Value creation and commercial viability in startups

I have been involved with start ups and smaller companies for over 10 years now and there is still nothing like the energy which comes from people living and breathing their passion. For me, and most other founders, being able to work within the exact field and do the exact things that we are passionate about is what truly creates a meaningful work life. Most founders also dream about being able...

McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain – 5 tips to make a decision

Are you in a situation where you are thinking about which management consulting firms that you would like to work at? You have already narrowed it down to McKinsey vs BCG vs Bain? I was in the exact same position some years ago and in this blog post I will give advice on how to decide. I will tell you what you should focus on, what you should not focus on and how to come to the best decision for...

Balancing leadership and management

Let us begin to explore this with a question to you: are you a leader or a manager? On surface they both appear the same, don’t they? Both managers and leaders have to lead others and channel organization resources into getting things done. They are responsible for inputs and outcomes and the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which they achieve their goals. Do the roles overlap? Here’s...