During our lunch break in Oula, we stumbled upon a small, outdoor market. It was very similar to a farmers market where local merchants sell their goods and specialty items. One merchant in particular caught our attention: a candy maker. She had … [Continue reading]
Helsinki, Finland – Underground City
Posted on June 6, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
The first leg of our Scandinavia trip was in Helsinki, Finland. We were there all of 2 minutes and then we left for Sweden. It's a shame that we didn't get to stick around a little bit longer because when I googled Helsinki, Finland and … [Continue reading]
Kone
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Can reduction in energy consumption incentivize LEED Certified builders to chose KONE elevators? KONE is betting yes. Hot off the launch of the new Monospace elevator, which reduces energy consumption by 20%, this Finland based company is committed … [Continue reading]
Organizational Behavior in the Nest of the Mighty Eagle
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The mobile application Angry Birds has become a worldwide phenomenon. During our short stay in Helsinki the group was fortunate enough to visit Rovio Entertainment, they are the creators of this simple yet addicting game. Intense branding efforts … [Continue reading]
Swedish Parliament Member, Sven-Erik Bucht
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Discussing Haparanda-Torino a single city divided by an international border. Sven described the unique nature of these two politically distinct, but culturally aligned cities. Found out more at their website: … [Continue reading]
Anthony Okuogume from Kemi-Torino University
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Anthony Okuogume told us about an exciting new idea he has for one of his university level courses. He hopes to use a wiki to create a book on managing organizations. This project will build on the success that has already been realized from … [Continue reading]
Jooga Yoga and Pilates Studio
Posted on June 5, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Jooga Pilates and Yoga studio is a quaint and serene escape located in the heart of downtown Helsinki that offers an atmosphere that is conducive to quieting the mind and centering the body. The studio is located in the basement of a three … [Continue reading]
3D Internet at the Center for Internet Excellence in Oulu Finland
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We love Angry Birds!!!
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Rovio is an entertainment media company and creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Founded in 2003 as a mobile game development studio, the company has developed several award-winning titles for various mobile platforms. In 2009, … [Continue reading]
Scandinavian Employee Quality of Life
Posted on May 24, 2012 Written by Leave a Comment
Is Scandinavian employee quality of life better than the U.S.? Yes, according to our research from various news articles, the quality of life for the employees of Scandinavian companies has been said to be greater than U.S counterparts. However, we … [Continue reading]
