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How Atea’s management group became a TEAM…
As you may have noticed, I have personally witnessed the power of well-functioning teams time and time again. A climate of trust and engagement doesn't happen on its own.At one point during my time at Atea Sverige, I decided on an ambitious approach to see how far we...
Make the most of the days you have!
As we approach Easter, I would like to share some thoughts with you on the theme of "make the most of the days you have ".September 1991 saw the start of what was to become one of the most enjoyable things I have done in my entire professional life.We were seven guys...
Atea – how we overcome the threat of vendors addressing end customers direct …
As you can read in my previous post on Linkedin, Atea came under intense pressure when vendors like HP decided to sell direct to large enterprise customers.We realised that the game was on and that we needed to mobilise all our muscles and brains to find a way to...
One of my all time low experiences…
My journey with Atea Sverige began in 2005 when Atea acquired Martinsson, where I was CEO. As CEO of Atea Sweden, I was introduced to a new business area - "high volume".Atea was the leading reseller in selling high volumes of PCs to both enterprise and public sector...
Atea – winning together with friends
During my long period as CEO of Atea Sverige, I had the privilege of building strong relationships and trust with individuals throughout the company. Despite our extensive presence, with over 2,000 employees across 30 offices, I was known as 'Lasse' to almost...
The right way to transform a company – Use a holistic approach!
Right now, an exciting convergence between IT and operations is underway. Something that I truly appreciate!I always push for major transformation projects to be driven from a holistic perspective. That they are prioritised based on what is best for the company. That...
This is what good looks like!
We are many who were once impressed by Toyota Motor Corporation and their 'lean production.' The concept of 'Kaizen' also comes from Toyota, created by Taiichi Ohno, aiming to drive continuous improvement.That was then - Let's fast forward to February 2024.Today, I...
“Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself”
I am so impressed about the dignity with which the Finnish presidential election has been conducted.In a world where so many seem uninterested in understanding their opponents, it is touching to see how Alexander Stubb leaves his victory celebration to go to his...
Avoid the red zone …
In my role as a sparring partner to CEOs or other senior executives, I often encounter high performers who, not uncommonly (like myself...), are equipped with a certain degree of temperament...A secure environment is a crucial prerequisite for employees to perform at...
The winner takes it all …
I follow with great interest and passion the developments within the IT industry. I clearly see how something that can be termed "super companies" is emerging on a global level.Today, I want to mention three of them: Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft....
Unleashing GenAI – A call to action!
Long story short:1. People tend to do what they did yesterday.2. Gen AI is developing at an incredible rate3. This combination is not perfect ... 😱.Example from this week:1. I met a partner from McKinsey & Company. We were talking about GenAI and we were both...
Faster and faster …
In the world of cars, things are speeding up faster than ever! I've always been fascinated by engines and everything they bring to the table. So, naturally, I've been keeping a close eye on the automotive scene for years.The industry finds itself under unprecedented...