4Apr2016
by: Devin Kate Pope
…40:17 Jari isn’t one to mince words, I think we’ve established that, but he has some particularly strong thoughts on motivation and monetary rewards. He says that money “erodes motivation” and punishment or promotion are also bad motivators. Good motivators are meaning in work, learning opportunities, and autonomy. 42:34 To close out the episode, Jari gives a manifesto of sorts. He believes in giving the power to the people who actually solve problems and creating environments where people learn. He highly values finding meaning in work and life because “if something is meaningless, it’s menial.” He believes in human potential and hope in the face of living in “disturbing times.” Links for the episode: Vijay Govindarajan’s Three Box Strategy Model Nordic Business Forum Nordic Business Forum SWEDEN Trainers’ House Stronghold Links for the podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosslevelpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bosslevelpod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/boss-level/id1041885043 Website: http://www.bosslevelpodcast.com Sami Honkonen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SamiHonkonen [sam id=”4″ codes=”true”]…
1Nov2023
by: Timo Mansikka-aho
…and connect and communicate with customers.” The broad and diverse nature of AI, highlighted by Info-Tech’s research and use cases, presents both a world of opportunities and challenges in pinpointing its most effective application within an enterprise. Beyond just implementation, the governance of AI presents its own set of difficulties, for which IT leaders must bear the responsibility. FIDO Alliance study reveals growing demand for password alternatives as AI-fueled phishing attacks rise The FIDO Alliance published its third annual Online Authentication Barometer, which gathers insights into the state of online authentication in ten countries across the globe. New to the Barometer this year, FIDO Alliance has begun tracking consumer perception of threats and scams online in a bid to understand anticipated threat levels globally. 54% of people have noticed an increase in suspicious messages and scams online, while 52% believe these have become more sophisticated. Threats are seen to be…
16Aug2013
by: Nordic Business Forum
…belief in the concept. — I thought it might become a top 100 visited website on the internet,” says Jimmy. If at First You Don’t Succeed His earlier ventures didn’t succeed, proving that the old adage is true: if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. In 1996, Wales co-founded the dot.com company, Bomis with Tim Shell. Bomis stood for Bitter Old Men in Suits, and featured “web rings” around popular search terms among male users. Trying to find the company’s website proves futile, as it has virtually disappeared despite having served as support for Nupedia and Wikipedia. Before creating Wikipedia, Wales founded Nupedia, his first attempt at creating a free online Encyclopedia. Nupedia was a total failure. Articles didn’t appear on it. The difference between Nupedia and Wikipedia is that it had a system, which required very qualified contributors, and it took too long to write articles. “It…
16May2016
by: Devin Kate Pope
…it’s not just about listening to complaints. 13:36 What happens after you talk with customers? Melissa explains her experiment driven project management approach and shares an example of a surprisingly successful experiment. 19:01 Sami asks Melissa to share her gripes about the product management world at the moment. One big one is dealing with stakeholders; another one is that businesses don’t kill features. 23:27 What makes a good product manager? Melissa sums it up as a drive to figure out user problems – and explains how she incorporates the Toyota Kata method into her approach. 29:52 To wrap up the episode, Melissa and Sami discuss the huge role upper management plays in product management. Links for the episode: melissaperri.com @lissijean Håkan Forss and the Toyota Kata metaprocess Links for the podcast: Mailing list: http://eepurl.com/P0dpf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosslevelpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bosslevelpod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/boss-level/id1041885043 Website: http://www.bosslevelpodcast.com Sami Honkonen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SamiHonkonen Sami’s blog: http://www.samihonkonen.com…
3Feb2015
by: Tuomas Liisanantti
…visit. “The most likely explanation for these phenomena is that this type of advertising content is effective at resolving consumer uncertainty about whether the advertised product fits their needs,” they explain. According to Nielsen survey data, 27 percent of tablet and smartphone users look up product info when an ad airs and 22 percent look up coupons or deals related to ads they watch. “One clear recommendation is that advertisers seeking to stimulate immediate online response might want to avoid heavy use of imagery content in their advertisements,” Liaukonyte, Teixeira and Wilbur point out. References and more to read: Liaukonyte, Jura, Thales Teixeira, and Kenneth C. Wilbur. “Television Advertising and Online Shopping.” (2014). Available online: here Nielsen (2012) State of the Media: Advertising & Audiences Part 2. Available online: here Study shows how to open wallets of Web-surfing TV watchers (Cornell Chronicle). Retrieved from: http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/2015/01/study-shows-how-open-wallets-web-surfing-tv-watchers TNS Connected Life survey: http://www.tnsglobal.com/press-release/connected-life-tv-press-release…
22Aug2022
by: Timo Mansikka-aho
…Tom Okman | Nord Security Providing online privacy and security on a global scale in a world where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues, Nord Security has a mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere. Fredrik Haga | Dune Analytics Providing online privacy and security on a global scale in a world where safety and trust have been compromised by cybercrime and data protection issues, Nord Security has a mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere. Davis Siksnans | Printful Printful is an on-demand printing and warehousing company that helps brands scale their businesses without inventory risks. The company fulfills and ships custom clothing, accessories, and home items – each item is made only when someone orders it. Martin Schütt | Askeladden A&CO consists of business developers, analysts, marketers, tech developers, finance…
