On our second day of visiting companies, Mark and I came across a very interesting company called Eveo that deals with assisting home care to the elderly and disabled. Catering mostly to Sweden’s large immigrant population of approximately one … [Continue reading]
The Sustainability of People
Posted on June 13, 2013 Written by
One of the most memorable trips during our adventure in Sweden has to be when Scott and I were inducted into the brand behind the Volvo Car Group. From learning the history behind the brand to the reasons the company is legendary in making cars … [Continue reading]
Challenging the Core Business Model
Posted on June 13, 2013 Written by
Scandinavian companies, as our team has come to realize recently, tend to stick out in regards to their longevity and ability to change quickly with macroeconomic trends. This characteristic can be seen as a major difference between the American … [Continue reading]
Two days left
Posted on June 12, 2013 Written by
We visited Volvo when we was in Gothenburg, we experienced a different factory tour and tested the 2014's new cars which was pretty cool! That was a perfect day in Volvo. When we were in the factory, we saw so many robots working there, actually … [Continue reading]
From Gothenburg
Posted on June 12, 2013 Written by
Hello again from Gothenburg, Sweden's second city! Here is an update of the companies we visited along with some interesting insights. Chalmers Innovation Chalmers Innovation is a non-profit founded in 1997 with a donation from Sten A. … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
The Swedish Inside Voice
Posted on June 10, 2013 Written by
As you walk through the various offices located at companies such as Klarna, Ziggy Creative Company, and even the noisy subway, you will find that Swedes are very quiet and tend to keep to themselves. It would feel out of place to see Swedes speaking … [Continue reading]
Social media helping internal communication.
Posted on June 10, 2013 Written by
The social media world is connecting companies to the outside market more and more these days. However, it's also an avenue for companies to communicate internally as well. This is a social media evolution that is going to spread like wild fire for … [Continue reading]
Diverse drinking
Posted on June 10, 2013 Written by
In Sweden, as in the U.S., people are bombarded by advertisements - in public transportation, on television, on billboards on the side of the street. There are ads for a variety of products in many industries and the general aesthetic is generally … [Continue reading]
