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Panasonic Group Panasonic Group
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  • About Panasonic Group
    • Group CEO Message
    • Business Philosophy
      • 1. The Mission of the Enterprise
      • 2. The Mission of the Panasonic Group, and What We Must Do Now
      • 3. The Basic Management Objective
      • 4. The Company Creed and the Seven Principles
      • 5. The Basic Business Philosophy of the Panasonic Group
      • 6. Practicing the Basic Business Philosophy
      • 7. The Customer Comes First
      • 8. Autonomous Responsible Management
      • 9. Participative Management through Collective Wisdom
      • 10. Developing People and Making the Most of Their Potential
    • Panasonic Leadership Principles
    • Code of Ethics & Compliance
      • About the Panasonic Group Code of Ethics & Compliance
      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3
      • Chapter 4
      • Chapter 5
    • Our Businesses
    • Technology
    • Design
    • Brand
    • Panasonic GREEN IMPACT
    • Intellectual Property
      • Panasonic IP Innovation Project
      • Brand Protection
      • Human Resources and Organizations
    • Procurement
      • For Suppliers
      • Green Procurement
      • Clean Procurement Declaration
      • Strategic Partnerships
  • News
  • Investor Relations
    • Financial Announcements
    • Presentation
    • Related Release
    • Library
      • IR Summary
      • Integrated Report
      • Annual Securities Report, etc.
      • Corporate Governance
    • Calendar
    • Shareholders' Meeting
    • Stock and Corporate Bonds
      • Stock Price / Ratings / Corporate Bonds
      • Dividends
    • FAQ / Contacts
  • Sustainability
    • Basic Approach
      • The Promotion of Sustainability Management
      • Initiatives for SDGs
      • External Recognition
      • History
    • Corporate Citizenship Activities
    • Initiatives for SDGs
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • What is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) ?
      • Panasonic Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Policy
      • Top Management Commitment
      • Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
      • Support for Every Individual: Diverse Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
      • People with Disabilities
      • Employing Workers Post Retirement
      • LGBTQ+
      • Gender Equity
      • Global Initiatives
      • Panasonic Group's DEI in Data
      • Employee Journey
      • History of Diversity Promotion
      • Awards
    • Environment
      • Policy
      • Mid-term to Long-term Environmental Vision
      • Governance
      • Response to TCFD
      • Products and Factories
      • Global Warming Adaptation
      • Reducing CO₂ Emissions in Factories
      • Green Logistics
      • Resources
      • Biodiversity
      • Water Resource
      • Chemical Substance
      • Global Activities
      • Supply Chain
      • Human Resource Development
      • Communication
      • Environmental Data
    • Social
      • Human Rights
      • Employee Well-being
      • Responsible Supply Chains
      • Raising Product Quality Levels and Ensuring Product Safety
      • AI Ethics
      • Customer Relations
      • Responsible Publicity and Advertising
      • Intellectual Property
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      • Cyber Security and Data Protection
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      • Corporate Governance Structure
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      • Activities of the Audit & Supervisory Board
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      • Dialogue with Capital Markets
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      • Message from Outside Directors
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Panasonic Group Panasonic Group
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Panasonic Holdings Corporation
  • About Panasonic Group
    • Group CEO Message
    • Business Philosophy
      • 1. The Mission of the Enterprise
      • 2. The Mission of the Panasonic Group, and What We Must Do Now
      • 3. The Basic Management Objective
      • 4. The Company Creed and the Seven Principles
      • 5. The Basic Business Philosophy of the Panasonic Group
      • 6. Practicing the Basic Business Philosophy
      • 7. The Customer Comes First
      • 8. Autonomous Responsible Management
      • 9. Participative Management through Collective Wisdom
      • 10. Developing People and Making the Most of Their Potential
    • Panasonic Leadership Principles
    • Code of Ethics & Compliance
      • About the Panasonic Group Code of Ethics & Compliance
      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3
      • Chapter 4
      • Chapter 5
    • Our Businesses
    • Technology
    • Design
    • Brand
    • Panasonic GREEN IMPACT
    • Intellectual Property
      • Panasonic IP Innovation Project
      • Brand Protection
      • Human Resources and Organizations
    • Procurement
      • For Suppliers
      • Green Procurement
      • Clean Procurement Declaration
      • Strategic Partnerships
  • News
  • Investor Relations
    • Financial Announcements
    • Presentation
    • Related Release
    • Library
      • IR Summary
      • Integrated Report
      • Annual Securities Report, etc.
      • Corporate Governance
    • Calendar
    • Shareholders' Meeting
    • Stock and Corporate Bonds
      • Stock Price / Ratings / Corporate Bonds
      • Dividends
    • FAQ / Contacts
  • Sustainability
    • Basic Approach
      • The Promotion of Sustainability Management
      • Initiatives for SDGs
      • External Recognition
      • History
    • Corporate Citizenship Activities
    • Initiatives for SDGs
    • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
      • What is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) ?
      • Panasonic Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Policy
      • Top Management Commitment
      • Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
      • Support for Every Individual: Diverse Work Styles and Work-Life Balance
      • People with Disabilities
      • Employing Workers Post Retirement
      • LGBTQ+
      • Gender Equity
      • Global Initiatives
      • Panasonic Group's DEI in Data
      • Employee Journey
      • History of Diversity Promotion
      • Awards
    • Environment
      • Policy
      • Mid-term to Long-term Environmental Vision
      • Governance
      • Response to TCFD
      • Products and Factories
      • Global Warming Adaptation
      • Reducing CO₂ Emissions in Factories
      • Green Logistics
      • Resources
      • Biodiversity
      • Water Resource
      • Chemical Substance
      • Global Activities
      • Supply Chain
      • Human Resource Development
      • Communication
      • Environmental Data
    • Social
      • Human Rights
      • Employee Well-being
      • Responsible Supply Chains
      • Raising Product Quality Levels and Ensuring Product Safety
      • AI Ethics
      • Customer Relations
      • Responsible Publicity and Advertising
      • Intellectual Property
      • Community Relations
    • Governance
      • Corporate Governance
      • Risk management
      • Business Ethics
      • Cyber Security and Data Protection
    • Download Data Book
      • Report Archive
      • Content Index
  • Corporate Information
    • Corporate Profile
    • Senior Management
    • Corporate Governance
      • Basic Policy
      • Corporate Governance Structure
      • Activities of the Board of Directors
      • Activities of the Audit & Supervisory Board
      • Nomination
      • Compensation
      • Dialogue with Capital Markets
      • Internal Control
      • Message from Outside Directors
    • Group Companies
    • History
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  • Consumer Products Open in a new tab
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Words of Wisdom

