A Nordic adventure begins
From April 1, QVARTZ is officially part of Bain & Company. Now a new adventure begins, as we combine our businesses to redefine what companies in the Nordics should expect from a trusted advisor. Read more.
Creative problem-solving in Africa
There is never just one way to solve a problem. An open and creative mind is key to finding brilliant solutions that might not seem obvious at first glance.
A 93-year-old start-up
“Digital is not a ‘thing’ that lives in some corner of the company, but rather something we all need to embrace.” - Christian Birk, B&O
QVARTZ Germany wins prestigious award
The QVARTZ team in Germany has just received the prestigious Hidden Champion award for being the leading consultancy in "People Centricity".
An exchange of views
What is the major difference between working at a consulting firm in Sydney or in Copenhagen?
Working from home
Just like our clients, the COVID-19 crisis has forced us to rapidly adjust to a work-from-home modus. Based on an internal survey, we present six actions you can do to mitigate the most pressing challenges when working from home is the new normal.
A season for celebrations
This year, Christmas came early for 24 compañeros who celebrated their well-earned promotions last Friday.
A life-saving operation
“There were so many things that we quickly realized had to be instantly changed, simplified and streamlined, because the complexity was killing us.” - Jakob Riis, Falck
A senior perspective
The opportunity to return to her Nordic roots in a company with entrepreneurial spirit while still serving major clients around the globe is what made Partner Anna Månsson join the QVARTZ civilization two years ago. Learn more about her story.
The floating future of wind energy
Floating offshore turbines hold the potential of being a game-changer that will take our generation of wind power to the next level.
From London to Kolkata
“If you are willing to look at the consequences, then you can really create the life you want.” - Lisbeth Johansen, LittleBigHelp
E-commerce in SEA: Why do consumer brands struggle to gain traction?
The potential for and hype about e-commerce in South-East Asia is enormous. But data shows that the climb is not as steep as predicted. In this perspective, QVARTZ and Lion & Lion look into the developments and implications of e-commerce for consumer brands in the SEA market.
Listening to the winds of change
Last week, we had the privilege of listening to one of those stories that leave a mark. Our Copenhagen office was packed with +150 captivated people when Henrik Poulsen came by to tell about his incredible journey from business student in Aarhus to CEO of Ørsted
You reap what you sow
“Spend sufficient time talking to people on all levels in the organization to really understand them.” - Bent Axelsen, Yara
Creating social impact in Zimbabwe
Morten, Søren and Salomon have been in Zimbabwe to support ZADT by reviewing their strategy and business models, and optimize their fundraising process.
Close relations through projects, books and bikes
Meet QVARTZ Compañero Vilhelm Vig Nielsen.
An agile operating model for the rapidly changing digital world
Today's large corporations can become leaders in the digital world if they dare to rethink their approach to strategy and embrace the agile operating model. Read QVARTZ and Vertical's recent white paper to find out how.
Combining heart and mind
Four years ago, QVARTZ Partner Thomas Nyheim was looking for the opportunity to combine his passion for renewable energy with his spike in strategy consulting. That led him to QVARTZ.
When the going gets tough
“It’s clear that diversity in the workforce is a decisive factor for the competitiveness and success of any enterprise. This is why diversity is good business and everybody’s business.” - Leonie Hillebrecht, DEA
Clicking into team Q
Ole Kahrs is new Partner at the Oslo office. He joins us with more than two decades of experience from the management consulting industry. His strong track record within private equity, energy and other sectors will be instrumental in QVARTZ' growth journey.
How China will shape the future of autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles are a hot topic all around the world. So far, most of the public attention has been on the efforts of American and European companies to develop the required technology. However, in the past 2-3 years, an entire ecosystem of Chinese companies has emerged, and the authors of our latest white paper are convinced that China will soon become a leading force in the area of autonomous vehicles. Find out why.
Re:think
“More and more investors are understanding sustainability as a true value driver.” - Stephanie Hubold