Hello again, Gerald and Jessica here again from Stockholm. Previously we touched on the corporate culture and office structure. This time we will look at the sustainability of several companies. Sandvik is a high tech engineering group that … [Continue reading]
Doing Your Best Is Enough
Posted on June 5, 2013 Written by
In a global environment where everyone is attempting to do everything at once, there still remains companies that believe in specializing in their core competencies and doing it better than anyone else. During our visits to companies such as … [Continue reading]
Experience in Stockholm
Posted on June 4, 2013 Written by
Gloria and I went to the Vasa Museum in Stockholm, which was so amazing. On 10 August 1628, Vasa set sail on her maiden voyage and sank in Stockholm harbour. When we saw Vasa in the museum, we thought it is so beautiful and magnificent, but when we … [Continue reading]
2016 – 2023, For a Fee
Posted on June 3, 2013 Written by
The future is an intangible thing. But in Stockholm, companies are drawing tangible results by predicting it. The first company that Jeff and I visited on Monday was a consulting agency in the business of helping other companies become leaders in … [Continue reading]
Talent Management in Stockholm
Posted on June 3, 2013 Written by
Jared and I met two very unique consulting firms today with our Business in Scandinavia class. While both companies focus on different areas of strategy and innovation, both have been able to help various companies assess and develop their talent to … [Continue reading]
Stockholm – Sweden’s Innovative Consultants
Posted on June 3, 2013 Written by
Surviving in today's global market is serious business. Since large companies have experienced a dramatic decrease in longevity over the past 80 years, it's vital to focus on the future to survive. The average S&P 500 company has only a life span … [Continue reading]
The Character of a Country
Posted on June 3, 2013 Written by
Each person has their own pathway to cultural understanding: food, public transportation, museums, Wikipedia. We both made friends on the plane, before even setting foot on Swedish soil. They were all too happy to share stories and cultural insights … [Continue reading]
The Scandinavian Way
Posted on June 2, 2013 Written by
Hey everyone, this is Team Helsinki checking in live from Stockholm, Sweden! Team Helsinki is comprised of Huntington Beach natives Andrew Tran and Brandon Cook who will be focusing on the organizational differences between American and Scandinavian … [Continue reading]
Scandinavia’s Cultural Influence
Posted on June 1, 2013 Written by
Greetings everyone! Steve Mannix and I represent Team Stockholm and we will provide the latest and greatest information about how culture in Scandinavia affects their management models and their general outlook on their business practices. Along … [Continue reading]
Välkommen till Skandinavien
Posted on June 1, 2013 Written by
Greeting from Jared Dean and Emily Hormuth, aka Team Malmö. Jared is a first year MBA student at Chapman emphasizing in finance. Emily is a first year MBA student at Chapman interested in human capital consulting. Visiting the ABBA museum in … [Continue reading]
