Friday 11/19: GoodPeople & Windmill Networking Groups Joint Event

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LinkedIn Groups GoodPeople Japan & Windmill Networking are holding a Joint Event…

What: An Izakaya Club Networking Dinner
Where: Ebisu
When: Friday November 19th

Proposed by GPJ member Daniele Cereghino, also a member of Neal Schaffer’s ‘Windmill Networking / Izakaya Club’, here’s a joint event you’ll want to RSVP early, to ensure a spot.

From Daniele:

“GoodPeople is known for the high quality and the focus of its meetings: unlike huge events for collecting cards, I personally appreciate the real strong spirit and commitment of all the members for helping each other.

Some of GoodPeople members already know Neal Schaffer, not only as an expert if not evangelist of LinkedIn, Social Media networking & Social Media marketing, but also as a very good person: he is the founder of Windmill Networking and the Linkedin Group of the same name, where members follow the same philosophy (some of us share both memberships). Based in US these days, Neal visits Japan often, having lived & worked here for many years.

There will be a meeting in Ebisu Garden Place, Nov. 19th, in an Italian Restaurant MERCATO DELLA PASTA (in Yebisu Garden Place, Ebisu) that will reserve a space for us, offering a set of Italian food and drink with a nomihodai formula: Good food, good drink, good topic and GoodPeople !

Please find all the LinkedIn Event (RSVP most appreciated) and details here:
http://events.linkedin.com/Windmill-Networking-Tokyo-Izakaya-Club/pub/474162

Neal, Jason and I are sure it will be a success, especially for people who want to learn more about how to get the most from social networks, leveraging on Neal’s experience and advices.” ~ Daniele

GoodPeople Japan 2010 Bonenkai (Sat 12/18) & Shinnenkai (TBC FEB)

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BONENKAI: Saturday December 18th A long, standing Lunch or Dinner (now confirmed)

I’m working on a Bonenkai and am thinking of Saturday 12/18 (EDIT: This has been confirmed see this post) and I’m leaning towards a ‘drop-in’ format either a long lunch or early to late dinner – what are your thoughts? Please email me or contact through GoodPeople Japan group on LinkedIn! Proposed venue I’ll be checking out is from GoodPeople Japan member Ami Shukla and his famous ‘The True Taste of India’ restaurant Taj Akasaka [pdf map]

UPDATE on how it went: Fantastic! We had a great group of people attend, that started with just one table-full pre-lunch at around 12pm to about 35 at it’s peak pre-dinner at 6pm and 10 people staying or turning up for the nijikai/2nd party around 9pm through to 10.30pm-ish. Perhaps around 60 people throughout the day, many more than who had confirmed. We made over 100 books for BeersForBooks.org even though it wasn’t promoted as a B4B event also. Thanks one and all!

SHINNENKAI: ~~Being Rescheduled to February~~ (exact date yet to be confirmed)

I’ve identified a Shinnenkai location and am having to put the date forward due to the fact I’m heading back to Australia for a couple of weeks. Venue is El Tres ‘Rest Gallery’ (Cafe) in Gotanda (141-002, Higashi Gotanda 2-9-11, 03-6450-3356), in FEBRUARY

The reason I’d like to shoot for a Weekend is to again have more of a drop-in, stay a couple of hours and still have morning/lunch or evening/Dinner free for other plans or family/weekend commitments.

El Tres and the young manager/owner Murasawa-san, allows us to have 50-100 people come throughout the day (prob max. 80ppl at one time) and allows me to book the Venue PLUS Finger Food, for a set price, and ALLOWS BYO for drinks!

He has a Wireless Mic & a Projector so at the least I might give people who want to to do a 2-5min introduction of “who they are, what they do, how you can help them and how they can help you…” Voluntarily, only if you want to.

Please let me know your thoughts through any channel.

El Tres, Gotanda

Viral Fish Market @ Andy’s AMAZING Fish Restaurant!!

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The next GoodPeople evening was proposed and is being coordinated by Mark from TradeLikeTom and is all set for:

THURSDAY 28th OCTOBER and it will double as a Beers for Books event as well!



