Mitsui & Co. Group encourages its employees to achieve growth through frontline business experience. The core elements of our approach to human resources development are the personal commitment of individual employees to embody the MVV through their day-to-day activities, and the supportive on-the-job training (OJT) provided by older employees and superiors, who are willing to assist the growth of their colleagues. We also plan and provide off-the-job training (off-JT) to support and complement human resources development based on frontline experience. This combination of on- and off-the-job training enhances and drives human resources development at the global level.

Because Mitsui & Co. Group develops business globally, we see the fostering of a mindset that respects different values by recognizing and accepting the different customs and cultures that exist in each frontline location as the most important aspect of our approach to human resources development through work. To that end, we have initiatives in place to help individuals achieve growth through cooperation across different languages, countries, positions, and companies.

To ensure effective training and appropriate appointments, Mitsui’s personnel system stipulates that a certain number of years are required to meet the requirements for appointments and promotions. However, the Career Challenge Program enables people with the appropriate qualities to be appointed to positions earlier with training support from the units to which they are assigned.

Employees who are motivated to take on this challenge are assisted to gain experience in environments that allow them to aim for higher goals according to their abilities and aptitudes. The purpose of this program is to provide early development opportunities for next-generation leaders. Regardless of their age or years of service, participating employees are also expected to demonstrate the ability to produce fresh and flexible ideas leading to the creation of new business.

Mitsui Management Review (MMR) is conducted annually for employees responsible for global group management to help them gain a 360° multi-faceted perspective on their management. The program provides opportunities to receive feedback from subordinates and co-workers, to gain insights by reflecting on their own management skills, to strengthen their leadership capabilities, and to create an organization that leverages the strengths of diverse individuals. The purpose of the program is to develop leaders that are attuned to the times. The results of the MMR are also provided to supervisors and used as a reference for human resources development and for the appointment of line managers. MMR results are also linked to results for the MES for the organization to which the individual belongs. Furthermore, we implemented initiatives to reinforce the execution cycle for addressing issues related to organizational development.

Employees are actively seconded between companies in Mitsui & Co. Group. Secondees cooperate with employees of the companies to which they are seconded and combine their strengths to create new value through frontline business activities. They achieve personal growth by gaining experience, building networks, and enhancing their abilities and skills. They also help to enhance the potential of their organizations by sharing what they learn with those around them.

Mitsui & Co. Group provides a diverse range of training programs covering business skills and leadership skills for employees at all levels from new hires to management personnel. In addition to common global leadership training programs, there are also programs tailored to the needs and circumstances of individual business sites, as well as level-specific courses focused on practical issues, such as labor law and practices in various countries. We also provide training in business processes and skills, such as business strategies, marketing, financial accounting, risk and regulatory compliance management, and logistics.

Most of these training programs are run by Mitsui & Co. HRD Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Human Resources & General Affairs Div. Overall, Mitsui & Co. Group is continually providing various opportunities and enhancing both its systems and training content through group-wide collaboration, with the aim of contributing to the growth of all employees, regardless of where they were hired.

This unique training program was developed by Mitsui in cooperation with the Harvard Business School (HBS). It is based primarily on the HBS case study method and discussions. Everyday throughout the courses, top-level instructors present sessions focusing on various themes, such as leadership, innovation, and strategy. The highly diverse learning environment, which includes participants not only from Mitsui & Co. Group, but also from our overseas partner companies, provides opportunities to build networks that can be used to accelerate future business development.

This program enables managerial staff to attend short-term programs at overseas business schools in preparation for future roles in global management. They acquire cutting-edge management knowledge and skills while collaborating, competing, and networking with talented people from various industries. The program also provides an opportunity for participants to review their careers and discover new insights by spending time away from their usual tasks.

The purpose of this program is to enable employees with profound knowledge of the Mitsui & Co. Group’s wide-ranging business activities and products to acquire digital capabilities, which are likely to become standard requirements in the increasingly sophisticated working environment of the future.

Participants in this program study advanced management at international business schools and develop global perceptions through wide-ranging interactions with talented people from various countries. The purpose of the program is to develop future management talent for Mitsui & Co. Group. It is positioned as an integrated training program covering all stages from internships during study at business schools, to the assignment of personnel after their return to regular work.

This program provides short-term training in Japan for employees in their first few years with their companies. Participants gain an understanding of the philosophy and initiatives of Mitsui & Co. Group while building networks that will be of benefit to their future work activities.

This program was established as an initiative by Overseas offices with the aim of fostering cooperation within Mitsui & Co. Group. Participants learn about our management philosophy, and the leadership skills needed for management roles.

The following Mitsui Group’s training Structure also provide detailed information about human resources development Program in Mitsui & Co. Group.