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19 May 2026

The Hidden Cost of the Flatter Organisation

The Push Towards Leaner Businesses Somewhere along the way business became obsessed with the idea that leaner automatically meant better. For years, businesses have pursued flatter organisational structures in the belief that fewer layers meant faster decisions, greater agility and lower costs. In many cases, that thinking was entirely understandable because some organisations had become […]

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28 January 2026

Spain: The Culture Factor

What C-Suite Leaders Need to Know to Succeed For senior leaders operating across borders, Spain represents both opportunity and complexity. Spain is one of the EU’s largest economies and a critical gateway between Europe, Latin America, and North Africa. At Friisberg, our Madrid team, including consultants Gadea and Emiliano, work closely with boards and C-suite […]

26 January 2026

Doing the Right Thing isn't Always the Easy Thing

Across politics, business, and public life, there is a growing pattern of leaders choosing what is expedient over what is responsible. The consequences are increasingly visible: erosion of trust, polarisation, reputational damage, and weakened institutional credibility. This is not a problem confined to any one country. It is a global leadership challenge, and UK boards […]

23 January 2026

Austria: The Culture Factor

Austria is consistently ranked among Europe’s most stable and prosperous business environments. Success in Austria relies not only on market knowledge but also on understanding organisational culture and workplace expectations. Austria’s workforce values stability and structure. 79% of employees are on permanent contracts, and the average tenure in the same organisation is approximately 10 years, […]

22 January 2026

AI in Executive Search: Efficiency or Human Judgement?

Executive search is one of the first areas where AI has started to deliver tangible value but his is not surprising. Large data sets, extensive market mapping, and significant time pressure make parts of the search process well suited to intelligent automation. However, this is also where I observe some of the greatest misunderstandings. There […]

21 January 2026

The Netherlands: Culture Factor

Insights from Friisberg’s Office in Amsterdam At Friisberg, culture is not an abstract idea. It is something we experience every day in how we work, collaborate and support our clients. In our Culture Factor series, we explore how local contexts shape professional behaviour and organisational success. Although our office is based in Amsterdam, our work […]

16 January 2026

Understanding Indian Business Culture: The Culture Factor

Insights from Friisberg’s Office in New Delhi We spoke to our Managing Partner Dorota Cagiel based in New Delhi who shared her market insights into Indian Business culture. Expanding into India involves more than market research or regulatory compliance. Success depends heavily on understanding the country’s cultural and organisational dynamics. Business in India often operates […]

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