Chapman University MBA Travel Course
We visited Nordea and Denmark's National Bank in Copenhagen. These visits were very insightful. Nordea As described earlier in this blog Nordea uses a customer-centric approach which is very sustainable and self-directing business model. Because … [Continue reading]
I can’t believe how fast time flies! Gerald and I had an amazing time in Scandinavia. There was so much to see and so much to do. We would like to share a few observations with you. One of the craziest things that we experienced was the length of the … [Continue reading]
Following our departure from Gotland, we were thinking about our visit to the Bungenäs limestone quarry and how the architect’s design concept for the land fit with the Swede’s minimalism and all around concern for the environment. To begin with, … [Continue reading]
The last day at Copenhagen, we visit the Denmark’s national bank (the central bank). After visit the national bank, we consider the question whether Denmark should join the Eurozone. In our opinion, the question depends on the operation system of … [Continue reading]
The last day in Sweden led to a surprise visit for Mark and I when we visited Stena Line, the private shipping company that has built itself up for the past 50 years to become a major player in the Northern European shipping and green tech markets … [Continue reading]
One of the major highlights of Andrew and I’s trip would undoubtedly be our trip to Volvo Cars. Known for its reputation for focusing on safety, the last Swedish car manufacturer has been through survival trials of its own. After being bought by Ford … [Continue reading]
The final day of our tour of Danish companies led Jeff and I to the halls of wealth at Danmark National Bank in Copenhagen, where we discussed the Euro Zone economic crises and what, if anything, can be done to alleviate the pain that has been … [Continue reading]
Our group had the opportunity to hear the Vice President of Human Resources speak about the impact of mergers on the culture of the company with Ford Motor Company (USA) and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (Chinese). With any merger, it can be hard to … [Continue reading]
On June 12, we go to visit as Stena AB, which is one of the world famous ferry company. The Olsson family is about: Stena Metall AB, Stena AB, and Stena Sessan AB. The Stena AB is about: Stena line, Stena Drilling, Shipping, Stena Property, Stena … [Continue reading]
Our morning at Saab Technologies in Stockholm has by far been my favorite business visit throughout our tour in Scandinavia. I walked in expecting a polished corporate tour and walked out genuinely contemplating about my own future and if it could potentially be here in Stockholm. Our host, Peter Engberg, gave us a tour that […]
Walking into Saab’s showroom, the first thing I noticed was the hardware. The Gripen with the Swedish flag on the tail. Across the room, a T-7A Red Hawk in USAF livery. Two aircraft, two very different customers. Before coming to Sweden, I knew of Saab through the cars. That brand was sold off years ago, […]
We had just spent a couple days in Northern Sweden, particularly the small town of Skelleftea, and this may have been the closest me and Henry have experienced being nearest to the Arctic Circle since I don’t remember my Cruise to Alaska at less than 1 year old. Anyways, when riding over to the Wood […]
