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Leading Across Borders with Tomoko King: Turning Cultural Differences into Strategic Advantage

Tomoko King is a Japan–Canada business advisor who helps organizations navigate the real challenges that come with cross-border partnerships. Things like misaligned expectations, different decision-making styles, and communication gaps that can quietly slow down progress or strain relationships.

Tomoko brings a unique lens to her work. She was born in Canada, raised in Japan, and spent over 15 years working with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, where she built a foundation in operational excellence and strategy execution. Since then, she’s worked across sectors, including healthcare…

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