In the era of globalization, cross cultural understanding becomes critieal issues in managing culturally diverse stakeholders. This paper covers case studies of Hokkaido University's Education programs aiming to foster global leader and an importanee of Rhronests approach (practical Wisdom) in developing globally active human resources with project management competencies. Firstly, Education programs initiated by Hoklcaido University will be introduced along with its school philosophies. One

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... nderlining concepts ofthe programs is importance ofeross cultural understanding and applications of the knowledge into practices, which is thought to be the very essence ofPhronesis approach. Cross cultural understanding starts with knowing native culture. In this context, secondlM Japan unique cultural values, such as "Bushido", "M4(Harmony)", and "Genba(WOrkplace power)" will be introduced here in order for the audienee to gain better insights on managing a project with cultural awareness, Kleywoizts: Rroject Managemen4 CZiltural awarenesq Rhronesis approach