EGN Switzerland https://egn.com/ch/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:42:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://egn.com/ch/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2019/12/Group-186.png EGN Switzerland https://egn.com/ch/ 32 32 A Cautious Economic Landscape for late 2025: Optimism and Unpredictable Players https://egn.com/ch/a-cautious-economic-landscape-for-late-2025-optimism-and-unpredictable-players/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:36:59 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/a-cautious-economic-landscape-for-late-2025-optimism-and-unpredictable-players/ The final months of 2025 bring both cautious optimism and significant uncertainty for the global economy. Chief Economist Las Olsen highlights how moderate growth, shifting U.S. dynamics, and major European investments shape the outlook — while unpredictable political risks and trade tensions remain potential disruptors.

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]]> Southern European power outage shows why we need to be crisis-ready https://egn.com/ch/southern-european-power-outage-shows-why-we-need-to-be-crisis-ready/ Mon, 26 May 2025 11:19:55 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/southern-european-power-outage-shows-why-we-need-to-be-crisis-ready/ Critical infrastructure can fail – crisis expert Jonas Muñoz Sylvest helps Danish organisations and companies prepare for the worst When the power goes out, everything comes to a halt. That became clear in Southern Europe recently, when a widespread blackout hit several countries, including Spain and Portugal. It wasn’t the first time such an eventContinue reading "Southern European power outage shows why we need to be crisis-ready"

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]]> Why peer groups outperform traditional courses. https://egn.com/ch/why-peer-groups-outperform-traditional-courses/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:14:09 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/ledelseskursus-eller-netvaerk-hvad-giver-mest-vaerdi/ The Short-Term Impact of Courses and Seminars Fades Compared to the Continuous Development You Get from a Peer Group You might have experienced it yourself. You attend an inspiring course or seminar and return to work full of energy and new ideas—only to find yourself back to business as usual just two days later. InContinue reading "Why peer groups outperform traditional courses."

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]]> AI and sustainability: Futurist helps navigate in times of change https://egn.com/ch/ai-and-sustainability-futurist-helps-navigate-in-times-of-change/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:49:25 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/ai-and-sustainability-futurist-helps-navigate-in-times-of-change/ Five questions for the futurist: Henrik Larsson Broman answers on supertrends and leadership report. Henrik Larsson Broman is a futurist, researcher, speaker, trend analyst, sales expert, and author of the book “Supertrends.” For over 20 years, he has conducted numerous research projects and trend analyses to better understand how companies should navigate into the futureContinue reading "AI and sustainability: Futurist helps navigate in times of change"

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]]> Charlottes peer group fosters both personal and business growth https://egn.com/ch/charlottes-peer-group-fosters-both-personal-and-business-growth/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:50:18 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/charlottes-peer-group-fosters-both-personal-and-business-growth/ When Charlotte Stahlschmidt had to make a difficult decision on behalf of her company, she sought help and support from her network. Charlotte Stahlschmidt is the HR Director at BHJ, an international supplier of sustainable products. With this position comes both significant responsibility and major decisions. So, when she was faced with deciding where certainContinue reading "Charlottes peer group fosters both personal and business growth"

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]]> Why a burnt-out CEO can ruin your whole company https://egn.com/ch/why-a-burnt-out-ceo-can-ruin-your-whole-company/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:30:17 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/?p=13756 Most CEOs work in high pressured jobs, but the risk of burning out puts the whole company in danger. Katie Maycock specializes in helping not just the CEO but the organization as a whole to manage stress and increase performance. Burnout specialist Katie Maycock has seen it before. The exhausted CEO whose unintentional apathy tricklesContinue reading "Why a burnt-out CEO can ruin your whole company"

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]]> How do we create belongingness in a hostile environment? https://egn.com/ch/how-do-we-create-belongingness-in-a-hostile-environment/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:42:56 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/?p=13748 Anne-Marie Finch might just have found a way to eliminate hostile work environments. It starts with you but is all about creating belongingness for all of us. “Two and a half years ago, I made a bold decision to leave a high-paying job. The constant sight of unhappy employees took its toll on me. DespiteContinue reading "How do we create belongingness in a hostile environment?"

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]]> Why are attracting great talent and delivering great customer service co dependent https://egn.com/ch/why-are-attracting-great-talent-so-important/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:39:57 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/?p=13744 According to customer service and leadership expert Linda Moir, recruiting the right talent is the biggest issue facing all sectors, and customer service is both the problem and the solution. “Attracting the right talent is one of the most important issues facing all industries today,” says Linda Moir. She notes that across various sectors, both publicContinue reading "Why are attracting great talent and delivering great customer service co dependent"

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]]> Pennanen’s Peer Group provides much needed sparring in an isolated role https://egn.com/ch/pennanens-peer-group-provides-much-needed-sparring-in-an-isolated-role/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:36:28 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/?p=13740 As an executive assistant, Jennamaria Pennanen is used to a fast-paced, ever-changing job. Sparring with her peer group has become essential in navigating the demands of her role. Having joined the peer group in September, less than a year ago, Jennamaria shares her experience:   “I was on maternity leave when the coordinator contacted me. IContinue reading "Pennanen’s Peer Group provides much needed sparring in an isolated role"

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]]> Johannes Backman’s peer group beats the hell out of academic education https://egn.com/ch/johannes-backmans-peer-group-beats-the-hell-out-of-academic-education/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:14:49 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/johannes-backmans-peer-group-beats-the-hell-out-of-academic-education/ Vice president of Husqvarna Group Johannes Bäckman, is staying on top of his field with the help of his professional peer group. When he first heard about EGN more than 25 years ago, he was working in China. But when he returned to Sweden, he quickly became a part of a peer group. ”It wasContinue reading "Johannes Backman’s peer group beats the hell out of academic education"

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]]> Andreas Normén needed fresh ideas https://egn.com/ch/andreas-normen-needed-fresh-ideas/ Thu, 30 May 2024 07:30:37 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/andreas-normen-needed-fresh-ideas/ After three years of working as a Business Development Manager for Essity, Andreas Normén felt like he needed a different perspective. Then he joined a peer group at EGN. A year ago, Andreas Normén received a recommendation from his manager, who was a member of a peer group at EGN and thought Andreas could findContinue reading "Andreas Normén needed fresh ideas"

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]]> Why the story makes the legend in branding https://egn.com/ch/why-the-story-makes-the-legend-in-branding/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:18:44 +0000 https://egn.com/ch/?p=13605 Gair Maxwell, brand expert, has cracked the code to making any brand legendary. It´s about creating a story. “When the Mona Lisa was hanging in the Louvre some 114 years ago in 1910, there was not much attention to her. But that changed just a year later, when something extraordinary happened,” Gair Maxwell says. ButContinue reading "Why the story makes the legend in branding"

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