Masaki Kimoto is a Strategic Human Capital Consultant who developed the 5D Profile Diagnostic, grounded in over 30 years of hands-on HR experience and the fields of psychology and organizational studies. With strengths in talent placement, organizational development, talent management, and leadership development, he supports optimal alignment and sustainable growth for both individuals and organizations.
Career and Areas of Expertise
- Department of Astrophysics, Faculty of Science, Kyoto University; and foundational physics studies at California State University, Long Beach
- Completed a psychology program at Stanford University
- Served as HR Director, Executive Officer, and Vice President / Director at global companies in Japan and overseas, including Japan Oracle, GE Capital, Inabata & Co., Kimanda, and New Balance
- Became independent as an HR and organizational consultant in 2009
What Is the 5D Profile Diagnostic?
The 5D Profile Diagnostic is a Diagnostic Assessment that integrates and analyzes five dimensions—personality, emotions, thinking, behavior, and work values—
to scientifically visualize the characteristics of individuals and organizations.
Unlike traditional assessments based mainly on subjective questionnaires,
it uses objective methods grounded in psychology, statistics, and data analysis,
emphasizing both reproducibility and practical applicability.
By accurately identifying an individual’s strengths and enabling the right person in the right role,
it directly contributes to improved productivity across the organization.
Managers can conduct data-driven management without relying on intuition or experience,
and engage in efficient, high-quality communication.
In addition, because individual characteristics can be understood from multiple perspectives,
career development decisions—such as whether someone is better suited for a managerial role or a specialist role—
can be made with clear evidence.
In this way, the 5D Profile Diagnostic provides a practical foundation for maximizing assessment data
across all talent strategies, including placement, development, and evaluation.
Key Areas of Support
- Talent placement and right-fit role decisions
- Implementation and operational support for talent management
- Diagnostic Assessment for managers and executives
- Organizational diagnostics and engagement analysis
- Leadership development and team building