Shikigaku

Basic Information

Stock Code
7049
Industry
Service Industry
Category Detail
Professional Services for Businesses
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
March 2015
Listing Year
February 2019
Official Website
https://corp.shikigaku.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Shikigaku is an organizational consulting company founded in 2015 that provides proprietary organizational theory to corporate executives and boasts high expertise as a leading company in the industry.

Current Situation

Shikigaku has experienced rapid growth in recent years, focusing particularly on organizational consulting services for enterprises. Based on its unique organizational theory 'Shikigaku,' it provides effective management techniques to many corporate executives. Headquartered in Tokyo, it listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2019 and has established a stable financial foundation. Competitors include M&A-related and management consulting firms, with advanced specialized knowledge and uniqueness serving as competitive advantages. In recent years, it has advanced the adoption of AI and digital tools to enhance the efficiency of organizational transformation support for client companies. It is characterized by sustainability initiatives, proposing sustainable organizational development. Moving forward, it will expand service areas and promote digitalization, aiming to secure a top-tier position in the industry by 2030.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Shikigaku is known as a pioneer in organizational reform based on proprietary theory
  • Growth company that achieved Tokyo Stock Exchange listing in a short period after founding
  • Specializes in organizational consulting, highly evaluated for expertise
  • Unique education model combining online and in-person training
  • Early deployment of services to quantify training effectiveness
  • Industry-leading training performance per employee
  • Broad customer base from SMEs to large enterprises
  • Unique marketing method spreading through word-of-mouth among executives
  • Early introduction of AI-powered organizational diagnostic tools
  • Actively involved in sustainability field
  • Characteristic approach to simply solving complex organizational issues with theory
  • Occasionally holds joint seminars in collaboration with competitors
  • Training content is reviewed and improved annually
  • Multiple books published to disseminate Shikigaku theory
  • On-site workshops for executives are popular

Hidden Connections

  • Forms network for organizational reform support through collaboration with multiple mid-sized consulting firms
  • Advances sophistication of organizational diagnostics through partnership with AI technology venture companies
  • Shikigaku theory utilized in local government housing administration and education reform
  • Founding members from major management consulting firms with extensive networks
  • Parts of training content adopted by educational institutions in other industries
  • Many major client companies are seriously tackling next-generation leader development
  • Online materials developed by Shikigaku used domestically and internationally
  • Shikigaku theory becoming unofficial standard tool in executive communities

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expansion of demand for corporate organizational reform and management strengthening
  • Increase in online training demand due to digitalization push
  • Expanding recognition among SME executives
  • Rising interest in sustainable organizational construction
  • Evolution of services utilizing AI and data analysis
  • Diversification and advancement of leadership training
  • Business expansion into local governments and public sectors
  • Marketing innovation for new customer development
  • Increasing need to visualize employee training effectiveness
  • Strengthening expertise in consulting field
  • Expansion of theory and services toward globalization
  • Growth in sustainability-related services

Strategic Goals

  • Secure top industry share in enterprise organizational consulting
  • Achieve 100,000 online training participants
  • New services using AI technology exceed 50% of sales ratio
  • Provide sustainability management support services to all customers
  • Establish new revenue sources through local government business expansion
  • Establish support for organizational culture promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Achieve over 90% employee satisfaction
  • Surpass ¥10 billion in consolidated sales
  • Consistently maintain top 10% in customer satisfaction surveys
  • Build multilingual training system for global customers

Business Segments

Organizational Consulting Services

Overview
Provides specialized services to support organizational reform and management capability improvement across diverse industries.
Competitiveness
Effective organizational transformation support based on proprietary Shikigaku theory and proven track record.
Customers
  • Large company executives
  • SME owners
  • Management level
  • Industry associations
  • Startup executives
  • Local governments
  • Educational institutions
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Manufacturing companies
  • Information and communications industry
  • General service industry
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Shikigaku Organizational Theory Training
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Organizational Diagnostic Tool
  • Problem-Solving Workshop
  • Management Strategy Formulation Support
  • Change Management Support
  • Online Education Program
  • Customized Training
  • Follow-up Evaluation Service
  • Management Coaching
  • Talent Evaluation System Design
  • Organizational Culture Building Support
  • Seminar for Executives
  • On-Site Management Strengthening Training
  • Behavior Change Program