Introducing the words of knowledge and insight spoken by our founder, Konosuke Matsushita.

Train Your Mind

  • 1. An Enriched Mind
  • 3. Willingness to Learn
  • 8. Ask and Answer Yourself
  • 12. Willingness to Listen
  • 27. Free Your Mind
  • 31. Value of a Thing
  • 36. Be Impressed
  • 41. Being Misunderstood

Learn from Work

  • 6. As If it Were a Life-long Job
  • 9. Maintaining Autonomy
  • 13. A Mind for Success
  • 15. Today’s Target
  • 17. I Am the Cause
  • 19. Think Like a President
  • 22. When Deadlocked
  • 24. Taking One Step At a Time
  • 26. The Wise and the Ordinary
  • 29. Smile As a Gift
  • 33. A New Product
  • 39. Hard Luck Story

Words of Wisdom

Introducing the words of knowledge and insight spoken by our founder, Konosuke Matsushita.

Train Your Mind

  • 1. An Enriched Mind
  • 3. Willingness to Learn
  • 8. Ask and Answer Yourself
  • 12. Willingness to Listen
  • 27. Free Your Mind
  • 31. Value of a Thing
  • 36. Be Impressed
  • 41. Being Misunderstood

Learn from Work

  • 6. As If it Were a Life-long Job
  • 9. Maintaining Autonomy
  • 13. A Mind for Success
  • 15. Today’s Target
  • 17. I Am the Cause
  • 19. Think Like a President
  • 22. When Deadlocked
  • 24. Taking One Step At a Time
  • 26. The Wise and the Ordinary
  • 29. Smile As a Gift
  • 33. A New Product
  • 39. Hard Luck Story

Determine Your Path

  • 10. Unbound
  • 11. With an Open Mind
  • 16. An Easygoing Mind
  • 20. The Path Is Infinite
  • 23. Flexible Thinking
  • 32. Determination
  • 34. Following Your Fate
  • 49. Futurology

Walk Together

  • 30. Biding Your Time
  • 35. Even the Right Argument
  • 40. Conflict and Harmony
  • 42. Love Others Like Yourself
  • 44. Immense Variety of People
  • 45. Listen to People
  • 47. If We Trust People
  • 50. Responsibility for Society

Relish Your Life

  • 2. Do It Now
  • 5. The Sign of Youth
  • 7. Giving Our Best Efforts
  • 14. Improvement
  • 21. The Appeal of Humans
  • 25. The World and Ourselves
  • 37. Your Experiences
  • 51. Encourage Yourself
  • 52. Managing One’s Life

Expand Business

  • 4. Liking What You Do
  • 18. Mission of Business
  • 28. True Service
  • 38. Hardship Before Pleasure
  • 43. Instant Decision Making
  • 46. Looking Ahead
  • 48. Basis of Trust

Note:
These selections originally appeared in two books published in Japanese by PHP Institute, Inc. under the title of “Omoumama” (As I Think of It) and “Matsushita Konosuke Ichinichi Ichiwa” (A Saying a Day by Konosuke Matsushita).Accompanying artwork was created by a Japanese calligraphy artist to represent each excerpt and its essence.

Determine Your Path

  • 10. Unbound
  • 11. With an Open Mind
  • 16. An Easygoing Mind
  • 20. The Path Is Infinite
  • 23. Flexible Thinking
  • 32. Determination
  • 34. Following Your Fate
  • 49. Futurology

Walk Together

  • 30. Biding Your Time
  • 35. Even the Right Argument
  • 40. Conflict and Harmony
  • 42. Love Others Like Yourself
  • 44. Immense Variety of People
  • 45. Listen to People
  • 47. If We Trust People
  • 50. Responsibility for Society

Relish Your Life

  • 2. Do It Now
  • 5. The Sign of Youth
  • 7. Giving Our Best Efforts
  • 14. Improvement
  • 21. The Appeal of Humans
  • 25. The World and Ourselves
  • 37. Your Experiences
  • 51. Encourage Yourself
  • 52. Managing One’s Life

Expand Business

  • 4. Liking What You Do
  • 18. Mission of Business
  • 28. True Service
  • 38. Hardship Before Pleasure
  • 43. Instant Decision Making
  • 46. Looking Ahead
  • 48. Basis of Trust

Note:
These selections originally appeared in two books published in Japanese by PHP Institute, Inc. under the title of “Omoumama” (As I Think of It) and “Matsushita Konosuke Ichinichi Ichiwa” (A Saying a Day by Konosuke Matsushita).Accompanying artwork was created by a Japanese calligraphy artist to represent each excerpt and its essence.

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