Toyoda's candid verbal offering to on-site executives
In a candid gathering at the Toyota Group training facility, KIZUNA, in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture, the genba leaders of various Toyota Group companies came together with Chairman Akio Toyoda. The event, held two weeks after a company briefing, was the subject of a recent video.
During the gathering, the genba leaders raised a variety of concerns, including how to respond to issues as they arise and ways to engage with young employees and colleagues at work. The Q&A session, which followed, saw the anxious and distressed leaders asking questions one after another, with Chairman Toyoda responding with sincerity.
The video, which captures these honest conversations, begins with Chairman Toyoda's reassuring words, "Anything is fine, so please speak up." He emphasised the importance of genba insights for continuous improvement and expressed his commitment to resolving issues collaboratively to uphold Toyota’s quality and innovation standards.
The genba employees were present during the gathering to discuss their thoughts on Chairman Toyoda's vision. The video features these conversations, offering a unique insight into the discussions that shape the future of Toyota.
Interestingly, the location to which they proceeded after leaving the classroom is not specified in the text. It's also worth noting that Akira Miura, a company driver for Toyota Auto Body and a recent guest on Toyota Times Sports, was not directly involved in this gathering. However, a previous episode of Toyota Times News did feature a Q&A session with Chairman Toyoda and the top leaders of each Group company.
In a notable moment during the Q&A session, Chairman Toyoda responded to Akira Miura's question about dealing with a sense of isolation. The details of his response, however, are not provided in the available information.
Chairman Toyoda expressed a new vision for the Toyota Group at the end of January. It remains to be seen how the insights gained from these honest conversations will shape the implementation of this vision. The video serves as a testament to Toyota's commitment to open dialogue and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where concerns can be addressed openly and collaboratively.
In the Q&A session, Chairman Toyoda, in his pursuit of fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, addressed the concern of dealing with a sense of isolation, demonstrating the importance of finance in managing such issues as part of his leadership in the business realm. The video, illustrating Toyota's dedication to open dialogue, also captures the discussions on engaging with young employees, highlighting the significance of these conversations in shaping the future direction of the Toyota Group.
