teaching by doing

Ⅹ．A Case Example from KYOCERA Document Solutions Inc.

How KDC's Organizational Culture Encourages　Challenges

  1. Work for survival by challenging things other companies cannot achieve
  2. Steadfastly pursuing the development of new technologies and products that help society
  3. The spirit of challenging new things lives on in the workplace