DANIEL P. DOLAN

DANIEL P. DOLAN

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Email:dan@danieldolan.com

Summary
Education
Professional Experience
Advisory Boards
Books
Textbooks
Refereed Academic Essays
Book Chapters
Book Reviews
Magazines & Trade Journals
General Essays
Media Interviews
Seminars or Intensive Courses
Presentations
Panels Moderated
Commentaries
Service
Memberships

Summary
  • Communications expertise with teaching, consulting, business, and research experience.
  • Ph.D. Speech Communication, Univ. of Washington.
  • Professor, Graduate School of Accounting, Waseda University, Japan.
  • Lecturer, Tohoku University Graduate School of Accounting, Japan.
  • Visiting Professor, Iwasaki Institute of Information Security, Japan.
  • Serve on two advisory boards at Univ. of Washington.
  • Publications in a wide range of scholarly and general reading media.
  • Consulted with faculty and students to improve student learning at innovative education training and research center at Univ. of Washington, including curriculum development and classroom management issues.
  • Interviewed on CNN television.
  • Conversational spoken Japanese.

    Education
  • Ph.D. Speech Communication (Cultural Communication), University of Washington; August, 1998.
  • M.A. Speech Communication (Univ. of Washington) March, 1990.
  • B.A. Speech Communication (Univ. of Washington) December, 1986.

    Honors/Awards
  • Pew Teaching Leadership Award, 1993.
  • Tamaki Foundation Fellowship for language and culture research in Japan, 1988.

    Professional Experience

     Waseda University, Graduate School of Accountancy
    Professor faculty listing)
    April 1, 2010-present

    Tohoku University, Graduate School of Accounting
    Professor of Business Communication (faculty listing)
    April 1, 2005-March 31, 2010

    Waseda University Graduate School of Accountancy
    Lecturer
    September, 2008-March 31, 2010

    Institute of Information Security Graduate School
    Visiting Professor
    January, 2004-present

    Otsuma Women's University
    Lecturer
    April, 2004-July, 2008

    Meikai University, Faculty of Languages and Cultures
    Associate Professor
    April, 2004-March 2005

    Temple University Japan
    Continuing Education Instructor, Branding certificate
    January-March, 2004

    Weber Shandwick Worldwide
    Director, Global Communication Strategy
    January, 2002-March 2003

    Center for Global Communications, International Univ. of Japan
    Assistant Professor, Senior Research Fellow
    June, 1995-July, 2001

    Center for Instructional Development and Research, Univ. of Washington
    Staff Consultant
    July, 1993-June, 1995

    Dept. of Speech Communication, Univ. of Washington (renamed Department of Communication)
    Graduate Teaching Assistant - Public Speaking
    April, 1993-June, 1993

    Dept. of Speech Communication, Univ. of Washington
    Graduate Teaching Assistant - Oral Interpretation of Literature
    January, 1993-March, 1993

    McKendree College Japan
    Lecturer
    January, 1991-August, 1992

    Dept. of Speech Communication, Univ. of Washington
    Graduate Teaching Assistant - Oral Interpretation of Literature
    October, 1988-March, 1990

    Advisory Boards
  • Member of the Board of Directors, Yokohama International School, Japan. November 2010-present.
  • Advisory board member for Global Business Management certificate course, Univ. of Washington Extension. July, 2003-2006 (class discontinued).
  • Advisory board member for Business for International Professionals certificate course, Univ. of Washington Professional and Continuing Education. April, 2001-Present.
  • Advisor for International Business, Landcom KK. December, 2000-January 2004. Advisory Board member, February 2004-February 2008.