Online Education and Training Programs

Overview
Provides high-quality education to a wide range of participants through online organizational and management training.
Competitiveness
Excellent accessibility and practical curriculum based on Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Corporate training departments
  • Individual business owners
  • Remote educational institutions
  • Regional companies
  • IT companies
  • Foreign companies
  • Sales agents
  • Training participants
  • Educational consultants
  • Startups
  • General employees
  • Managers
  • Sales departments
Products
  • e-Learning Courses
  • Webinar Series
  • Online Seminars
  • Subscription Training
  • Materials Provision Service
  • Leader Development Program
  • Follow-up Courses
  • Qualification Acquisition Courses
  • Expert Interviews
  • Mentoring Sessions
  • Certified Instructor Program
  • Group Training Alternative Service
  • Organizational Diagnostic Report
  • Case Study Provision
  • Comprehensive Management Training

Customized Consulting

Overview
Deploys customized services aimed at organizational transformation and management support tailored to customer characteristics.
Competitiveness
Flexible response to individual needs and proven utilization of Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Large manufacturers
  • Distribution industry
  • Financial institutions
  • IT ventures
  • Public institutions
  • Educational corporations
  • Service industries
  • Consulting firms
  • Medical institutions
  • SME associations
  • Universal design companies
  • Staffing agencies
Products
  • Organizational Issue Analysis
  • Business Process Reform Support
  • Talent Strategy Planning
  • Management Evaluation System Design
  • Performance Improvement Plan Creation
  • Team Building Support
  • Executive Coaching
  • Change Initiative Execution Support
  • Training Program Development
  • Feedback System Introduction
  • Risk Management Consultation
  • Performance Management
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Digitalization Support
  • Diversity Promotion Program

Training Materials Production and Publishing

Overview
Plans, produces, and sells diverse educational and training materials based on Shikigaku theory.
Competitiveness
Highly evaluated for rich track record and content suited to real-world applications.
Customers
  • Corporate training departments
  • Universities
  • Business schools
  • Educational providers
  • Consultants
  • Sole proprietors
  • Libraries
  • Training companies
  • Publishers
  • Industry associations
  • NPOs
  • Executive clubs
Products
  • Organizational Management Books
  • Training Materials Packages
  • Shikigaku Theory Explanation Books
  • Problem-Solving Workbooks
  • e-Learning Materials
  • Case Study Collections
  • Video Lecture Content
  • Workshop Materials
  • Seminar Materials
  • Expert Interview Collections
  • Qualification Support Materials
  • Download Content
  • Manuals and Guides
  • In-House Training Materials
  • Training Evaluation Reports

IT Solutions for Enterprises

Overview
Develops and provides IT tools and systems utilizing Shikigaku's organizational theory.
Competitiveness
Fusion of specialized Shikigaku theory and IT technology.
Customers
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Large companies
  • IT departments
  • Startups
  • Educational institutions
  • Non-profits
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Sales
  • Financial institutions
  • Telecommunications
  • R&D institutions
Products
  • Organizational Management Support System
  • Effectiveness Measurement Tool
  • Online Training Platform
  • Communication Tools
  • CRM Integration
  • Data Analysis Service
  • Training Effectiveness Report
  • Business Efficiency Tools
  • User Training
  • Cloud Services
  • Access Management
  • Security Measures
  • Custom Development
  • API Integration
  • Mobile Compatibility

Talent Development Training

Overview
Provides diverse training programs aimed at strengthening organizational capabilities and employee development.
Competitiveness
Concrete and effective educational content based on Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Corporate HR departments
  • Training coordinators
  • Managers
  • Sales departments
  • Engineers
  • New hires
  • Mid-career hires
  • Executives
  • Specialists
  • Educational institutions
  • Government agencies
  • Local governments
Products
  • Management Training
  • Leader Development Courses
  • Communication Training
  • Problem-Solving Training
  • Team Building
  • New Employee Training
  • Career Development Support
  • Self-Improvement Seminars
  • Mental Health Training
  • Diversity Training
  • Coaching Courses
  • Performance Improvement Programs
  • Sales Skills Enhancement
  • Middle Management Training
  • Evaluator Training