20Aug2015
by: Anniina Turunen
…H&M career professional worked in production before transitioning to sustainability in 2010. Her background in both fields, as well as her extensive network and influence will continue to make her a pioneer in incorporating sustainability into the customer offering. Cristina Stenbeck – Chairman of Kinnevik Swedish-American businesswoman Cristina Stenbeck sits atop one of Sweden’s largest family-controlled companies. She is the principal owner and executive chairman of Investment Kinnevik, a company that invests primarily in technology-based services for consumers. Kinnevik has major holdings in roughly 50 companies operating in over 80 countries, with a distinct focus on growth markets. Its largest stakes are in companies such as teleoperators Tele2 and Millicom, online shoe and clothing retailer Zalando, online startup builder Rocket Internet, and Swedish digital entertainment company Modern Times Group (MTG). Stenbeck began honing her leadership skills when she joined the board of Invik & Co, a subsidiary of Kinnevik at…
17Oct2023
by: Timo Mansikka-aho
…cash pour in. The setup changes completely when times get tough, and the ship must be saved from sinking. While we are not quite there yet, the time has come for the leaders to step up and start swimming. Even against the current, if that is what it takes to get their respective companies back on the winning track. That is why the theme for the 2024 Nordic Business Forum is Courageous Leadership. As the event organizers say, “we need leaders like you who dare to innovate, disrupt, and make a difference.” In other words, we need those who are not afraid of choosing their own paths, no matter what everyone else does. Simply because those are the paths which will eventually lead to big victories. For any company to thrive under circumstances like these, it must beat the odds and win big. Next September, you will learn from a…
5May2016
by: Devin Kate Pope
…shares his definition of leadership, and it’s all about context. That context can change over the years, but it’s important for teams to know it. Sami also asks about Transferwise’s onboarding process. 30:45 Nilan and Sami discuss the good (and not so good) parts of using the net promoter score (NPS) to grow Transferwise. 33:15 What are some key things companies need to get right to succeed? Be clear on the problem you’re solving, and be clear on the insight you have that no one else has. Nilan also touches on the unique challenges that face a company in the financial tech sector. Links for the episode: TransferWise Nilan Peiris on Twitter Sponsor links: Vijay Govindarajan’s Three Box Strategy Model Nordic Business Forum Nordic Business Forum SWEDEN Links for the podcast: Mailing list: http://eepurl.com/P0dpf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosslevelpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bosslevelpod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/boss-level/id1041885043 Website: http://www.bosslevelpodcast.com Sami Honkonen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SamiHonkonen Sami’s blog: http://www.samihonkonen.com…
28Jun2016
by: Devin Kate Pope
…all about understanding businesses as value networks and treating customer contact as an interaction process. 24:17 Sami and Esko discuss how to help make organizations themselves more agile, not what the organization does, but the whole structure. Different parts of the company need different things, but overall flexibility should be the goal. 26:12 Esko lays out his three principles for designing a new company (1. Understand that everything is relational. 2. Plan to grow the demand side. 3. Create network effects.) and explains how he thinks about work. 30:19 Sami and Esko discuss how curiosity brings success in life, and how that ties in with the idea that work is learning and learning is work. Links for the episode: Esko Kilpi on Twitter Esko Kilpi on Medium Links for the podcast: Mailing list: http://eepurl.com/P0dpf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bosslevelpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/bosslevelpod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/boss-level/id1041885043 Website: http://www.bosslevelpodcast.com Sami Honkonen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SamiHonkonen Sami’s blog: http://www.samihonkonen.com…
18Aug2016
by: Denise Wall
…story is also a classic tech sector rags-to-riches saga that has seen him go from flipping burgers at a local Burger King fast food outlet to sitting atop one of the world’s most innovative tech companies. The idea for an online payments facilitator failed to gain traction initially, but Siemiatkowski and his co-founders went on to establish Klarna in 2005, surrendering a sizeable chunk of the business in exchange for a modest initial stake of 60,000 euros to get it off the ground. The company’s business proposition satisfied a yawning gap in the online transactions market, and saw it reach profitability in 2006, just one year after establishment. Today, payments enabler Klarna facilitates in excess of USD 11 billion in online sales (2014), employs 1,400 and commands 10% of the e-commerce market in Northern Europe. It accounts for 40% of all e-commerce sales in its native Sweden. The company serves…
19Apr2016
by: Devin Kate Pope
…sense when Aaron says that he fell in love with work design and wanted to help companies tackle their big problems. 5:08 Why is it that when cities get bigger, they become more efficient, and with companies it’s the exact opposite? Sami and Aaron discuss some reasons. 8:04 Aaron starts his definition of complex adaptive systems by explaining the difference between complicatedness and complexity. His example is that a wristwatch is complicated, whereas traffic is complex. Much is unknown/uncontrolled when dealing with complex systems. 9:48 Sami and Aaron discuss how drawing parallels between complex adaptive systems and a company can be very useful. Two big points here are that some things are uncontrollable and that people need to be in smaller groups to work efficiently. 13:15 One complaint against having many smaller groups working within a company is inefficiency. Aaron says it happens, but the tradeoff is worthwhile. Sami and…