    Books
  • Taisei Hayashi; Daniel P. Dolan. "English for Finance Professionals: English Vocabulary for Finance and Accounting Professionals Explained". Nikkei Business Publishing. April 21, 2008. Nikkei Business Publishing listing (in Japanese); Amazon.com listing (in Japanese). acctbook


  • Taisei Hayashi; Daniel P. Dolan. "Accounting English for Professionals". Nikkei Business Publishing. May 27, 2004. Nikkei Business Publishing listing (in Japanese); Amazon.com listing (in Japanese). acctbook


  • Daniel P. Dolan; Taisei Hayashi. "Financial English for Professionals". Nikkei Business Publishing . November 28, 2003. Nikkei Business Publishing listing (in Japanese); Amazon.com listing (in Japanese). finbook







    Textbooks
  • "Accounting English: Communication for Professional Accountants". January 9, 2010. 260 pages. Dobunkan Publishing (in Japanese). Amazon.com listing (in Japanese). Dobunkan Publishing listing (in Japanese, with English language list of chapter titles). This textbook is an updated revision of my earlier book of the same title, and is co-authored with Takashi Hashimoto. dobunkan book


  • "Accounting English: Communication for Professional Accountants". June 30, 2006. 198 pages. Dobunkan Publishing (in Japanese). Amazon.com listing (in Japanese). Dobunkan Publishing listing (in Japanese, with English language list of chapter titles). This textbook is one in a series to be used in classrooms by all graduate schools of accounting in Japan. dobunkan book







    Refereed Academic Essays
  • "Plagiarism Avoidance Education and Policy Recommendations for Graduate Schools of Accounting in Japan". The Keizai Gaku, Annual Report of the Economic Society, Tohoku University, October 2009, Volume 70, Number 3, 143-162.
  • "Cultural Noise: Amplified Sound, Freedom of Expression and Privacy Rights in Japan". International Journal of Communication, Volume 2, 2008 (July 1). 662-690. See the abstract.
  • "The Big Bumpy Shift: Digital Music via Mobile Internet". First Monday, Volume 5, Number 12, December, 2000. Reprinted with new introductory comments as lead essay in Special Feature titled "Music and the Internet", First Monday, Volume 10, Number 7, July 4, 2005. Also reprinted by London Business School for use in course titled "Managing Entertainment and Experience," Autumn 2002.
  • "Conditional Respect and Criminal Identity: The Use of Personal Address Terms in Japanese Mass Media". Volume 62, Number 4, 459-473, Western Journal of Communication, December, 1998.

    Book Chapters
  • "The Prospects for Electronically-Mediated Community". Book chapter in The Age of Netizens, edited by Shumpei Kumon. NTT Press (in Japanese), September, 1996.

    Discussion Papers
  • Daniel Dolan & Jiro Akita (March 2009), "Writing Centers for Improving English Academic Writing Skills of Japanese Economics Students: Advantages and Challenges". Tohoku Economics Research Group, Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tohoku University.
  • Jiro Akita & Daniel Dolan (March 2009), "On Tense Usage in Academic Writing in Economics". Tohoku Economics Research Group, Graduate School of Economics and Management, Tohoku University.

    Book Reviews
  • "Business, Commerce, and Social Responsibility". Journal of Political Ecology, Vol. 6.9, 1999.
  • "Sustainable Global Communities in the Information Age". Journal of Political Ecology, Vol. 5.2, 1998.

    Magazines & Trade Journals
  • "Japan's Struggling Communication Satellite DTH Market". Formerly online at Skyreport.com; Revised by editor and published as "How DBS Bombed in Japan" in Sky report, Vol. 7 (4), April, 2000.
  • "Beyond the Hype: Likely Y2K Impacts on U.S. Electricity Service". July, 1999. Formerly online at Year 2000.com (site discontinued)
  • "TV Meets the Internet: A Match Made in Heaven--But How and When?" American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Journal, Volume 36 (7), 32-39, July, 1999.