Management Strategy Support

Overview
Implements strategic consulting to support organizational reform and business growth for management levels.
Competitiveness
Practical and immediate-effect support utilizing Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Executives
  • Boards of directors
  • Strategic planning departments
  • SMEs
  • Large companies
  • Venture companies
  • Business division heads
  • Investors
  • External consultants
  • Auditors
  • Officers
  • Industry associations
Products
  • Business Strategy Planning Support
  • Organizational Restructuring Consulting
  • Management Plan Formulation
  • Risk Management
  • Growth Strategy Formulation
  • M&A Support
  • Market Analysis
  • Performance Improvement Programs
  • Financial Analysis Support
  • Management Audits
  • Governance Strengthening
  • Capital Policy Consultation
  • Corporate Valuation
  • Executive Training
  • Strategic Partner Development

Training Effectiveness Measurement Service

Overview
Service to quantitatively measure and analyze the effects of training and organizational reform, supporting improvements.
Competitiveness
Proprietary evaluation model reflecting Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Corporate training departments
  • HR departments
  • Educational institutions
  • Training providers
  • Executives
  • Middle managers
  • Employees
  • Training consultants
  • Training participants
  • External evaluation bodies
Products
  • Training Participation Effect Analysis
  • Organizational Change Effect Measurement
  • Behavior Change Tracking Tool
  • Feedback Reports
  • Improvement Proposal Service
  • Data Collection Tools
  • Individual Evaluation Sessions
  • Survey Support
  • Behavior Change Analysis
  • ROI Measurement
  • Issue Extraction Analysis
  • Performance Indicator Formulation
  • Training Evaluation
  • Digital Tool Provision
  • Continuous Learning Design

Talent Evaluation System Design

Overview
Designs and supports operation of evaluation systems that support organizational goal achievement and talent development.
Competitiveness
Objective and effective evaluation system reflecting Shikigaku organizational theory.
Customers
  • HR departments
  • Management
  • Evaluation committees
  • Training coordinators
  • Employees
  • Auditors
  • Organizational reform promoters
  • Department heads
  • Strategic planning departments
Products
  • Evaluation Criteria Design
  • Competency Evaluation System Construction
  • Behavior Indicator Formulation
  • Feedback Systems
  • Goal Management System Introduction
  • 360-Degree Evaluation Support
  • Evaluation Operation Manuals
  • Evaluator Training
  • Evaluation Result Analysis
  • Compensation System Design Linkage
  • Continuous Improvement Support
  • Digital Tool Integration
  • Evaluation Data Management
  • HR Evaluation System Development

Organizational Transformation Support Consulting

Overview
Provides comprehensive support services to lead organizational transformation projects to success.
Competitiveness
Practical approach based on Shikigaku theory and abundant implementation track record.
Customers
  • Executive management
  • HR departments
  • Business division heads
  • Transformation project teams
  • Startups
  • Mid-sized companies
  • Large companies
  • Public institutions
  • Non-profits
Products
  • Organizational Diagnosis
  • Project Management
  • Change Communication Support
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Mentor Development
  • Action Plan Formulation
  • Change Training
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Continuous Improvement Support

Executive Level Development Program

Overview
Enhances management and executive capabilities to support sustainable organizational growth.
Competitiveness
Systematic and practical executive development program based on Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • Executives
  • Directors
  • Executive officers
  • Department heads
  • Next-generation leaders
  • HR executives
  • Strategic planning
  • External management consultants
  • Auditors
Products
  • Leadership Strengthening
  • Strategic Decision-Making Support
  • Governance Training
  • Management Philosophy Courses
  • Mentoring Sessions
  • Organizational Culture Cultivation
  • Risk Management Training
  • Communication Skills Improvement
  • Change Leader Development

Organizational Culture Building Support

Overview
Provides support services to form strong organizational culture contributing to performance improvement.
Competitiveness
Programs to promote behavior change rooted in Shikigaku theory.
Customers
  • HR departments
  • Management
  • Project leaders
  • Organizational transformation staff
  • Employees
  • Training coordinators
  • Organizational development consultants
Products
  • Values Formulation Workshop
  • Behavior Guidelines Creation Support
  • Employee Engagement Surveys
  • Communication Promotion Measures
  • Culture Penetration Programs
  • Leadership Behavior Strengthening
  • Reward System Design Support
  • Change Promotion Activity Support
  • Regular Evaluation and Feedback

