[Report] The Power of Diversity as Seen by the CHRO of a High School Student-Run Company (8th Co-Education and Co-Creation Conference)

It is not just about acknowledging differences and individuality, but about creating new value and possibilities by intersecting and overlapping them.

These are the words of Marui-san, a third-year student at WAO High School and CHRO of Blue Spring Inc., who joined us as a guest speaker at the 8th Co-Education and Co-Creation Conference.

Marui-san spoke to us about the reality of correspondence high schools and what he has kept in mind as the head of human resources for a company run by high school students.

He also created plenty of time for participants to engage in dialogue with one another and kept the session perfectly on schedule, making for a wonderful atmosphere for the lecture and workshop.

Correspondence education is neither for minorities nor a last resort.
It is an option for those seeking their own answers.

These are also Marui-san's words. I invited him to speak in the hope that by sharing the little-known reality of correspondence schools, understanding of learning options would broaden, and I believe his message truly reached everyone who attended.

I personally felt and learned so much from Marui-san's talk, but I was particularly impressed by the 'words' he wove together.

Many adults, myself included, use trendy business buzzwords like 'human capital management' or 'DE&I,' but how many of us can actually express those concepts in our own words?

I believe the opening words were born precisely because Marui-san has been genuinely committed to his work as CHRO and to the members of his company.

An attitude of sincerity toward one's work and the people around them, rather than just fulfilling a role, and the sensitivity to express one's thoughts in one's own words—aren't these things that many companies and adults also need?

That is why I believe adults must also learn and change.

Thanks to Marui-san, this Co-Education and Co-Creation Conference was once again a truly educational experience.

Marui-san, thank you very much!
And thank you to everyone who participated!

Finally, there were many other wonderful things Marui-san said, so please allow me to share them.

Diversity is not about 'pushing one's individuality,' but about 'harmonious resonance.'

Everyone is 'special' and 'ordinary' at the same time.

Embedding unwavering cooperation in a place where individuality is upheld
generates significant growth as an organization.

As an HR professional, individuality is not a 'management risk' but an 'expectation for the future.'

To all the adults out there, why don't we also try to speak our thoughts more in our own words?