    General Essays
  • "Why Amplified Sound is a Problem for Japan". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. October 19, 2007.
  • "Harvard Endowment Points One Way Forward for Struggling Japanese Universities". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. August 27, 2007.
  • "Rejoinder to Nelisa Asato on 'Should Japan Kill the Death Penalty'". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. June 20, 2007.
  • "Should Japan Kill the Death Penalty?". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. May 31, 2007.
  • "Letter to Governor Ishihara: "Leadership Please". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. June 1, 2004.
  • "Martha Stewart and Kobe Killer: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. March 16, 2004.
  • "Japan's AIDS Trend Looking Scary". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. January 5, 2004.
  • "Are Manifestos Really the Answer for Political Reform in Japan?". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. October 28, 2003.
  • "A Life Course Aging Perspective for Japan". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. September 22, 2003.
  • "A Porterian Perspective on Japan's Global Competitiveness Ranking". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. July 24, 2003.
  • "Japan Tourism and 'National Charm'". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. July 14, 2003.
  • "Corporate Governance Revisited: Is Board Member Independence Key"? Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. June 23, 2003.
  • "Japan's Incredible Anti-Public Interest Tobacco Policy". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. June 19, 2003.
  • "Japanese Personal Address Terms and Social Identity" (part two). Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. April 16, 2003.
  • "Japanese Personal Address Terms and Social Identity" (part one). Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. April 15, 2003.
  • "U.S.-Japan Business Leaders Tackle Tough Questions". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. October 28, 2002.
  • "Learning Colleges: One Path for Japanese Education Reform". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. September 17, 2002.
  • "Loudspeaker Use in Japan: Free Speech Out of Balance". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. August 26, 2002.
  • "Value of University Ranking Scheme Not Clear". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. July 22, 2002.
  • "Best Practices for Education Reform in Japan: Principles and Priorities". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. June 10, 2002.
  • "Japanese University Reforms: Time to Ask the Big Questions". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. April 3, 2002.
  • "Corporate English Language Education in Japan: Motivation, Customization and Accountability". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. May 8, 2002.
  • "Re-Thinking English Language Education for Professionals in Japan". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. April 25, 2001.

    Media Interviews
  • Japan Times newspaper, quoted about uses of blog sites in U.S. compared with Japan. April 11, 2006, p. 7.
  • Sanyo newspaper, Okayama, Japan, discussing the war in Iraq. March 21, 2003. In Japanese.
  • CNN Asia Business Morning and CNN Biz Asia, discussing Japan's readiness for Y2K. June 15, 1999.

    Seminars or Intensive Courses
  • "Business Communication". Three-day, 12-hour course, October 12, 17 & 26, 2011. Ministry of Finance, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Mastering International Negotiation". 3.5-hour seminar, October 24, 2011. Japan Productivity Center, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Communication for Accounting Professionals". August 8-August 11, 2011. Graduate School of Accounting, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
  • "Business Communication". August 1-August 5, 2011. Graduate School of Accounting, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
  • "International Negotiation". October 16-November 24, 2010. Graduate School of Business Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Business Communication". Two-day course, October 13 & 22, 2010. Ministry of Finance, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "ELT Career and Professional Development Conference (ECAP) 2009", Tokyo, Japan. Designed and facilitated workshop titled Cultural Features of Teaching and Learning in Japan".
  • "International Negotiation". February 28, March 21, March 28, 2009. Graduate School of Business Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "International Negotiation". February 5-February 10, 2009. Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Business Communication in Japan." March 4-21, 2008, Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Rennes, France.
  • "International Negotiation". February 18-February 22, 2008. Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Enron: Accounting Scandal Case Study". January 26, 2008. Konan University Accounting School, Okamoto, Japan.
  • "Enron: Accounting Scandal Case Study." January 12, 2008. Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School of Professional Accountancy, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "International Negotiation". February 19-February 23, 2007. Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Business Communication". Three-day course, November 29-December 11, 2006. Ministry of Finance, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "International Negotiation". February 20-February 24, 2006. Waseda University Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Business Communication". Two-day course, November 30-December 1, 2005. Ministry of Finance, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Cross Cultural Communications and Negotiations". March 21-22, 2003. Developed for UC Berkeley Extension; presented in Okayama, Japan.

