"A unique manual or handbook about
development of businesses in time. Sweden needs more of that. Exciting
reading which confirms everything I believe in. My respects." Leif Åke
Nilsson, vice president Human Resources ABB.
"The turnaround of Studsvik is one of the most
remarkable turnaround any Swedish organisation has experienced. There is a lot
to be learnt." Hans G Forsberg, Professor and President of the Royal Swedish
Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA.
"Theory put to practice. A consistent strategic
achievement with human traits" Sigge Haraldsson, vice president Tetra Pack. |
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"Studsvik has developed during the 1990s from a governmental research institution, threatened of being closed, to a profitable commercial enterprise active in the nuclear energy service market. The revolution Studsvik went through was built on a culture of mutual confidence between the employees and the leader.
The authors describe the fundamental concept of leadership which is similar for the different enterprises despite their differences in their fields of activities. They discuss the concept of business culture in general terms and point out the importance that the heart and the mind harmonize."
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