Link and Motivation Launches Leadership Training for Nagano-machi to Achieve Comprehensive Town Plan

Link and Motivation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Yo-o Ozasa; Securities Code: 2170; hereinafter “the company”), which has supported organizational transformation for 25 municipalities and government agencies, has launched and conducted the first session of a supervisor-selection leadership training program as part of its organizational reform support for Nagano-machi, Gunma Prefecture.

Background of Implementation

To make municipal comprehensive plans truly effective, it is essential not only to formulate plans but also to build an organization where each employee can connect daily work with the town’s future and act proactively.

Since 2024, Nagano-machi has utilized engagement surveys to quantitatively understand its organizational state and has been working on continuous organizational improvement. The surveys revealed that while employees are sincerely committed to their work, their focus remains primarily on daily tasks, leaving insufficient time to reflect on the town’s future or the ideal organizational structure.

In response to these challenges, the company has supported Nagano-machi in formulating an organizational strategy to strengthen organizational and human resource capabilities toward achieving its comprehensive plan. This supervisor-selection leadership training is one of the concrete initiatives executed based on that strategy.

About the Supervisor-Selection Leadership Training

This training is not merely a one-off workshop but a continuous program designed to increase proactive actions toward the comprehensive plan and foster autonomous leadership among supervisors who serve as the core of organizational operations.

First, through kickoff programs and 360-degree surveys, the program identifies expectations from colleagues within the organization toward the supervisory layer. Then, instructors provide coaching-style support, walking alongside participants to deepen their learning and enabling each individual to exercise leadership by working backward from their “ideal state.”

Additionally, the program clearly defines the roles and expectations of supervisors, helping participants concretely understand their responsibilities. Furthermore, by utilizing a follow-up system after training—managing progress, establishing support mechanisms, and making necessary course corrections—the program emphasizes practical application and sustained behavioral change in the workplace, going beyond mere knowledge acquisition.

The first session was held in person, with five supervisors participating. Participants shared feedback such as, “I was able to verbalize things I’ve been aware of in daily work, leading to new insights.”

The program will continue with one to two sessions per month. Over the course of six sessions, it will support supervisors in practicing and reflecting on their roles, aiming to solidify role fulfillment and behavioral transformation.

Looking Ahead

It is crucial not only to visualize organizational conditions through engagement surveys but also to formulate organizational strategies by working backward from the desired future state and translate them into practical, context-specific initiatives. Moreover, after implementing these initiatives, continuous practice and reflection in the field are necessary to drive organizational change.

To date, the company has supported organizational transformation for 25 municipalities and government agencies. Starting with visualization through engagement surveys, it has accompanied each organization’s transformation journey—from strategy formulation and talent development to culture building and recruitment/system design—tailored to their specific challenges.

※ For details on support services and municipal case studies, visit:

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Moving forward, the company will continue to comprehensively support municipal organizational development—including Nagano-machi—by leveraging its proven track record in the public sector and its expertise in organizational transformation across both public and private enterprises.

Overview of Link and Motivation

Chairman and CEO: Yo-o Ozasa

Capital: ¥13.8061 billion

Securities Code: 2170 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime)

Headquarters: Kabukiza Tower 15F, 4-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Founded: April 2000

Business Divisions

Organizational Development Division (Consulting & Cloud Services, IR Support)

Personal Development Division (Career School, Tutoring Services)

Matching Division (ALT Placement, Recruitment Services)

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