Ko Ito
Freelance Trainer, Translator and Course Developer
Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning
Ko’s experience spans over 15 years, and he has provided various online and offline trainings in Project Management, Business Analysis, Leadership, and Agile, after working with several American IT companies including DEC, HP, and Intel.
Ko also has courses in several schools including the National Institute of Technology, Keio University, and Ishikawa IT Center Business School. Additionally, he has worked as a trainer at Botswana Public Service College in Africa.
Ko earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and MBA from Waseda University in Tokyo. He finished his Doctoral Program at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Innovation Management. He is the first Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) in Japan.
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Authored Articles
Fallacies in Project Selection
By Ko Ito
To avoid fallacies, you need a clear understanding of the current situation and be aware of ambiguity.
Dialectic for Innovation
By Ko Ito
Conflict can divide teams, drain members, and reduce productivity. On the other hand, since different positions naturally lead to different perceptions, dealing with conflicts constructively can increase awareness, broaden perspective, enhance team cohesion, and foster innovation. Is conflict good or evil?
Narrative Approach for Project Management Training
By Ko Ito
The effectiveness of experiential learning through Project Based Learning (PBL) by acquiring techniques and skills has been proven in many trainings.
Geocaching for Project Managers
By Ko Ito
Tired of the same old project management routine? Feeling like your skills could use a hidden boost? Look no further than the real-world thrill of geocaching!
4 Big Agile Don’ts Learned from TPS
By Ko Ito
While Agile methods can trace significant influences back to Lean Manufacturing, which was inspired by the Toyota Production System (TPS), Taiichi Ohno, the father of TPS, says, “Don’t be agile,” in his book, “Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production”.
