Very nice to visit such a small unknown town in the middle of nowhere. It is said to be the home of the infamous Santa Claus. I went and visited the arctic circle and Santa Claus’s house but I didn’t see santa. It seemed like it was santa’s vacation summer house that Mrs Claus didn’t know […]
Team Pitea visit to Spotify
Posted on June 17, 2014 Written by
Once we reached the beautiful city of Stockholm we headed to the hotel, dropped off our bags, and changed into some proper attire in the hotel restroom because our rooms were not yet ready. We then grabbed a quick bite to eat and embarked on a two-mile walk to the wonderful company Spotify. To be […]
Spotify: Music For Everyone!
Posted on June 16, 2014 Written by
Question: Is it possible to have a global culture for all of your markets around the world? Answer: No Questions: Do you foresee that happening as a possibility in the near future? Answer: On a global scale it is nearly impossible. Spotify has dominated the music streaming industry in ways no other company can imagine. […]
Culture. Evolution. Volvo.
Posted on June 16, 2014 Written by
Yesterday we had the privilege to visit the headquarters of Volvo. It was an interactive and eye opening experience. From test-driving cars to witnessing the innovations behind the scenes, we were able to explore the inner workings of the company. Built around the idea of safety in the early 1920’s, the company has gone through […]
Team Lagom
Posted on May 29, 2014 Written by
The 15 hours of on campus lectures has come to an end. Team Lagom is ready to take on Scandinavian Culture in all its forms. Lagom is Swedish for “just the right amount”. There is no direct translation, but colloquially that is the equivalent. Lagom can be used in almost any situation. As a team, […]
Team Pitea pre trip post
Posted on May 29, 2014 Written by
Milad and I can not wait to get our party on in Sweden!! We will be great ambassadors of Team Pitea and of Chapman University while we pop bottles in Scandinavia. Like any tourists, we like to do our research before entering an entirely new country so we looked at some amusing facts about Sweden. […]
Survival through Adaptation
Posted on June 18, 2013 Written by
Our last visits in Gothenburg and Copenhagen took us to a start up incubator named Chalmers Innovation along with two established banks with Nordea Bank and Denmark National Bank. Traditionally, the biggest companies in Sweden are owned by a few major owners which has persisted over many years of time. This idea contrasts with those […]
Positive Changes at Volvo Cars
Posted on June 11, 2013 Written by
Today we had the opportunity to visit the worldwide headquarters of Volvo right outside the city of Göteborg in Sweden. The day was full of a range of activities, from hearing the VP of Human Resources Björn Sällström give a company overview to learning about the measures Volvo takes to ensure optimal safety in all […]
The Future of Safety: The Story of Volvo
Posted on June 11, 2013 Written by
On Monday June 10, we were incredibly fortunate to visit Volvo Cars where we learned the history of Volvo and their current business outlook with the VP of human resources. Afterwards, we were given an in-depth walking tour of the safety features of Volvo cars and how their future plans would lead to their grand […]
