Leadership by Design: A Breakfast Roundtable with Daniel Hewett
How do you stimulate world-class innovation in environments where ambiguity, hierarchy and adherence to tradition challenge experimentation and progress?
That’s the question global design strategist Daniel Hewett will explore at an exclusive breakfast roundtable at the Tokyo American Club. Set to take place on May 23, this private, two-hour session offers a rare opportunity for executives to dive into the kind of leadership that sparks meaningful change, even in the most complex and conservative organizational cultures.
Daniel Hewett is a globally recognized design strategist and co-founder of the Rhode Island School of Design’s Center for Complexity. His approach draws on studio-based methods shaped through his design and innovation leadership at RISD and MIT. He invites participants to slow down, widen the lens and reframe challenges in unexpected ways—an essential approach for executives navigating Japan’s uniquely complex business culture.
More than just a networking event, this private session offers a fresh perspective on leadership through the lens of systems thinking and design. With a track record advising Fortune 500 companies, global brands such as Nike and branches of the U.S. military. Hewett brings a distinct approach: helping leaders “see the real problem” before jumping to solutions.
Event Details
Join a select group of senior leaders for a guided two-hour breakfast conversation that goes beyond theory. Hewett will explore how to lead transformation in business environments where ambiguity, hierarchy and adherence to tradition might slow progress.
Date: Friday, May 23
Time: 8:30–10:00am
Location: Tokyo American Club
Capacity: Limited to ensure deep dialogue
Why Attend?
This is not your typical leadership talk. Through stories and exercises grounded in design thinking and practical systems insight, you’ll walk away with actionable tools to reframe your challenges and your role as a leader.
How to Register
Spaces are limited for this private event. To reserve your seat and join a community of like-minded executives, RSVP here.