This advisory follows a simple, decision-focused process.
The purpose is not to prolong engagement, but to help you reach
a clear and confident judgment about entering the Japanese market.
Initial conversation and scope confirmation
The process begins with an initial conversation.
In this discussion, we focus on:
- What decision you are trying to make
- Why Japan is being considered
- What assumptions currently exist
- What is uncertain or unclear
This stage is about clarifying the decision scope,
not reviewing detailed execution plans.
If the advisory is not a good fit, that will be made clear early.
Advisory phases and boundaries
Once the scope is confirmed, the advisory moves into focused analysis and discussion.
Typical advisory activities may include:
- Reviewing your current thinking and proposed approach
- Identifying risks specific to the Japanese market
- Highlighting blind spots commonly overlooked
- Challenging assumptions and reframing options
The advisory remains strictly non-executive.
No implementation, vendor selection, or operational work is performed.
The objective is to support better decisions, not to produce deliverables.
Communication style and engagement model
All communication is direct and personal.
- You work directly with the advisor
- There are no handoffs to teams or junior staff
- Discussions are structured but flexible
Engagements are intentionally kept lean.
The goal is clarity, not prolonged involvement.
When a clear decision has been reached,
the advisory naturally concludes.
Decision point — not ongoing dependency
This advisory is designed to end with a decision.
That decision may be:
- To proceed with Japan entry
- To postpone entry
- Or to decide not to enter Japan at this time
Any of these outcomes is valid.
The value lies in reaching a conclusion before significant resources are committed.