Viral Fish Market | Where Fish meets Viral Marketing will be hosted at one of Tokyo’s most popular izakayas, called Andy’s by many (Shin-Hinomoto is its official name) which is conveniently located under the train tracks at Yurakucho.

UPDATE: We’ve secured a Set meal course available to everyone who comes for the 7.30pm Dinner Networking & Beers for Books @ 2,500 JPY p.p. (all going to Andy for the food – no cost for the event), A REAL BARGAIN and 100yen from every beer, also the same from cocktails and some other drinks will also go to Beers For Books!

SCHEDULE

From 6.00 – 7:30pm The main topic open for discussion is VIRAL MARKETING which we expect to evolve and lead to other interesting subjects such as;
- social media marketing
- search engine optimization
- community management
- web marketing

With the support of the various organizers we hope to attract a diverse and dynamic audience that can really benefit from each others presence.

From 7:30-10pm its dinnertime at Andy’s and he’ll be donating 100 yen on every drink accompanying your dinner orders towards Beers for Books. Andy’s is hugely popular and reservations are a MUST (see above!)

From 10pm – Close its drinker’s time so drop on by late for a cold one or three and thank Andy for hosting us! No reservations required.

Between 10.00-10.30pm we’ll draw the winning raffle tickets and present the evenings prizes.

For those of you new to Beers for Books, the concept is simple: For every drink you have, 100 yen will be donated to Room to Read and that buys a treasured book for children via Room to Read.


In summary, we think this event really has all the ingredients to be a night to look back and remember – GoodPeople, GoodFish, GoodConversation, GoodBeer GoodCharity & GoodNight!

Don’t miss it!

UPDATE: DOWNLOAD THE VIRAL MARKETING – HANDOUT
(Text URL: http://tradeliketom.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/viral-fish-market-handout.pdf)

For RSVP this event is also posted on the Beers for Books homepage, on Facebook and as an event on LinkedIn for those of you who may wish to extend the invitation to others, or share this URL on Twitter: GoodPeople | Viral Fish Market | Beersforbooks event Thu 10/28 http://ho.io/GPJVFMB4B

GGG is tonight (Fri Aug. 20th)! Gotanda GoodPeople Gyouza night

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GYOUZA



Friday August 20th, from 8pm ~ 10.30pm
(meet there, 5mins from Gotanda Station)

Hakata gyoza 603 gotanda
KANO Building B1F, 1-25-1 Shinagawa Nishigotanda

LinkedIn group thread:
http://is.gd/epXgL
Restaurant links:
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/e290804/
http://www.603gyouza.jp

Around 10-12 people will attend (10 confirmed) around the common theme of “Connecting GoodPeople” in Tokyo…. and enjoying delicious Gyouza!

As yet undecided if we’ll go for a Tabe/Nomihoudai course, I’ve booked initially for Ala Carte. Gurunavi have a special for 3,500 yen p.p., we’ll see if there’s consensus on arrival.

“Hakata’s famous gyoza dumpling specialist…. bite-sized gyoza dumplings are made from Ikisan Pork, raised with care in western Fukuoka.
They’re joined by our Black Pork gyoza, made with Japan’s finest Satsuma Yagoro black pork, for a double attraction.
You won’t believe the great taste of our salt sauce!! Made with specialty ingredients, each one is better than the last!”

“Connecting GoodPeople” Micro-networking events

   (Members & guests only)

GoodPeople Japan micro-events are an environment where people can really get to know each other, be clear on how people can help them, and understand how they can help others.

Why don’t you propose one, and I’ll help you make it happen!

jason[at] goodpeople.jp

Thu 6/17: Nepalese Curry home party (GPJ Social event)

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My good friend Prakash, travel & hospitality industry professional here in Japan, would like to open his home and share his cooking prowess with interested ‘GoodPeople’ for a casual get together over wine and fabulous food in Hiroo.

I can vouch for the food by the way, both Prakash’s traditional Nepalese food, and his wife’s salads and other support dishes!

Given some people on the LinkedIn thread can’t make it we should have PLENTY of room for upto 20 people.

