To see what European business could become, look to the Nordics
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To see what European business could become, look to the Nordics
Its great strength lies in fostering large-scale international corporations, like Tetra Pak (the world’s largest food-packaging company), H&M (the second largest clothing retailer in the world), industrial engineering firm Atlas Copco, Eriksson, Volvo, and that global chain of marriage graveyards, IKEA. In fact, almost half of the largest compa
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have companies and employ thousands of people—but the majority of Swedish Finns are ordinary people. The bad boy is definitely Wahlroos. He is the most famous capitalist in Finland and every time he says something it makes the headlines.”
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when we look at stock market valuation or profitability, the answer is the same: growth and long-term profit no longer come from relentless industrialism. And organizations that achieve extraordinary customer service rankings find a way to embrace humanity as well.
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I’ve met with dozens of these companies now, and the story is the same. They make a great product and nail their positioning—and then they’re off to the races.
many of these businesses could benefit from the fresh approach and skillset of the next generation of entrepreneurs. There is a lot of opportunity inside small companies that operate on legacy systems, never upgraded to lean business models, or never developed sales teams or effective online marketing.