Book launch and conversation: How can trust spur Swedish innovation?
Photo by: Martin Magntorn
Note! This event will be held in Swedish
Join us for the launch of "The Trust Principle" at Ragnar, Stockholm School of Economics. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of trust-based leadership and its transformative power in today's organizations.
Date and time: August 20, 17.00-19.00
Location: Ragnar, Stockholm School of Economics
About the book: During the past decades, management control systems have expanded, leading many employees to experience diminishing autonomy and commitment. "The Trust Principle" offers an alternative, asserting that trust is the foundation for success in most types of organizations. Highlighting prominent Swedish business leaders from the 1970s onward, but also the Swedish tech wonder and ‘The New Economy’, it underscores the historical significance of trust in the success of Swedish businesses. Authored by renowned researcher Louise Bringselius, this book presents twelve concrete strategies for implementing trust-based management. It urges a shift in focus from control to support, from hierarchy to teamwork, and from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention. In doing so, "The Trust Principle" provides a roadmap for creating courageous and innovative organizations, building on a strong Swedish management tradition.
About the author: Louise Bringselius is a leading researcher in the field of organizational trust in Sweden. From 2017 to 2019, she was appointed by the Swedish Government as the research director for the Trust Commission (Tillitsdelegationen). In this role, she brought together researchers from across the country, and developed guiding principles for trust-based management. She serves as an Associate Professor in Management Studies at the Stockholm School of Economics and is also a public intellectual, columnist and award-winning speaker. She has also had several leading roles in the private and public sector.
About the panelists: Hélène Barnekow and Carl Bennet are two prominent Swedish business executives who today serve as professional board members. Hélène Barnekow has served as the CEO of Microsoft Sweden och Telia Sonera. Today, Barnekow is the Chairman of the board at Storytel and Mindler and a board member at Handelsbanken, to mention some. Her primary background is in the telecommunications sector. Carl Bennet has served as the CEO of Getinge and Elanders. Today, Bennet is the Chairman of the board at Lifco, Getinge, Elanders, to mention some. His primary background is in the industrial sector.
About the moderator: Johann Packendorff is a Professor of Industrial Economics and Management at KTH. His research interests include leadership, entrepreneurship, and organisational change. He also has an interest in trust and trust-based management models.
Note! This event will be held in Swedish