LEAD like a SWEDE - Book & Training programme

What is inside the book?

This book is your guide to transforming organisational challenges into growth opportunities with over 100 actionable insights from Sweden’s most successful leaders in both the corporate and public sectors.

  • Solution-focused leadership: Practical strategies to empower your team and drive results.

  • Insights from experienced leaders: Stories and lessons from Volvo, SKF, Spotify, Police department and beyond.

  • A global perspective: Tools to navigate diverse cultures and new roles with confidence.

  • Work-life balance: Learn to lead with empathy and create sustainable success.

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LEAD like a SWEDE Training programme

Lead Like a Swede: Navigating New Terrain with Solution-focused Leadership. Interactive Training for New and Transitioning Leaders



Expand Your Skills with Our Training Program

Take your leadership to the next level with our comprehensive training program:

This interactive program incorporates the book as course material and provides hands-on tools and strategies for implementing the Swedish and solution-focused leadership approach.

Highlights of the Program:

  • Interactive Online Workshops: Six half-day Zoom sessions over six months, including a follow-up meeting to reflect on progress and set new goals.

  • Small Group Dynamics: With 6–12 participants, including a core group of 4–6, you’ll enjoy personalised feedback and deeper connections.

  • Exclusive Access to Insights: Inspired by Lead Like a Swede by Jan Marklund, this programme blends the wisdom of Swedish leadership with practical tools, featuring live interviews and videos with managers profiled in the book.

  • Solution-focused Leadership in Action: This isn’t just theory. From day one, you’ll practise a solution-focused approach, refining your skills during workshops and applying them directly in your daily leadership activities.

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Lead Like a Swede – Navigating New Terrain with Solution-focused Leadership - Interactive Training for New and Transitioning Leaders

Are you stepping into a leadership role for the first time, or adapting to a new position with fresh challenges? This training is designed to help you succeed in navigating the complexities of leadership transitions with the support of Swedish leadership principles and a solution-focused approach.

What You’ll Gain From The Training

  • Leadership Confidence: Whether you are a first-time manager or an experienced leader transitioning to a new role, you’ll develop the tools and mindset to lead effectively from day one.

  • Practical Tools for Success: Each session provides actionable strategies for improving communication, fostering team collaboration, managing conflicts, and achieving work-life balance.

  • Hands-on Application: The programme is designed to integrate seamlessly into your daily work. Between sessions, you’ll apply what you learn through real-world assignments, ensuring immediate and meaningful impact on your leadership practice.

  • Global Perspectives: Engage with leaders from various industries and cultures. Share challenges, celebrate progress, and learn from diverse experiences in a supportive, interactive environment.

Programme Highlights

  • Interactive Online Workshops: Six half-day Zoom sessions over six months, including a follow-up meeting to reflect on progress and set new goals.

  • Small Group Dynamics: With 6–12 participants, including a core group of 4–6, you’ll enjoy personalised feedback and deeper connections.

  • Exclusive Access to Insights: Inspired by Lead Like a Swede by Jan Marklund, this programme blends the wisdom of Swedish leadership with practical tools, featuring live interviews and videos with managers profiled in the book.

  • Solution-focused Leadership in Action: This isn’t just theory. From day one, you’ll practise a solution-focused approach, refining your skills during workshops and applying them directly in your daily leadership activities.

This programme is ideal for:

  • New Leaders: First-line managers in their first or second year in a leadership role.

  • Experienced Leaders in Transition: Leaders adapting to new positions, industries, or cultural contexts.

  • Curious Minds: Those eager to explore Swedish and solution-focused leadership principles, connect with diverse perspectives, and grow through shared challenges and successes.

Themes Covered

Each session focuses on practical tools and strategies aligned with key leadership challenges:

  1. Introduction: Swedish leadership principles, solution-focused basics, and setting expectations.

  2. Navigating New Terrain: Aligning goals, understanding team needs, and synchronising expectations.

  3. Communication Skills: Mastering impactful conversations, meaningful meetings, and personal leadership branding.

  4. Team and Organisation Development (Part 1): Authentic leadership, guiding stars, and work-life balance.

  5. Team and Organisation Development (Part 2): Conflict management, team dynamics, and leading change.

  6. Follow-up: Reflecting on growth, celebrating progress, and setting strategies for the future.



Why Choose This Training?

  • You’ll gain practical experience applying Swedish leadership and solution-focused techniques, ensuring lasting impact in your role.

  • The programme integrates seamlessly into your work, allowing you to learn and grow without stepping away from your daily responsibilities.

  • You’ll build a global network of leaders who share your curiosity and commitment to personal and professional growth.



Programme Details

  • Dates: Programme starts in September, with five monthly sessions and a follow-up in June.

  • Format: Online via Zoom (3.5 hours per session).

  • Group Size: Limited to 6–12 participants for maximum interaction and feedback.

  • Price: 21 500SEK, including book


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