Alumni Perspectives Podcast

Pehr Oscarson, the CEO of the Mekonomen Group discusses about how the client needs are often more in-line regardless of cultural differences than the organization thinks. From a leadership perspective, we discuss how new leaders need and can be grown through open and transparent dialogue, through inspiration, setting the direction and the inherent acceptance of mistakes. Even when faced with a two front battle, including a global pandemic and a huge data breach. 

Join Bev White, the CEO of Harvey Nash Group and Heikki Otsolampi on their jorney talking about how to drive a car. While doing so, they also talk about adjusting to people's concerns when driving change, the social elements of modern technology and how leadership needs to evolve in the years to come.

Leading change, whether from the board or executive team requires communication and scenario work. In this episode Heikki Otsolampi and Timo Ritakallio talk about how communication should drive performance, change and even board work. In addition, the joint work with different scenarios allows organizations to become more agile and adaptable. Listen for more more of Timo's thoughts around leadership.

In this episode, Heikki and Anne discuss about the meaning of psychological safety when driving change, whether it is during a crisis or as part of "normal" operation. 

Discussion between Heikki and Hilmar about how to lead diverse organization, the meaning of non-formal education in individuals competencies and how gaming is changing our past times.

Danny Feltmann Esperesen is a Nordic consumer business leader. Innovation is a process that is often seen as a tough thing to systematically run. Yet Danny has an excellent view on how different businesses are running their leadership in enabling innovation, also for companies that are not based on innovation like fast fashion or technology. Discussion topics revolve around creating an environment that supports innovation.

Leading others is like the creation of fine wine. In this episode, Heikki Otsolampi and Philippe Schaus, CEO of Moet Hennessy discuss how nurturing others create resilient, adaptive and creative individuals. Just like wine. Fine wines are created in long term, and in such a manner is Moet Hennessy lead as well. “We lead the business for eternity.”