Comments on this event from LinkedIn were good, so although Prakash moved to Hiroshima to open a Bar & Restaurant (Kemby’s), or rather take it over, renovate and re-open, we’ll have to do another like this again soon!

Some of the comments from the LinkedIn post:
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“Just wanted to say it was awesome. Thanks Jason for organizing, and Prakash you are a culinary master.
Invite me over for dinner anytime! :-) Seriously, I had a great time, and glad to meet you all in attendance.” ! ~ P.J.

“Just also wanted to add that people at the Curry party were great! and gave me a very helpful insight to “city people” and something about massage(!). Prakash san, again, thank you for your great food, Jason -san, thank you for starting the event, and looking forward to meeting you all again soon. If anyone has not yet add me on the list, I would love to add you guys!! ” ! ~ S.S.

“Thanks Prakash and Jason, sugokatta desu yo.” ~ P.G.

“A thousand thanks to Prakash and Jason! I thoroughly enjoyed it!! ” ~ T.M.

Leadership Communication: “Storytelling for Influence”

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PCC – Pink Cow Connections – #74

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Doors open: 19:00
Presentation starts 19:30
Location: The Pink Cow http://thepinkcow.com/

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Topic: Leadership Communication – “Storytelling for Influence”,
by Robert Burnside, Empowr Co.


 

 

 
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Leadership is influence — motivating and inspiring others to follow. Your means of doing this is communication. Very simply, influence is the purpose of communication.
Influence is best achieved by following the way in which people are naturally stimulated, that is, through storytelling.

At our June PCC event, Robert Burnside of Empowr Co. will show how how story listening is in our genes, and how to address it by storytelling — how to reach quickly to the unconscious mind of the audience, and move them willingly to where you want them to go.

Robert will show us just what a story is;
where storytelling comes from;
how, why and when storytelling works;
and, then how to find, construct, and deliver powerfully influential stories.

Most of all, Robert will show how to use this storytelling knowledge and skill in a business and leadership context. His clients have used his teachings to acquire & retain clients, build their brand, manage teams, negotiate & resolve conflict, as well as make winning presentations.

Robert’s presentation will be as interactive as possible, so bring along your own case of specific influence challenge and we may be able to work together to find a story to successfully overcome it – This is the usual outcome of Robert’s corporate training and coaching programs. (Please arrive early to be sure Robert has time to examine your case)

Robert Burnside is an executive coach and trainer in leadership communication. He uses storytelling every day in his work, as well as teaching others how to do it. Most of Robert’s clients are major financial companies such as Morgan Stanley, Nikko Citigroup, and American Express Bank. He has also coached both Japanese and Western executives up to CEO level at major companies including the president of Toyoto, Senior EVP of NTT DoCoMo, the CEO of Bosch Japan, and many more. Robert also teaches a business communication program at the International University of Japan (IUJ) MBA program.

Please see Robert’s website at http://www.empowr.com/

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Entry: ¥2,000 includes light food. Doors open at 7:00pm. Program starts at 7:30pm with open networking after.

RSVP is requested, but not required, of all guests and members so the Pink Cow can plan for food and seating.

For RSVP or questions please contact:
Anthony or Traci
You may also RSVP via Meet Up at http://www.meetup.com/pinkcowconnections/

For live webcasts and archives of past events, please go to our UStream link at http://www.ustream.tv/thepinkcow

Follow us on Twitter: @pcconnections

====== SPONSORS ======

The Pink Cow – cool place, yummy food!
http://www.thepinkcow.com/

Hill and Knowlton Japan – PR / Communications consultancy (Member of the WPP Group) http://www.hillandknowlton.co.jp/

CVP http://hq.andrewshuttleworth.com/

=====Supported by POKEN =====

This is a “Poken Friendly” event, so bring your Poken or get one from the Pink Cow.

