QVARTZ and Bain & Company sign integration agreement
QVARTZ and the global strategy consulting firm Bain & Company have signed a binding agreement to integrate our Nordic businesses. The deal is now awaiting approval by the antitrust authorities. 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
Ausblick in die Zukunft des öffentlichen Personenverkehrs
Vergangene Woche trafen sich Führungskräfte aus der Automobilindustrie in Amsterdam bei der internationalen VDI-Konferenz zum Thema „Future of Buses“. Automobilexperte und QVARTZ-Partner Dr. Gerhard Nowak hielt die Eröffnungsrede
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.
Perspektive mit Erfahrung
Den größten Teil ihrer Karriere hat QVARTZ-Partnerin Anna Månsson in Deutschland und China verbracht. Die Möglichkeit, zu ihren nordischen Wurzeln, in ein Unternehmen mit großem Unternehmergeist zurückzukehren und gleichzeitig noch immer Großkunden auf der ganzen Welt zu betreuen, hat sie schließlich zu ihrem Einstieg in die QVARTZ-Civilization bewogen.
You reap what you sow
“Spend sufficient time talking to people on all levels in the organization to really understand them.” - Bent Axelsen, Yara
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
Eye of the (Nikki) Tiger
Im angesagten Nikki Tiger Club auf St. Pauli - zwischen Pop-Art und japanisch inspiriertem Ambiente - verbrachten wir einen unvergesslichen Abend mit Gästen von nah und fern bei unserem Club Q.
Disruption schafft neue Perspektiven
Der Gesundheitssektor befindet sich inmitten eines digitalen Wandels, angetrieben durch Patienten und ihre alltäglichen Erfahrungen als Verbraucher. Erwartungen an Service, Komfort und Nutzerfreundlichkeit gleichen denen an Online-Shopping. Ein aktuelles QVARTZ-Whitepaper analysiert diesen und andere digitale Trends im Gesundheitswesen.
Soziale Wirkung in Simbabwe erzielen
Vergangene Woche kehrten Morten Gauslaa, Søren Engelbrekt Nielsen und Salomon Winther Pedersen aus Simbabwe zurück, wo sie die Non-Profit-Organisation Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) unterstützt hatten.
Wenn es hart auf hart kommt
Es ist klar, dass Vielfalt innerhalb der Belegschaft ein entscheidender Faktor für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und den Erfolg eines jeden Unternehmens ist. Aus diesem Grund ist Diversity ein wichtiges Thema, das jeden etwas angeht. - Leonie HIllebrecht, DEA
Close relations through projects, books and bikes
Meet QVARTZ Compañero Vilhelm Vig Nielsen.
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