At KACHŌWA, we bridge culture, talent, and strategy to transform organizations with purpose and impact.
Our approach combines strategy, human support, and skills identification to help organizations evolve with meaning and impact.
Welcome to a world where the human element returns to the heart of successful transformation.
Our ambition
We are convinced that companies that anticipate changes in their professions, skills, and human resources are the ones that build long-term sustainability. With this in mind, we specialize in Strategic Workforce Planning: an approach that aligns future skills requirements with the organization’s strategic ambitions.
We support companies—particularly those in the SSE (Social and Solidarity Economy) sector or high-impact industries—in structuring their workforce around their business challenges.
Our approach is both strategic and human: it relies on data and industry trends, as well as a deep understanding of human dynamics within teams.
Our mission
Building lasting bridges between organizational strategic vision and ground-level reality.
To achieve this, we rely on three pillars:
- Human and Organizational Alignment: Converging culture, values, skills, and corporate strategy.
- Anticipating Shifts: Supporting companies in remaining agile amidst transformations in work, professions, and employee expectations.
- Talent Flourishing: Developing engagement and performance by leveraging individual and collective strengths.
Our way of standing by your side
Founded by Houefa Gbaguidi, KACHŌWA is built on a vision where the human element, their values, and their strengths become the anchor point for every transformation.
Here is how we think and act on a daily basis:
We don’t sell time; we create value.
Our goal is the result. If you are looking for someone to simply "staff" roles or inflate your headcount, we are not speaking the same language.
Time is our most precious resource. Let’s stop wasting this resource to feed someone else’s ego…
We (re)connect the dots.
We have navigated through diverse professional worlds: tech, business, finance...
The result? We speak multiple "business" languages and easily connect human challenges to strategic objectives.
We love data. And we love people.
Numbers help us remain objective; the human element gives us purpose.
We always work with this dual compass: that which is measurable and that which resonates.
We challenge you... always with kindness.
We ask questions—lots of questions. Why? To get to the bottom of things, test your convictions, step off the beaten path, and build a tailor-made solution together. If you are looking for someone to simply execute orders without challenging you, we are not the right partner.
We work in "test & learn" mode.
We shake up the standards and we love asking this question: “Why not do it differently?”
If you just want to copy-paste an existing model that no longer works, we are not the right partner for you.
We offer you a framework, not a cage.
We provide structure, yes. But always with flexibility—adapting to the reality of the field, your culture, and your pace.
We take our work seriously, without taking ourselves too seriously.
We are accessible, attentive, and we believe collaborations should be human, vibrant… and fun. Because enjoyment is also a powerful lever for transformation.
The story behind the name KACHŌWA
The name – ‘Kachōwa’ – is composed of three syllables that echo several Japanese words related to “values”, “potential”, “balance”, and “harmony”.
‘Kachōwa’ embodies a vision that prioritises balance and harmony between two essential pillars within an organisation: processes and people.
To find out more: The story behind KACHŌWA
The values that guide our firm
The values that guide KACHŌWA represent our way of working, making decisions, and providing support. They are the common thread through all our interventions and define how we create impact, together with you.
Our societal commitments
At KACHŌWA, we are committed to contributing actively to initiatives that help build a more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable world.
Whether by supporting international projects such as the V20 (Values 20) and World Values Day, providing our expertise on a pro bono basis to the Les Coachings du Cœur association, or engaging with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), each of these actions reflects our desire to play a part in concrete and impactful change.
Since 2025, KACHŌWA has also been proud to join the “Les entreprises s’engagent” movement, an initiative that promotes concrete societal commitment from businesses.
We affirm our dedication to contributing to a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable professional environment, by placing human values and positive transformation at the heart of our missions.
To discover all of KACHŌWA’s commitments: our commitments for a positive impact.
Our partners
Supported by a network of committed partners, we offer comprehensive solutions that combine skills development, collective intelligence, and the sustainable transformation of organisations.
Certifications & Accreditations
Looking to align your skills with your strategic ambitions?
Contact us to build your action plan together.
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