**Special “Poken” Drink Discounts from 5-7PM for anyone with a Poken!**

Poken is your ‘social business card.’ It’s the easy way to share your
contact details and online social networks in the real world.
Meet. Connect. Stay in touch! http://poken.jp/

Tokyo’s biggest ever business networking event

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Business In Japan Night

“How do you bring the openness and low barrier to entry of the Internet to real life networking? How do you create an event where people can come and make it what they want? How does all of this make for a good time? Business in Japan, in conjunction with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Building Management Co., Ltd., and EGG JAPAN will show you with Business in Japan Night!”
from www.bij.ne.jp website

B_I_J
Business In Japan Night At The Shin-Marunouchi Building

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010 from 8pm
There is no entrance fee to attend

  • 1000+ people are expected (based on turnouts of 250 then 750 the previous events)
  • We have secured the entire 7th Floor and every venue on the floor will be ready, and will offer a selection of 500 yen drinks
  • There are special meetup areas – print out PDF here: SMB 7F Floor Plan
    YOU can create your own meet ups – start asking people NOW!

So here’s where you’ll find all the information:
http://www.businessinjapan.jp/night
http://www.bij.ne.jp

Poken’s event page

JExpert’s event page

Note the important points about the competition:
- you’ll need to buy a raffle ticket (1,000yen)
- It’s a combined Poken & JExpert sponsored event. They’re sponsoring for a reason; they would like you to try out their services and you’ll need to join (free), as part of the competition
- therefore, the iPad will not be drawn on the night (Check rules and conditions of the iPad give-away on JExpert.jp)
- you’ll get a free BIJ, JExpert & Poken, sponsored Poken (valued @2,480yen) as part of the draw!
- You need to ‘Poken’ with the cardboard photo of the iPad to complete the 1st part of your entry, the ‘at the event’ part
- to ‘Poken’ means to touch two devices together for electronic data exchange (you set up your profile, sharing only what social networks and contact info you want to, later). See more here.
- just as an aside, I’ve heard JExpert will be offering more iPad’s to JExpert.jp members in the coming months (upto 4 more maybe!?), for promoting the JExpert service, a bilingual project marketplace and online workplace for clients to connect with qualified experts to get projects done, and service providing ‘Experts’ to get work and earn money from delivering their services.

Check inside the BIJ group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=54168

RSVP on LinkedIn:
http://events.linkedin.com/Business-Japan-Night-Shin-Marunouchi/pub/231189

PS. Chance to win an iPad, 32GB, Wireless model by buying a raffle ticket on the night!
Get a free, JExpert & BIJ sponsored Poken at the same time!!

Please note: The Hirameki dinner needed to be rescheduled

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

JExpert.jp

GoodPeople Japan Shinnenkai (Friday, Feb. 19th 2010)

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Happy New Year! Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! Kotoshimo Yoroshiku Onegai Shimasu!




















OK, we’re all set for the GoodPeople Japan 2010 Shinnenkai. A little late perhaps in February, but I am hoping this gives you time for your schedules to quieten down so that you can come out to one of our larger events that will be great fun and where we are always “Connecting GoodPeople”!

A bit of an Aussie theme to this party, given I’m Australian and so is the Chef at 148 Hiroo, Marcus Yip.

WHAT: GoodPeople, GoodBBQ Dinner Party!
Dips with pita bread or toasted baguette
Marcus’s Oriental Salad
Aussie BBQ (chicken and steak and sausages)
Aussie beer and wine, red and white, nomihodai for two hours
WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010
TIME: 7.30pm, for an 8pm first service
Meet at 7.00pm, Ebisu JR station, East Exit gates, base of stairs to Atre (inside – not outside the Small  Starbucks!) OR at 148 Hiroo at 7.30pm-8pm
WHERE: 148 Hiroo
1-4-10 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku (on Meiji Dori), Tokyo 150-0012
Tel. 03-3440-1482
How much?: 4,500 yen per person

Other Details:
Restaurant URL: http://www.lovestocook.net
Restaurant Map: http://www.lovestocook.net/map.html

Restaurant details (Ebisu.biz):  http://www.ebisu.biz/S34333.html (Japanese)

Here’s a quick & easy map:































The Eventbrite system I am trying again has more options for maps and info. (Widget on the right hand side of the site)