On June 26, 2025, students enrolled in Seminar II (instructed by Professor Asako Iida) in the Faculty of Global Management participated in a special interactive lecture featuring Mr. Antoine Huchez, Principal Consultant, Frost & Sullivan Japan. The session was conducted via Webex, connecting Chuo University’s Tama Campus with Mr. Huchez’s office in Vietnam.
Following a brief self-introduction, Mr. Huchez provided an overview of the field of international management consulting. He discussed the distinctive strengths of major consulting firms, the characteristics of boutique consulting companies, and the various paths toward building a successful consulting career. Emphasizing the importance of a company’s value proposition, he encouraged students to craft their personal value propositions as future professionals.
Throughout the lecture, students in Seminar II have explored global advertising strategies and conducted comparative analyses of competing products. A key concept they have studied is “rivalry”—understanding what one must contend with in a competitive global landscape. Building on this theme, Mr. Huchez expanded the discussion by posing a thought-provoking question: “AI may become your greatest rival. How do you envision humanity coexisting with AI five to ten years from now?”
This question sparked a lively and reflective discussion. While AI has advanced rapidly in recent years and has become an indispensable tool, it also poses challenges to the career prospects of younger generations. Students shared their views, suggesting that AI should be
used primarily for tasks involving heavy computation or repetitive processes. At the same time, humans should take responsibility for judgment, creativity, and error detection.
In response, Mr. Huchez offered a sobering but inspiring perspective.
“Many say creativity is the final domain of humanity—but even that may be only a matter of time.”
He concluded the session with a powerful message:
“The future belongs to the Augmented Human: someone who blends human strengths (emotion, ethics, imagination) with machine strengths (speed, data, automation).”
This special lecture provided third-year students—many of whom are preparing for the job market—with valuable insights and a deeper awareness of the evolving nature of work in the age of AI.
The Faculty of Global Management at Chuo University remains committed to offering globally relevant, English-medium education by inviting distinguished professionals from around the world to engage in interactive classroom experiences.
