{"id":253490,"date":"2025-11-24T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/?p=253490"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T08:28:10","slug":"japan-meets-berlin-brandenburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/en\/2025\/11\/24\/japan-meets-berlin-brandenburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interview-japan-meets-berlin-brandenburg-wie-der-djw-brucken-zwischen-wirtschaft-und-kultur-schlagt\"><strong>Interview: Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg \u2013 How the DJW builds bridges between business and culture<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n<p><em>A conversation with Anne Pomsel (Managing Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.djw.de\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deutsch-Japanischer W<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.djw.de\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.djw.de\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rtschaftskreis DJW<\/a>), Marko Gretzschel (CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archesconsulting.com\/de\/\">A<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archesconsulting.com\/de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">r<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archesconsulting.com\/de\/\">ches Consulting<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/en\/about-us\/our-team\/daniel-norpoth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Daniel Norpoth <\/a>(Partner HAGER Executive Consulting).<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-11-Beitragsbild-Interview-DJW_Arches_Consulting_v001-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"djw\" class=\"wp-image-253471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-11-Beitragsbild-Interview-DJW_Arches_Consulting_v001-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-11-Beitragsbild-Interview-DJW_Arches_Consulting_v001-980x512.jpg 980w, https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-11-Beitragsbild-Interview-DJW_Arches_Consulting_v001-480x251.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Japan and Germany share a long-standing economic partnership based on mutual trust, technological progress, and the pursuit of quality. In times of global upheaval and growing economic interdependence, this connection is taking on new significance: today, cooperation arises where mutual understanding and cultural openness meet. <\/p>\n\n<p>This is where the German-Japanese Business Association (DJW) comes in. For almost 40 years, the association has been bringing together companies, institutions, and experts from both countries to promote exchange, innovation, and mutual learning.<br\/>With its \u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d (JmBB) network, the DJW has specifically brought this bridge-building work to the capital region\u2014where politics, business, and culture meet. <\/p>\n\n<p>In conversation with Anne Pomsel, Managing Director of the DJW, and Marko Gretzschel, founder of Arches Consulting and active DJW member, Daniel Norpoth from HAGER Executive Consulting talks about the creation of the network, the importance of intercultural competence, and why sustainable economic relationships always begin with people.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vom-impuls-zur-initiative\">From impulse to initiative<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> At a time when international partnerships are increasingly influenced by geopolitical and economic changes, personal networks are becoming more important. Looking at the growing number of Japanese companies in Berlin and Brandenburg, it seems almost natural that they are well connected here. But such structures do not arise on their own. Ms. Pomsel, Mr. Gretzschel \u2013 how did the idea to found <em>\u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d<\/em> come about?   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel:<\/strong> Actually, it was a very conscious decision. About two and a half years ago, we met with various members\u2014including the Japanese foreign trade organization JETRO\u2014and realized that there are many exciting formats, but no platform that specifically promotes German-Japanese exchange at the economic level in the capital region. The DJW is active nationwide, but Berlin and Brandenburg have hardly been visible so far. We wanted to change that\u2014and the response was immediate.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel:<\/strong> For me, that was a key moment. I had founded Arches Consulting to strategically shape intercultural cooperation between Germany, Japan, and Europe and to support companies in international projects. It was clear to me that Berlin needed exactly this kind of network. This is where innovation, politics, and entrepreneurship come together\u2014and that fits perfectly with the spirit of the DJW.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mehr-als-ein-netzwerk\">More than a network<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth: <\/strong>You can sense that the DJW is much more than just an association. It acts as a catalyst for cooperation. What specific goals are you pursuing with <em>\u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d<\/em>?  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel:<\/strong> Our goal is to connect people\u2014beyond formal occasions. We want Japanese companies in Berlin to become more visible, while at the same time raising awareness of Japan among German partners. The network creates spaces where genuine encounters can take place.  <\/p>\n\n<p>A good example was our collaboration with the Koelnmesse team preparing the German pavilion for the Expo in Osaka. Many employees had no previous experience of Japan. Together with members such as Mr. Gretzschel, we developed an intercultural training program\u2014six hours of intensive exchange, full of curiosity and moments of revelation. That was partnership in action.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel: <\/strong>This experience has shown that when people engage in conversation with one another, understanding develops\u2014and that leads to quality. This applies equally to projects, teams, and entire organizations. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> That&#8217;s exactly what we&#8217;ve observed at HAGER in international search and consulting projects. Success abroad rarely depends solely on market knowledge\u2014it also depends on whether you can connect culturally. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uber-wirkung-und-beziehungen\">About impact and relationships<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> Building a network takes time and patience\u2014and, above all, the right kind of cooperation. How did this process go? <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel:<\/strong> At first, it was really a matter of persuasion. Many companies were interested, but didn&#8217;t know what to expect. We started small\u2014with personal exchanges, open discussions, and meetings. Today, \u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d is well established. The Japanese embassy, economic institutions, and companies are actively involved.    <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel:<\/strong> Networking is working with people. You can create structures, but impact only comes when relationships are formed. This was particularly crucial in Berlin, where the economy is incredibly diverse. Now, after two years, you can see that the network is self-sustaining.