HORENSO Japanese Philosophy Significance 2023

The meaning of HORENSO

HO means (houkoku),

which means to report or announce. This means that when your boss or supervisor gives you a task, you are always expected to let him know about your progress. While it is known that Japanese companies convene more meetings than foreign companies, or ??? (gaishikei) You may also want to have up-to-date information via email or an in-person chat. This way, your employees and your employer are faster in the situation/work and can do their own tasks at the same time as you.

REN means (renraku)

Means contact or coordination. Japan is very collectivist in nature and business culture is no exception. If you notice a problem or change in your work, it is important to inform your supervisor and colleagues immediately. This is the concept of renrak, and to anyone accustomed to a more Western individualist culture, it seems boring. If you find the problem trivial, you may be tempted to solve it on your own – but such an approach may be bad for some of your peers. Even if it’s a quick e-mail or a note to alert your colleagues to a problem or change, contact is essential in the Japanese workplace. No less important is tracking your contact. Make sure your email or note gets to everyone!

SO means (soudan)

Means consulting. As we have already mentioned, Japan is not an independent country. It is important to consult with your team and boss before taking any action. This may be the part of HORENSO that is most frustrating for American employees, because the time and effort required to consult with everyone the actions they want to take seems to be wasted. Sometimes your boss or colleagues want to change or double-check a proposed action before they allow it, which can result in delays or even reworking of your task. However, ignoring “SO” in HORENSO can result in a conflict between you and your colleagues. Because your workplace follows the HORENSO culture, your management can disrupt the work of your colleagues. Remember to breathe and consult before making any changes.

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How to apply HORENSO

Now that we know what HORENSO is, here are some ways to use HORENSO construction on your work floor. It is important to note that although HORENSO may be a Japanese acronym, this concept is easy to use in any country. Even if you don’t work in Japan, you can read this article and see HORENSO in your office – or even think it might be helpful to share this key information with your colleagues if you haven’t used HORENSO yet.

HO – Keep Everyone Informed

The thought of having so many appointments every day seems sad, but it’s an important practice when it comes to informing everyone at work. If you work for a company in Japan, train “HO” in HORENSO by trying to be active in meetings at your workplace. Does this mean taking the opportunity to talk and offer some information, or just choosing to be an active listener by taking notes while attending daily? (skills) increase the flow of information in your company. This is especially true during a coronavirus pandemic, as many corporate meetings will take place in Zoom.

If you work for a non-Japanese company and do not have regular meetings, it may be a good idea to try a five-minute group training at the beginning or end of each business day. This will allow you and your employees to exchange information and stay informed as a team.

REN – Stay in Touch and Follow Up

Communication between companies should not be part of the e-mail document. Over the years, several consistent points have been made that say that email is not the best tool for communicating with your colleagues. If you want to say something to your colleague or employer, it is best to visit them in their office or at least try to talk on the phone. After all, there’s no way to know how many more emails your employee received on the same day – and you’re not sure if they read your message themselves until they responded.

If you need to announce something within your business via e-mail, don’t forget to follow up as much as possible in person or by phone. “REN” HORENSO refers to coordinated communication. You can bet that every company, whether in Japan or another country, will appreciate the communication between employees. So watch before you jump

So – Consulting

If you want to use the HORENSO “SO” pattern, you have to look before the jump – check with your colleagues before you decide. If you work in Japan, no one will be happy to hear that you have made your decision without prior checking. Japanese companies are usually not a surprise fans. If you are faced with the need to make a decision, it is important that you consult with your employees and your boss before taking action. If they have something to propose or change in this decision, try to accept the changes with grace. Some Westerners working in Japan may complain about many changes in their work or plans, but Japan’s more collectivist culture supports these “reworkings” to ensure the best decision ever made.

Wrapping

HORENSO can be a Japanese concept used in Japanese companies, but it can be easily applied to the work culture of any country. If you feel that your workplace has difficulty maintaining the flow of information, try to implement the HORENSO model with your colleagues. If you already work in Japan and have problems with all the changes, meetings, and conversations for communication – then try to put up with it and remember what the acronym means.

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