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Many people in Japan respond negatively to the term "work-life balance." That's hardly surprising in a country where only half of full-time employees take their annual paid vacation time. Regardless of how it is viewed - WLB is important - now, more than ever. And now we have an opportunity to create it, as we take a step back, reflect, and reset our priorities, with the realization the our "plans" can change in an instant. Creating work-life balance is an ongoing challenge and can only be achieved through individual commitment. It is our responsibility to strive to create the lives we want to lead. This workshop will get you started now (don't put it off!) making lasting changes for a fulfilling life - which includes work. What you will learn: - How to manage time, energy and expectations - How to develop useful habits and routines - How to prioritize, compartmentalize, and plan - How to support maternity and paternity leave and flex time options - Tips and behaviors that help you create the life you want now About the Facilitator: Karen Hill Anton is well known as the writer of the column "Crossing Cultures" (The Japan Times) a chronicle of her life raising a family in rural Shizuoka prefecture (her home since 1975). Adapting her no-nonsense approach of cross-cultural living to the corporate world, she has worked with global organizations to improve the work environment. As a consultant (Citigroup, HSBC, Shinsei Bank, BNP Paribas, AIG, Deutsche Bank), she focuses on diversity and inclusion, harassment prevention, interpersonal communication skills, time management, and work-life balance. Karen has coached senior executives helping them create sustainable work lives and more satisfying personal lives. Each ACCJ Workshop will be a stand-alone, three-hour experiential workshop, led by a well-trained facilitator. The series will be held at International House in Roppongi with a participation fee of 5,300 yen for ACCJ members. Light refreshments will be served. To maximize participation and learning, attendance will be limited. As the workshops tend to fill-up quickly, participants will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Detailed descriptions of the workshops are available via the link below. Tish Robinson, Chair Ginger Griggs, Vice Chair Human Resource Management Committee ACCJ Workshop Coordinators TO REGISTER: Visit and log in with your member ID and password. If you have any questions, please contact Misaki Kondo at 03-3433-8543, or < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >. Or fax to: ACCJ Office: 03-3433-8454 (MK) Working to Balance Life, Living to Balance Work (5/26) (MK) Member: __________________________________________ ID: ________________ Firm: _______________________ Phone: _____________ Fax: _______________ Guests: _______________________________________________________________ ___ Sorry, I must cancel. NOTE: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. All guests must be accompanied by an ACCJ member. Sorry, no substitutions or walk-ins. ACCJ Phone: 03-3433-5381 Fax: 03-3433-8454 Web: