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]
Building a World that Lasts
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
A few days, a couple of plane rides and two cities ago, Jeff and I had the chance to visit one of the most profound companies I have ever witnessed: Ericsson. Perhaps this should not be surprising, as the telecommunication giant has played a pivotal … [Continue reading]
The Open Workplace Environment
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
Over the past week, Gerald and I have gone to a variety of different companies including from "all things internet" at Ziggy Creative Colony, Klarna, Ericcson and Saab (military and defense products). Each company has its own unique office … [Continue reading]
Ericsson’s Hiring Practices
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
Visiting Ericsson’s campus in Stockholm was a memorable experience. Ericsson has always been ahead of their time in technology developments, but what is also compelling is their growing investment in computer science engineers for their Research and … [Continue reading]
Diversity Visits at Sweden
Posted on June 8, 2013 Written by
Our group visits different fields of companies,such as: Ericsson, KLARNA,SANDVIK,EVEO and SAAB AERO. Those companies are doing their best to fulfill their goals with high technology and high enthusiasm. Some of the companies are using 3D printing. … [Continue reading]
The Do-It-Yourself Culture of Scandinavia
Posted on June 8, 2013 Written by
Throughout our visit, we’ve taken notice that Swedish businesses have a tendency to spend special attention to pushing tasks onto the consumer, or looking for solutions, which use less human capital entirely in the product or service process. The … [Continue reading]
It’s all about the package.
Posted on June 8, 2013 Written by
Upon entering Sweden, we were exposed to the everyday lives of Swedish citizens. Immediately, we noticed that there was an air of simplicity to the daily habits we observed. People are pragmatic in their dress, wearing sneakers everywhere, to … [Continue reading]
