{"id":14867,"date":"2018-03-27T07:44:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T07:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alj.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=14867"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:30:41","slug":"abdul-latif-jameel-four-principles-launch-new-program-support-saudi-arabian-nationals-learn-japanese-business-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/news\/abdul-latif-jameel-four-principles-launch-new-program-support-saudi-arabian-nationals-learn-japanese-business-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Abdul Latif Jameel and Four Principles launch new program to support Saudi Arabian nationals learn Japanese business philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Saudi Arabian nationals to learn the Kaizen philosophy pioneered by Japanese corporations that boosts efficiency and performance, eliminates waste, and maximizes resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Announcement part of Abdul Latif Jameel\u2019s 2016 commitment to establish a Kaizen company and academy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Abdul Latif Jameel and Four Principles have launched a new scheme that will help Saudi Arabian nationals learn the Japanese \u2018Kaizen\u2019 philosophy, an industrial mindset designed to help companies boost efficiency and performance, eliminate waste, and maximize resources.<\/p>\n<p>Following the joint venture between the two companies announced at the end of last year, selected Saudi Arabian nationals \u2013 both female and male &#8211; will have the chance to enhance their professional development by taking part in the inter-company program focused on lean management, Four Principles tailored approach to helping boost companies performance and cut waste.<\/p>\n<p>The two-year program means participants will receive on-the-job experience in a consulting environment across multiple sectors, be exposed to an <a href=\"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/investments\/international\/\">international business<\/a> management, and help prepare them for future leaderships roles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/our-people\/fady-jameel\/\">Fady Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel<\/a>, Deputy President &amp; Vice Chairman, Abdul Latif Jameel International, said: \u201cAs Saudi Vision 2030 makes clear, our real wealth lies in the ambition of our people and the potential of our younger generation. They are the architects of our future. That is why Abdul Latif Jameel is investing in Saudi Arabian nationals and giving them this opportunity to learn in an international environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are giving in Saudi Arabian talent the opportunity to shine in a number of ways, including a management development program, Toyota-MIT scholarships, and now by learning the Kaizen philosophy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner of Four Principles, Seif Shieshakly, said: \u201cFour Principles is built on adding value to client operations on-ground \u2013 or in the gemba in Japanese \u2013 and designing bespoke Lean management solutions tailored to their needs. To achieve this, we need the right people with the passion and drive that can help our clients achieve improved efficiency and performance. 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