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Feedback from our participants

The presentation materials were very good; the ability to ask questions and clarify issues … digging deeper into the material.
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The facilitator was very responsible to questions and able to give examples applicable to audience.
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Very clear presentation with both conceptual and practical aspects.
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Mr. Sakai was a great teacher!
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Excellent course.  I will recommend to others.
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You pointed out things very well that I do at work, both the Japanese and American tendencies.
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Thank you, Sakai-san.  You were delightful and a pleasure to spend the afternoon with.  I learned so much.
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The pace of the course was perfect (not too slow / not too fast).
     
 

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Seminar Facilitators

We offer a variety of cross-cultural seminars that can help you break down business barriers between the U.S. and Japan. Here are some of our expert seminar facilitators.

 

Christine E. Cruver


Main Facilitator: Eileen Foster-Sakai

 

 

 

Christine has over twelve years experience as a HR professional in the sports, telecommunication, grain export, and utility equipment industries. She has significant experience in management development, training, coaching, employee relations, program management, and project management. She has worked for two Fortune 500 companies as a HR professional. As an HR Business Partner for Qwest Communications, Christine provided HR leadership for managers and employees across multiple states. As HR Program Manager for Nike U.S. Retail, at the World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR, Christine managed the division’s most high profile HR programs for an employee base of 4,000. Prior to Nike Christine worked in the utility equipment and grain export industries as an HR Generalist. Christine is currently serving as a member of the Marylhurst University Vision Planning Team along with the university president, administrative cabinet, and select trustees, faculty, staff, and community leaders in developing a thirty year vision and mission for the university.

Christine is Owner and President of Simetra Strategies, a consulting business that provides management development training and an innovative approach to strategic planning that emphasizes stakeholder input, ongoing communication, and innovative thinking.

 

Ken Sakai


 

 

Ken Sakai is the co-founder and President of Pacific Dreams, Inc. Ken came to Oregon in 1987 with Mitsubishi Silicon. In addition to cross-cultural business training, Ken also provides American HR practices training for Japanese companies both in the US and Japan. With his extensive business experience on both sides of the Pacific, Ken provides insightful perspectives to both Japanese and non-Japanese clients alike. His areas of expertise also include strategic planning and partnership development.

For more information on public seminars, please contact us:

Phone: (503) 783-1390
E-mail: info@pacificdreams.org

   

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