    Presentations
  • "Madoff: Biggest Ponzi Scheme Ever." March 31, 2010, Tokyo. Presentation at the Japanese Institute for Certified Public Accountants.
  • "Corporate Scandal Cases for Building Communication and Analytical Skills Among Non-Native English Speaking Accounting Students." November 11, 2008, Paris. Presentation at the Twentieth Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues.
  • The Problem with Loudspeakers in Japan." February 7, 2008, University of Hawaii. Presentation co-sponsored by the University of Hawaii Center for Japanese Studies, Richardson School of Law, and Department of Speech.
  • "Central Features of Business Communication." January 30, 2006. Guest lecture for business group in Sendai, Japan.
  • "Leadership Communication and Religious Cults." July 28, 2005. Guest lecture for MBA seminar, Rikkyo University, Japan.
  • "Religious Cults and the Internet." November 14, 2003. Video-recorded presentation for Glocom Platform seminar series, Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "What is Cultural Communication?" July 12, 2003. Guest lecture for MBA seminar, Rikkyo University, Japan.
  • "Managing Post-Grad Training Post-9/11". Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. April 10, 2003. Video with text summary.
  • "Changes and Opportunities in MBA Education in Japan." March 11, 2003. Internet broadcast interview by Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Key Communication Skills for Broadcast Journalism." May 13, 2002. Guest lecture for Broadcast Journalism course, Sophia University, Japan.
  • "Corporate English Language Education in Japan: Motivation, Customization and Accountability."April 24, 2002. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. Tokyo, Japan.
  • "Communicating Effectively About Y2K." November, 1998. Panel discussion member, SIETAR Congress '98, Tokyo, Japan.
  • "The Communal Function of Speaking: Hymes' Taxonomy Revised." February, 1998. Paper presented at Western States Communication Association Annual Convention, Portland, Oregon.
  • "The Communal Function of Personal Experience Narratives in a New Religious Movement." November, 1994. Paper presented at Speech Communication Association Annual Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Wulff, Donald; Nyquist, Jody; and Dolan, Daniel. "TAs' Stories: When TA Training Works." November, 1993. Paper presented at Fourth National Conference on the Training and Employment of Graduate Teaching Assistants, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

    Panels Moderated
  • "Computers and Education in Japan" February 21, 2000. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "The Tokaimura Nuclear Accident" November 25, 1999. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Local Revitalization in the Global Age" September 22, 1999. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Roppongi 6-Chome Redevelopment Project" May 25, 1999. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. (video also online)
  • "Japan and Y2K Revisited" March 17, 1999. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "How to Revive the Japanese Real Estate Market" January 27, 1999. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • Session One: "Japan's Financial Crisis and its Impact on Asia"; Session Two: "Japan's Policy Response to North Korea's Rocket Launch" October 6, 1998. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan. (videos also online)

    Commentaries
  • "A Fuller Understanding of Parasite Singles" June 2, 2003. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Comment on Clark essay: Agree, Disagree, and Dismiss" May 22, 2002. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Comment on International Marriages" March 2002. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.
  • "Kuroda's 'Islamic Solidarity and Socio-Cultural Tradition'" December 2001. Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.

    Professional Conventions and Seminars Attended
  • Japan Accounting Schools Accreditation office: Third Party Evaluation seminar. March 16-17, Tokyo.
  • International Federation of Accountants: Accounting Education Seminar. March 21, 2007, Tokyo.
  • American Accounting Association Annual Meeting. August 5-8, 2007, Chicago, Illinois.

    Service
  • Member, Japan Graduate School of Accounting Core Curriculum Committee, Oct. 2008 ~ .
  • Judge, 11th ATEL English Oratorical Contest for Momoji Cup. Tohoku Univ., Oct. 18, 2008.
  • Judge, 10th ATEL English Oratorical Contest for Momoji Cup. Tohoku Univ., Oct. 13, 2007.
  • Member, Japan Accounting Schools Accreditation project to research, develop and implement accreditation standards for graduate schools of accounting in Japan.
  • Participant, 39th Annual U.S.-Japan Business Conference, Tokyo, Oct 20-22, 2002.
  • Selection committee member, Fulbright Commission scholarships in Japan for 2000-2001.
  • Participant, U.S. President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion, Washington D.C.
  • Editor, contributor and advocate, Japanese Institute of Global Communications, International University of Japan.

    Memberships
  • Association for Business Communication
  • National Communication Association