Chapman University MBA Travel Course
For our blog, we will be focusing on Scandinavian cultural aspects and how they influence business, innovation, and growth in Sweden and Denmark. At Dagens Samhalle, a news publication focusing on the public sector, we were given a crash course … [Continue reading]
The first company visit of our Scandinavian journey was to Dagens Samhalle, a news publication both in print and online. Chief Editor, Olov Carlsson provided us with the history of his publication and a current snapshot of the sensibilities of the … [Continue reading]
Sustainable living is an important issue for many Swedes, which is why a company like Northvolt coming out of Stockholm is not surprising. Northvolt is a high capacity battery company lead by CEO Peter Carlsson. Carlsson spent years as CPO of Tesla, … [Continue reading]
Day One of our Business in Scandinavia adventures did not disappoint. We met with three companies that were diverse in what they bring to the market but interestingly similar in their fundamental values and approach. These consistent themes were eye … [Continue reading]
Taking Business in Scandinavia was one of the best decisions I could have made. The experience I gained and the business visits have been a priceless adventure. As the trip comes to an end and I look at the many companies we visited, I have … [Continue reading]
'Baking with History' This is the motto of Sweden's oldest large-scale bakery, Pagen, in business since 1878. It was started in by a husband and wife team, who baked their bread and sold in the Tallgatan in Malmo. Anders Pahlsson who was a carpenter … [Continue reading]
Scandinavian Viking History The Scandinavian countries all have one common link, they are descendants of Vikings. A group of people from the Scandinavian countries who sailed from A.D 800 to the 11th century. They were considered pirates, raiders, … [Continue reading]
Norway Social Media and News When it comes to social media I fall all the way at the bottom of the popular list. Keeping up to date on posting pictures and updating timelines. Even making comments on others and responding to request have been a … [Continue reading]
A Colorful Kobenhavn Kobenhavn is the capital of Denmark. There is little' town' of Nyhavn, a colorful neighborhood buildings on the waterfront. Each house is filled with history because the oldest house dates back to the 1600s. The waterfront … [Continue reading]
Danish Society & Culture When visiting a Scandinavian country the most important preparation one can do is to read about the culture. Becoming familiar with the country's etiquette and learning the dos and don'ts before arriving will take … [Continue reading]
During this week of our trip, we visited two of Sweden’s powerhouses, Volvo and IKEA. We started at Volvo Cars’ headquarters, known as the “Eagle’s Nest,” for a session on innovation and supply chain transformation, followed by a tour of the factory floor. Walking into a building with that kind of nickname, you expect a […]
Saab Technologies I didn’t expect a company visit to be one of the most memorable parts of this trip, but our stop at Saab Technologies in Stockholm ended up sticking with me more than I thought it would. Saab isn’t a company most Americans think about day-to-day, but in Sweden it’s almost a household name. […]
The Volvo Example: Volvo is known worldwide for Swedish safety and engineering. However, when selling outside of Scandinavia, they have to customize heavily. In the US, they build larger SUVs with bigger cup holders and stronger hybrid engines to fit long American road trips. In other global markets with poor roads or heavy traffic, they have […]
