Record of Our Activities

 On February 11th, our school invited Tadashi Hongo from KOMATSU, which is a construction machinery company with which our school cooperates.  He gave a lecture entitled ‘For You Who Try to Become a Global Leader.’ 

Last Summer some students had already visited Awazu Plant of KOMATSU for their fieldwork.  On the lecture day, Mr. Hongo told students about the outline of global management of the company, which has expanded its business overseas.  He also talked about his overseas assignments in Brazil and gave some messages to students who want to play an active part in the world in the future.

Students should be encouraged to play an active part in the world, such as overseas assignments, in the future.

[the participants’ comments]

＊(a girl of science course)

I visited Awazu Plant last summer, so the lecture from a different point of view was interesting.  I was able to know much more about the business’ basic philosophy and how to run the business.  I was surprised by the large scale of KOMATSU’s business.  I was impressed by the idea that important parts were made in Japan to keep originality and safety of their products while expanding the business overseas.  In addition, we learned something important to help society from what he experienced.  We also learned that communication is essential, which is basic but most important.

＊(a boy of humanities course)

I was very impressed by his attitude towards work: he aimed for one thing together.  I felt it was important to begin by trying to convey something.  So I would like to try to send my ideas actively. Furthermore, I found it important to realize the situation properly by listening to what he said.  I understood that a decision without clear basis would cause troubles for others.  I would like to try until I reach a decision.