17. December 2021
For us at Nordic Minds, working together as a team is essential. In October, we organized a team event in St. Peter Ording. Jasmin Christensen-Matassa explains how we refined our values and committed to our purpose.
Welcome to the Nordic Minds corporate blog, dedicated to modern leadership, executive search, board services, and cross-cultural collaboration.
We at Nordic Minds provide expert executive search and advisory services, connecting organizations with exceptional talent and assisting in CEO succession planning, ensuring a clear strategic course for success. Scandinavia and the DACH region are our main focal points, but our extensive global networks enable us to swiftly identify the right candidates for any prolific position.
Our seasoned consultants combine a wealth of experience in various industries and countries – and they share their expertise here on our blog.
Whether you want to dive deep into the concept of Nordic leadership and the Scandinavian management style or like to explore our latest insights on cross-cultural work and career development, team building and company culture, as well as executive search, headhunting, and knowledge management in recruiting – you came to the right place.
Join us as we unravel the intricacies of modern leadership, empowering you to evolve as a leader and make informed decisions that drive your organization's success in an ever-evolving business landscape.
23. November 2021
Finnish Nordic Minds consultant Hannele Maijala shares her experiences and insights on working cross-culturally as a Finn in Germany. Hannele gives advice on how to overcome cultural and communicative barriers – and explains what’s to gain.
21. October 2021
Hiring someone unsuitable has implications that most organizations don’t even think about. The real cost of a bad hire goes far beyond financial aspects. But there are a few steps that can be taken to minimize the risk.
21. September 2021
If you want to advance in your career and make a real difference, you have to work smoothly and productively with others. Here are good reasons to foster teamwork - and how to implement it.
22. June 2021
In today's age, sustainability is a huge issue. Looking at it from my perspective – as a part of Gen Z – the demand for change has become increasingly noticeable. That is true for the business world as well.
28. May 2021
Even the best leaders are not immune to errors. But there is one mistake that impacts the entire company, even though it could easily be avoided: leadership is not about excellence – it is about other people.
30. April 2021
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 radically disrupted our lives. And it hasn't left the professional sphere unaffected: more working from home – including a recalibration of work-life balance as well as management transformations – job losses in certain industries, rising demands in others.
12. March 2021
Nordic company culture with flat hierarchies yields a high level of adaptability. We talked to three Nordic executives. They share their experiences on what employees in other corporate cultures need to get used to when it comes to Nordic leadership.
30. October 2020
This spring, lockdowns all over Europe showed us how much businesses still relied on physical contact both within their organizations and towards their customers. Nordic Minds talked to two experts from the Nordics about digital innovation in times of crisis within retail. They shared their views on how physical stores and e-commerce together can create a healthy retail brand but also pointed out the major challenges.
16. July 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic and the political measures that followed have also had an impact on the Eastern European labor markets. Over the course of April, we asked our clients and partners, mainly manufacturing companies, how they were dealing with the situation. Read about their status quo and measures in the region.
25. June 2020
More than ever it’s a candidate driven market now and in order to sign the best talents, recruiters need to keep up with the modern methods of talent acquisition. At the same time, candidates need to check a few more boxes these days, too. Beyond the right skill set and experience, hiring companies are especially looking for people that are a fit from a cultural and personality perspective.
11. June 2020
The objectives of advisory boards vary from company to company. Some companies are interested in information about new technical developments, others hope to strengthen their ties to politics or foster their reputation. But an advisory board can also help to develop knowledge of foreign markets and to understand the business culture of a specific target country.