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About the Book
■Title: MBA from Age 13 (13歳からのMBA)
■Author: Koichi Nakagawa (中川功一)
■Publisher: Sogo Horei Publishing (総合法令出版)
“MBA from Age 13” is an introductory business book designed so that even a 13-year-old can easily understand MBA concepts. But this book is not just for children—it’s also highly recommended for adults interested in business and management fundamentals.
Written by Koichi Nakagawa, a business school professor, it clearly explains core MBA topics—such as marketing, strategy, finance, and leadership—with real-life examples. The book encourages independent thinking and helps readers build a solid foundation in how businesses work.
Summary
The book begins by explaining the fundamental concepts of business, encouraging readers to come up with new business ideas based on real-world examples. It then guides them through building a business structure that sells, managing money, and becoming a trustworthy leader who works well with others. Finally, the book wraps up with case studies of world-renowned business leaders, bringing all the concepts together.
Notable Quotes
■かたちにする、やり方はいろいろ
商品であれば小型の模型、アプリであれば最小限の機能を備えた「MVP」（ミニマム・バイアブル・プロダクト）をつくります。近年では、どういう商品・サービスにしたいのか、動画でアイデアをまとめる「ビデオMVP」も使われます。
Various ways to give shape to an idea
If it’s a product, create a small-scale model; if it’s an app, build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) with only the essential functions. In recent years, a “video MVP” — a video summarizing your idea for what kind of product or service you want to create — has also been used.
■「はたらく」をかんがえる時間
ステップ１ 自分は今、どんな仕事をしたいと思う？
ステップ２ なぜ、自分はその仕事をしたいと思うのか、その理由を考えてみましょう。
ステップ３ その仕事をするために、どんな力が必要ですか？それは、どうやって身につけますか？
Time to Think About “Working”
Step 1: What kind of job do I want to do right now?
Step 2: Why do I want to do that job? Let’s think about the reason.
Step 3: What skills are necessary to do that job? And how can I develop them?
■オーセンティック・リーダーシップの5要素
①夢・目標があること
②真心で人と接すること
③しっかりした道徳を持っていること
④自分がきちんと統制できていること
⑤他人との関係を大切にしていること
The 5 Elements of Authentic Leadership
①Having dreams and goals
②Interacting with others with sincerity
③Possessing strong morals
④Being able to control oneself properly
⑤Valuing relationships with others
My Thoughts
I also studied for an MBA at a graduate business school, but as time passed, I forgot much of what I had learned. That’s why I decided to read this book, which presents key concepts in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Although it is short, the book is packed with useful insights, and the combination of illustrations and real-life examples makes the content much easier to grasp. I think it’s a great introductory book not only for students, but also for anyone interested in business or considering starting a company.
I currently work as a company employee, but I always approach my job with the mindset that I am managing my own business. Because of that, I consider reading books on management to be a very important habit. Also, as I write my blog, I feel that if I run it with the mindset of a business owner, I can deliver information more efficiently and meaningfully to a wider audience.
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