About Nikon Corporation

Nikon Corporation, based on its management vision “Unlock the future with the power of light,” aims to be a key technology solutions company in a global society. It offers a wide range of products and solutions, including cameras, FPD lithography systems, semiconductor lithography systems, microscopes, optical components, metal 3D printers, and measurement and inspection systems. Nikon maintains a global presence with approximately 100 offices around the world, including in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Asia. （https://www.nikon.com/）

Challenges

In April 2023, the Nikon Group formulated the “Nikon Global DEI Policy.” To effectively disseminate this policy across the organization, it was essential to reform top management’s mindset and ensure their commitment.
While efforts to foster an inclusive culture at all group companies in Japan and overseas, Nikon sought to create a sense of ownership around the policy and encourage more active initiatives at each company.

Solution

Workshops on building an inclusive workplace were designed for approximately 60 top executives, including CEOs from group companies in Japan and overseas. A pre-workshop organizational survey was also conducted.
The workshops were conducted in both Japanese and English as a unified global initiative.

The company: Nikon Corporation
Service: Customized Training

Since the participating CEOs had different regional backgrounds and characteristics, we had to consider various factors in designing the program. For example, in Japan, case studies are often associated with promoting women's empowerment, whereas in other regions, issues related to race, nationality, and cultural differences are more prominent. These regional differences were carefully taken into account.
Maiko Aoyama & Aya Morita, Corporate Sustainability Department

Outcomes

Created a platform where CEOs from various group companies in Japan and overseas could participate in the same workshop online, fostering a shared understanding of the “Nikon Global DEI Policy” beyond language and regional barriers.
Through exercises and discussions, CEOs shared their current situations and challenges, helping them reflect and consider next steps for their respective organizations.