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> And that&#8217;s precisely the trick \u2013 turning initiatives into sustainable structures. I think what you&#8217;ve built up here is a good example of how contacts can develop into trust and ultimately cooperation. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-botschaft-austausch-haltung\">Message, exchange, attitude<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth: <\/strong>Ms Pomsel, the DJW works closely with the Japanese Embassy. How does this connection influence your work? <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel:<\/strong> This partnership is crucial. The embassy was open to our initiative from the very beginning. Today, we are regularly involved in matters relating to economic and cultural issues. This demonstrates the growing appreciation for our work. When the DJW logo is displayed at an event, it stands for reliability and quality \u2013 and that is both an obligation and an incentive for us.    <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth: <\/strong>Such collaborations demonstrate how important mutual understanding and equality are. They create the basis on which genuine partnerships can develop \u2013 you can sense that in your work. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wirkung-ergebnisse-zukunft\">Impact, results, future<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> Mr Gretzschel, you have been involved from the very beginning. Looking back, what has impressed you the most? <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel:<\/strong> The speed at which things have moved. Even after the first few meetings, there was a real momentum \u2013 people started talking, ideas became concrete. Today, there are collaborations between start-ups and established companies, scientific projects, new members. The network has developed a dynamic that I would never have expected.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel: <\/strong>And the best thing is that it has grown organically. We are not just a business club, but a community based on mutual appreciation. That is precisely what makes the difference.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth: <\/strong>That&#8217;s exciting \u2013 because it shows that networks work when they create context as well as contacts.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kultur-als-schlussel\">Culture as the key<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> When talking about Japan and Germany, the focus is often on technology, innovation and exports. But the real key lies in culture \u2013 in how people work together, communicate and make decisions. We also see this at HAGER in international consulting projects: it is not specialist knowledge that determines success, but whether cooperation is based on a common understanding.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel: <\/strong>Absolutely. Economic cooperation thrives on mutual understanding. Those who understand other cultures can communicate better, avoid misunderstandings and build stable relationships.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel: <\/strong>In Japan, values such as respect and modesty play a major role. In Germany, clarity and efficiency are valued. When you combine the two, something new emerges. This is not a contradiction \u2013 it is a potential.   <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth: <\/strong>We have observed this as well: international cooperation is successful when cultural and personal compatibility are taken seriously. Professional expertise is important, but ultimately it comes down to whether people can build bridges \u2013 between mentalities, working styles and expectations. This is the only way to achieve lasting success \u2013 both in business and in partnerships.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ausblick\">Outlook<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> Looking ahead, where do you see \u2018<em>Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg<\/em>\u2019 heading?<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Anne Pomsel: <\/strong>We would like to focus even more strongly on topics such as sustainability, digitalisation and new forms of work. Both countries have enormous expertise in these areas \u2013 and it is fascinating to see how different their approaches are. There is a lot to learn from this.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Marko Gretzschel:<\/strong> I also see that the younger generation enriches the network. They think more internationally and flexibly \u2013 and that is exactly what we need to remain fit for the future. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Daniel Norpoth:<\/strong> It is inspiring to see how an idea has developed into a vibrant ecosystem. I believe that what you have built here is a powerful example of how networks can connect business and culture. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fazit\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg network shows what active cooperation can look like: open, respectful and forward-looking.<br\/>It exemplifies the spirit of the German-Japanese Business Circle \u2013 building bridges where others see boundaries.<\/p>\n\n<p>Anne Pomsel and Marko Gretzschel give this connection a face.<br\/>And as Daniel Norpoth from HAGER puts it: <em>\u2018Success arises where people engage in conversation with each other \u2013 not because they have to, but because they want to. Perhaps this is precisely where the future of international business lies: in partnerships based on understanding and a shared attitude.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p>This conversation is part of a multi-part interview series that will focus on the practical dimensions of German-Japanese cooperation, including topics such as skills shortages, recruitment, intercultural communication and how companies in both countries can learn from each other.<\/p>\n\n<p>This makes it clear that economic success always needs a cultural bridge \u2013 and how networks such as the DJW make this possible, as will be demonstrated at the next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.djw.de\/de\/veranstaltungen\/djw-veranstaltungen\/japan-meets-berlin-brandenburg-202511\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">\u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d event on 26 November.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c890d92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c890d92 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201cJapan meets Berlin-Brandenburg\u201d network demonstrates how active exchange between Germany and Japan functions. In conversation, Anne Pomsel, Marko Gretzschel, and Daniel Norpoth explain how the DJW promotes economic cooperation, cultural understanding, and sustainable relationships. A look behind the scenes of a network that builds bridges where others see boundaries.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":253472,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[354,475,341,364],"tags":[623,622,358,621],"class_list":["post-253490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-consultants-en","category-daniel-norpoth-en","category-hager-news-en","category-press","tag-business-community","tag-djw","tag-executive-search-en","tag-japan"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg: How the DJW builds bridges<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Japan meets Berlin-Brandenburg: 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