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • High expertise from proprietary Shikigaku theory
  • Strong instructional capabilities for client executives
  • Diversity and high quality of training programs
  • Convenient access with headquarters in Tokyo
  • Reliability from Tokyo Stock Exchange listing
  • Rapid digitalization response capability
  • Proven track record across broad customer industries
  • Robust training and educational content
  • Comprehensive customer follow-up system
  • Abundant customized services
  • Proven implementation cases of Shikigaku theory
  • Consulting strength by specialized personnel
  • Recognition in the domestic market
  • Possession of online learning platform
  • Initiatives toward sustainable organization formation

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiated organizational support services utilizing proprietary theory "Shikigaku"
  • Specialized instructional system focused on solving executive-level issues
  • Consistent service deployment from training to consulting
  • Provision of hybrid online and in-person education programs
  • Trust and transparency as a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company
  • High market recognition and corporate evaluation from Nikkei data
  • Flexible service design adaptable to diverse industries
  • Efficient operational support through introduction of latest digital tools
  • High-quality customized services responsive to customer needs
  • Enriched training content based on expertise and practice
  • High reliability backed by abundant implementation track record
  • Information disclosure on multiple platforms including TSE and Yahoo! Finance
  • Service deployment and collaboration across multifaceted industry hierarchies
  • Ability to quantify and improve results through training effectiveness measurement services
  • Strength in organizational transformation and talent development with ongoing support

Threats

  • Intensifying competition with peers leading to price and service rivalry
  • Risk of delays in technological response to rapid digitalization
  • Potential market share erosion by new entrants
  • Risk of order reduction due to fluctuations in client company economic conditions
  • Pressure to cut corporate training and consulting costs during economic downturns
  • Emergence of changes in organizational theory or new management methods
  • Challenges in responding to diversifying customer demands accompanying online training shift
  • Changes in business environment due to legal regulations and labor policy shifts
  • Talent acquisition competition leading to shortage of excellent consultants
  • Decline in corporate trust due to information leaks or confidentiality risks
  • Impact on brand image from fluctuations in social trust
  • Destabilization of order structure accompanying client company organizational changes

Innovations

2021: Expansion of Online Training Platform

Overview
Enriched e-learning content to expand customer base in remote areas.
Impact
Achieved 40% increase in participants and revenue diversification.

2022: Development of AI-Powered Organizational Diagnostic Tool

Overview
Released new tool using machine learning technology for objective analysis of organizational issues.
Impact
Improved consulting efficiency by 30% and increased customer satisfaction.

2023: Enhancement of Customized Training Programs

Overview
Expanded individually designed training tailored to customer needs for differentiation.
Impact
Large contracts increased 20% year-over-year.

2020: Launch of Shikigaku DX Business

Overview
Started organizational and talent management support services utilizing digital technology.
Impact
Achieved ¥1 billion in sales as a new business.

2024: Start of Monthly Webinars

Overview
Regularly holds online courses on latest organizational theory and management techniques.
Impact
High repeat participation rate contributing to new customer acquisition.

2023: Introduction of Training Effectiveness Measurement System

Overview
Introduced evaluation system to visualize post-training behavior changes and results.
Impact
Contributed to improved training outcomes and significant increase in customer satisfaction.

2021: Development of New Leadership Development Program

Overview
Newly designed and launched leadership program for next-generation executives.
Impact
Improved executive development effects leading to higher repeat rate.

2022: Digitalization of Training Materials Completed

Overview
Digitalized all training materials to improve online access convenience.
Impact
Enhanced participant convenience contributing to scale expansion.

2024: Renewal of Organizational Transformation Consulting Tools

Overview
Completely upgraded and launched transformation support tools reflecting Shikigaku theory.
Impact
Contributed to 10% increase in consulting cases.

2023: Initiation of Research on Sustainable Organizational Formation

Overview
Launched research project for environmentally and socially considerate organizational construction.
Impact
Established foundation for medium- to long-term sustainability strategy.

Sustainability

  • Implementation of organizational diversity promotion programs
  • Promotion of transition to environmentally considerate offices
  • CO2 reduction through remote work promotion
  • Support for forming corporate culture fulfilling social responsibilities
  • Improvement of work environment and employee satisfaction
  • Strengthening ties with local communities
  • Resource savings through digital tool usage
  • Employee health and safety assurance programs
  • Deployment of work-style reform support services
  • Awareness activities toward sustainable organizational formation
  • Strengthening of corporate governance
  • Provision of training to local communities