Congratulations on the 100th event! How are you feeling now?
Thank you so much.
I have been managing MTS since I joined HENNGE in 2015. It has been great to see the number of events grow from double digits to triple digits.
We could not have done it without the support of all HENNGE members.
I have been managing MTS since I joined HENNGE in 2015. It has been great to see the number of events grow from double digits to triple digits.
We could not have done it without the support of all HENNGE members.
Tanabe-san, you have been with HENNGE since the first MTS, why do you think MTS was able to last 100 times?
I was in my fourth year with the company when the first MTS was held.
I remember it was very difficult when I used to be in charge of food catering for the post-event gathering (laugh). So I think the fact that we have been able to keep it going this far is largely due to having a system in place. We wrote down all the know-how and procedures for organizing the event so that passionate people could keep it running. We also made sure to divide the work evenly so that no one would be burdened.
I remember it was very difficult when I used to be in charge of food catering for the post-event gathering (laugh). So I think the fact that we have been able to keep it going this far is largely due to having a system in place. We wrote down all the know-how and procedures for organizing the event so that passionate people could keep it running. We also made sure to divide the work evenly so that no one would be burdened.
Although we did write down the general process, there are still a lot that need to be transcribed. (laugh)
The fact that all the management members are always helping each other, is also why I think we were able to last this long.
The fact that all the management members are always helping each other, is also why I think we were able to last this long.
I didn’t know there were such trials and errors on the management side. Were there any other crises as well?
In the early days, presenters would have to put themselves forward as candidates, there was a time when no one would volunteer, and it was very difficult. So now we changed the rule to have one person selected from each team to present.
Also, during the Corona Pandemic, since there was no chance to conduct MTS in the physical office, there was a moment of crisis when you would almost lose your onsite management knowledge.
That was really a close call!
What impact do you think MTS has had on HENNGE?
I think it has been very helpful in terms of team building, having everyone working toward a common goal.
Along with that, it was great to learn about holding hybrid events. We could share our experience and support other departments whenever they have events.
It is wonderful that you are spreading the knowledge that you gained through the difficult Corona Pandemic to other departments as well!
Finally, could you also tell us about your future plans?
I hope that we will have even more members from other departments joining!
Our next goal would be MTS#200!
■Closing thoughts
By participating in MTS#100 and interviewing the Management Members, I was able to understand the secret behind the success of this event. The effort of the development team, who is in charge of managing the event, is indispensable.
Along with that, I think that MTS was able to last this long due to HENNGE’s culture of loving the latest technology, our passionate learning spirits and our diverse environment, where members from different nationalities have various topics of interest.
I look forward to seeing MTS reach the #200 and #300 anniversary as we continue to expand and include new members!
