Chapters/Section 2
Working in Norway
Navigate the Norwegian workplace with confidence—from office culture to meeting room etiquette.
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
Inside a Norwegian Office
Discover the calm, efficient world of Norwegian workplaces.
8 min read →Corporate Hierarchy
Understanding the flat organizational structure.
8 min read →How Not to Appear Too American
Pro tips for toning down the American volume.
10 min read →Making Business Contacts
Building relationships in a shy country.
10 min read →Meeting Room Culture
Best practices for Norwegian meetings.
12 min read →Coffee and Foods of Business
Waffles, brown cheese, and the Viking cheese slicer.
8 min read →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.
Start with Inside a Norwegian Office →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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