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Working in Norway

Navigate the Norwegian workplace with confidence—from office culture to meeting room etiquette.

8 min overview readUpdated January 2025

The modern Norwegian corporate office is a thing of beauty. Imagine a vista of sensible floor plans along with that slick Scandinavian furniture in a workplace that is as efficient as the Norwegians that occupy it.

This section covers everything you need to know about the day-to-day realities of Norwegian workplaces—from the physical environment to the unwritten rules that govern social interactions.

What You'll Learn

Key Differences You'll Notice

Coming from a fast-paced American work environment, I noticed several immediate differences:

  • Open workspaces with minimal private offices—even for executives
  • Offices that empty out after 4pm—no pressure to stay late
  • Minimal small talk and very focused work time
  • Flat hierarchy where the janitor's opinion matters
  • Meetings that start and end exactly on time

Ready to dive deeper? Start with Inside a Norwegian Office.

Section Overview

This section contains 6 in-depth chapters covering Norwegian workplace culture. Total reading time: approximately 55 minutes.

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About the Author

Sean Percival is an American venture capitalist and author living in Norway. After failing spectacularly to expand a Silicon Valley venture fund into the Norwegian market, he collected his lessons learned into this guide to help others succeed where he initially stumbled.

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