The Future of Organizational Behavior

From some of our recent meetings it appears that the future is looking bright for those who prefer to work away from their offices. Geographical freedom is gaining traction as the internet allows everyone to do everything from everywhere. While at … [Continue reading]

Globalization of Mobile Phones

Today's society is one of infinite connectedness. There are no longer places in the world out of reach from that annoying ringing of a telephone. Some of the more privileged in our society have had the ability to make calls from anywhere with … [Continue reading]

Probably the Best

Da Max

In Scandinavia, modesty is the best policy. We first noticed this upon our arrival in Europe when we observed that the streets and restaurants in Helsinki were relatively quiet, even though there were plenty of people around.  As a group of … [Continue reading]

Talking Trees and Roaming Phones…and no, those aren’t just cool band names

Before being swept away to the wonderful world of Social Media by Prof. Myhr, we were lucky enough to tour Ericcson Studio.   Sure they had trees that talk to you, but the most useful thing they design are cell phone towers.  Not only do they design … [Continue reading]

Cafe Opera – Stockholm

Like most great cities in Europe Stockholm has a very active nightlife with many bars and nightclubs to keep you entertained and engaged with the locals. At the forefront of the nightclub scene is Café Opera, labeled as the best nightspot in all of … [Continue reading]

Piteå – A small town against Luleå

SJS Thinktank reporter Sam Lahham last discussed the merit of Luleå's ambitions to become a fully integrated RFID city. As the project director claimed that the city would go "full steam ahead" and worry about the concerns of privacy later. One has … [Continue reading]

KONE Monospace

While in Finland our group had the great experience to visit KONE headquarters.  KONE is an international company that had revenues of approximately 5,200 Million Euro in 2011.  They specialize in providing elevators, escalators and servicing both … [Continue reading]

Facebook Much?

So…I thought I was obsessed with Facebook, but the Swedes have taken it to entirely new level.  Not only do the ladies love Americans *wink, Swedes in general love Facebook.  I mean love it, like they’re gay for it.  Yeah, like that.  All kidding … [Continue reading]

#1 Paying Job on Forbes,*KoNE*

http://money.msn.com/personal-finance/10-top-paying-us-blue-collar-jobs Put very bluntly we all learned that the escalator in the elevator industry is 50%profit on the servicing and maintinence of elevators...no wonder it made for the #1 … [Continue reading]

Top 10 Things I Learned In Scandinavia

10. Twitter is the best method to hustle an executive (AB) 9.   Don't mess with Finnish-Russian wait staff 8.   The easiest way to anger Santa is to eat reindeer 7.   High school graduations in Sweden are epic.  Don't forget your Captains … [Continue reading]