About Culture Fujifilm’s Corporate Culture

Identifying the essence of a problem

• Clearly identify a problem from the viewpoint of See-Think in the See-Think-Plan-Do (STPD) cycle^* rather than Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).

• Using STPD to identify the essence of a problem shortens the path to problem-solving by eliminating discussions that circle back.

• Adopt a “seeing is believing” mindset, separating facts from suppositions.

• Repeating “Why?” will allow you to see the real “What-How.”

• Adopt the other person’s perspective to clarify what the real issue is.

* The STPD cycle is the Fujifilm Group’s distinctive management cycle, with work organized according to the See-Think-Plan-Do cycle

Taking ownership

• Age is not a factor, and you will be put in charge of important projects, so you will need to think and act independently.

• Personal growth will come from identifying problems yourself and seeing tasks through to the end.

• It’s perfectly acceptable to speak up and make suggestions when you feel that’s necessary.

• Few projects can be completed solely within your own division. It’s up to you to involve other divisions and set up a group of varied members that you will lead.

• Everyone feels differently and may have a different take.
  Being proactive about communicating and sharing goals will speed up the work.

Taking on a challenge without fearing change

• Don’t limit yourself.
  Seeing a task through to the end can make you aware of personal growth and help you set even higher future goals.

• The mindset is that “young employees are bound to make mistakes; it’s up to their managers to back them up.” That kind of environment makes it possible to take up challenges.

• Society changes. To deal with that reality, don’t be afraid to let go of old ways to approach problems.

• Look back over the experience gained through your work and use the insights and learning acquired as a driver to help you tackle new issues head-on.

• Tackling and getting through something difficult is an opportunity to acquire a skill and solve problems.

Gives you the capacity to branch out into new areas

• Many divisions collaborate to develop, produce and sell products.
  For work to go smoothly, it’s important for everyone involved to understand other divisions’ technologies and work styles.

• Since experts in different fields are readily available, you can learn about areas adjacent to your own field of specialization.

• Always try to reach outside your comfort zone and tackle slightly more difficult problems.

• Fujifilm is involved in many different business fields and offers work opportunities you might not even have imagined.

• Much of the work involves dealing with adjacent areas. Employees are expected to get involved in tasks to which no specific person is assigned.

• Personnel rotations offer opportunities beyond a specific business or type of occupation.

Open, fair and clear

• Regardless of role or age, everyone is free to express their own ideas. Having constructive discussions for reaching goals is part of Fujifilm’s culture.

• Working together with related divisions is essential. Understanding each other’s role and position leads to smooth communication.

• Young employees have a voice.
  What is being said is more important than who is saying it.

• Everyone can exchange information across divisional boundaries and ask colleagues for advice.

• When communicating, remember that respect for the other party is expected as a matter of course.
  Although vested interests may clash from time to time, communication often leads to healthy discussions.

Great importance is placed on personal connections

• Being able to speak frankly, you will be able to get more support than expected on your second and subsequent meetings.
  That kind of experience transforms into performance multiplied, not simply added to.

• There are many activities outside of work encouraging you to build connections in every direction.
  Being exposed to different values and work styles can also contribute to your personal growth.

• Connecting with other people can lead to unexpected encounters and new insights and expand your potential.

• Helping each other is part of Fujifilm’s culture. If you’re stuck, someone will likely offer you advice like “Why don’t you ask so-and-so, who’s familiar with the issue you’re having trouble with?”