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Back from Äänekoski

By Chris Gagne | Published: August 17, 2010

We’re back in Vantaa. Äänekoski was gorgeous. George and I commented over breakfast this AM that life travels at a quiet, relaxed pace in Finland. It’s an interesting contrast to the hustle and bustle in Los Angeles. We toured the company’s production facility (the anti-static jackets are very sharp looking!) and interviewed three employees. It [...]

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Impressions from the first day of GAP

By Chris Gagne | Published: August 16, 2010

George and I spent the day meeting with our GAP company executives and employees discussing our findings so far, strategizing about further research, and gaining a deeper understanding of the company’s history, strengths, weaknesses, and objectives. It’s all well and good to talk about the theoretical in class or strategize over HBS cases. It is [...]

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First morning in Finland

By Chris Gagne | Published: August 16, 2010

George and I landed in Helsinki yesterday after a relevantly uneventful flight (save for a mad cross-terminal dash at JFK). After a good night’s sleep and a full breakfast, we’re preparing to meet with our  Global Access Program (GAP) company representatives at their headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. After a full day of interviews and discussions, [...]

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