Global reach, Nordic heritage
QVARTZ is determined to change the management consulting industry from within. Read how.
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.
The magic of seeing people grow
To QVARTZ Manager Sofie Knattrup, one of the best things about working in consulting is to see other people grow.
When all the pieces come together
“Dare to employ people who complement you and dare to employ people who you would like to have as your boss.” - Klas Forsström, Sandvik Machining Solutions
A small giant in New York
The Danish embassy in New York spoke with Kent Harrison Søgaard, Engagement Partner at our New York City office, about QVARTZ' ambitions in the Big Apple as well as our Nordic-inspired vision for the future of management consulting in the US.
Sustainability for the win
How can QVARTZ contribute to a more sustainable future? That was the joint theme of the summer edition of the QVARTZ Company Day.
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.
Getting the story across
Robert-Charles Kahn is a communication and leadership coach working with presentation, impact and leadership through emotional intelligence. During his impressive career, he has worked with clients like Adidas, Apple and the United Nations, just to mention a few.
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
To our heroes and heroines
2 new Engagement Partners, 4 new Managers, 11 new Senior Consultants and 2 new Consultants.
Letter to me
“No client and no QVARTZ partner expects a 24-year-old graduate to have deep industry knowledge about anything.”
Re:think
“More and more investors are understanding sustainability as a true value driver.” - Stephanie Hubold
We have a nightmare … and fortunately also a dream
“A human being who gets a deep sense of meaning from the work that he or she is doing is much more productive and efficient than someone who is merely satisfied.” - Morten Albæk
Hang ten or hang loose
True to tradition, a group of ocean-loving compañeros, alumni and Vertipals traveled to the Surf Castle in Peniche, Portugal, for the annual QVARTZ Surf Trip.
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
A senior perspective
QVARTZ Partner Gaute Andreassen spent the first many years of his career in management consulting and then decided that he was all done with consulting. But things changed when he was introduced to QVARTZ.
Postcard from QVARTZ: Helping immigrants and refugees in Texas
This spring, we have spent eight weeks in Texas working with the RAICES offices in San Antonio, Austin and Dallas.
The automotive aftermarket
The automotive aftermarket is undergoing a gradual but profound change. In a few years, the market will look completely different.
Housewarming in the Lion City
Recently, we moved from the Marina Center to a charming shophouse on the historic Tanjong Pagar Road. This called for a proper celebration, so we invited clients, colleagues and friends to join us for a housewarming.
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
Fusing data analytics and business understanding
Jens Friis Hjortegaard, Partner in QVARTZ Analytics, discusses the immense potential of combining data analytics and business understanding in a recent Computerworld article.
Turning fiction into fact
Meet Bjarke Ingels, Danish architect wonder kid and founder of Bjarke Ingels Group.
You reap what you sow
“Spend sufficient time talking to people on all levels in the organization to really understand them.” - Bent Axelsen, Yara