Companies in the region have many strengths to build on, and challenges to face, as they chart their course for the coming decade. We share here our high-level perspective on the starting point for Nordic companies for each imperative and the implications for business leaders in the region to prepare their companies for the next decade.
While the “green shift” has been on Norwegian business leaders’ agenda for several years, we are now starting to see real impact. Companies are shifting their approach to sustainability from avoiding negative consequences to building competitive advantages through green efficiency (increased resource efficiency) or green growth (innovation in products or services).
What role will Sweden play in the 21st century? Will its society and companies be able to constantly reinvent themselves, and against the increasing competition of the global challengers? A strategy for Sweden needs to be solidly founded on setting the right priorities, enabling the creation of both wealth and well-being. This report is available in English and Swedish.
The Nordic countries are losing their competitiveness, and a transformation is needed to change direction. We believe that by addressing the workforce gap—caused by the aging population—and by stimulating the most productive industries, the Nordics could return to a path of healthy economic growth.
Collaborations between large established companies and small innovative newcomers rarely involve “and they lived happily ever after” scenarios. But the right foundation can greatly increase their chances of success.
While many corporate leaders anticipate an impending economic downturn, BCG’s Martin Reeves believes this expectation is based on four dangerous assumptions—not facts.
To sustain long-term growth, organizations need to carefully select their strategies, leadership teams, competencies, and organizational models.
To meet the changes brought forth by economic nationalism and digital technologies, global companies must rethink the solutions they sell—and how they sell these solutions to local markets.
