It's an Inside Job
From Soldier to CEO of Solwr Robotics: Torbjørn Krogen's Story of Leadership, Innovation, & Resilience.
Torbjørn Krogen, a former army officer, business manager and serial entrepreneur.
20 years’ experience from business development mainly within the technology domain. Leadership and management experience from start-ups to C-level positions. Founder of several technology start-ups, ranging from software applications and apps to hardware and robotics. CEO and co-founder of Solwr Group - a Norwegian based logtech company.
Spent the pandemic to turn around a failing software company, develop a world class innovative robotics start-up, merging them both under the Solwr brand and successfully bringing products to the market.
Torbjørn´s take-home tips:
Some concise ideas on how to further develop mental resilience in your self and others through leadership, mindset and organizational culture. How "after-action-reviews" help reduce uncertainties, relieve stress and capture lessons learned for future use.
In this episode, Torbjørn and I explore the questions and issues around the following:
- What did you learn about yourself in the military and how do you apply those insights to through you are today?
- Could you elaborate on centralise command and decentralise control and how important it is for autonomy and communication?
- What is commanders intent and how do you use it?
- What is the reason it is important to develop semi autonomous teams?
- Why is the debrief such an important aspect after a mission has been completed and how can it be used in organisations?
- Could you please elaborate on your philosophy of "hire for attitude, train for skills"?
- How important is a feedback culture?
- How does your company establish is psychologically safe and sound working environment?
Torbjørn Krogen's contact information:
LinkedIn: @TorbjørnKrogen
Facebook: @TorbjørnKrogen
Instagram: @TorbjørnKrogen
Website: https://www.solwr.com/
REFERENCES:
S1 E3: Overthinking Narrative 1: Are you an Imposter? Dealing with the Imposter Syndrome
S2 E4: How to Reclaim Your Power & Find Strength. Interview with Dr. Ann Kaplan: Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and media personality.
S2 E8:
SDOH: why they are important and how they can play a role in more efficient care
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Champion Your Culture with Ryan McCarty and George RogersA weekly live show exploring the power of culture and leadership in business.
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Torbjørn Krogen, a former army officer, business manager and serial entrepreneur.
20 years’ experience from business development mainly within the technology domain. Leadership and management experience from start-ups to C-level positions. Founder of several technology start-ups, ranging from software applications and apps to hardware and robotics. CEO and co-founder of Solwr Group - a Norwegian based logtech company.
Spent the pandemic to turn around a failing software company, develop a world class innovative robotics start-up, merging them both under the Solwr brand and successfully bringing products to the market.
Torbjørn´s take-home tips:
Some concise ideas on how to further develop mental resilience in your self and others through leadership, mindset and organizational culture. How "after-action-reviews" help reduce uncertainties, relieve stress and capture lessons learned for future use.
In this episode, Torbjørn and I explore the questions and issues around the following:
- What did you learn about yourself in the military and how do you apply those insights to through you are today?
- Could you elaborate on centralise command and decentralise control and how important it is for autonomy and communication?
- What is commanders intent and how do you use it?
- What is the reason it is important to develop semi autonomous teams?
- Why is the debrief such an important aspect after a mission has been completed and how can it be used in organisations?
- Could you please elaborate on your philosophy of "hire for attitude, train for skills"?
- How important is a feedback culture?
- How does your company establish is psychologically safe and sound working environment?
Torbjørn Krogen's contact information:
LinkedIn: @TorbjørnKrogen
Facebook: @TorbjørnKrogen
Instagram: @TorbjørnKrogen
Website: https://www.solwr.com/
REFERENCES:
S1 E3: Overthinking Narrative 1: Are you an Imposter? Dealing with the Imposter Syndrome
S2 E4: How to Reclaim Your Power & Find Strength. Interview with Dr. Ann Kaplan: Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and media personality.
S2 E8:
SDOH: why they are important and how they can play a role in more efficient care
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Champion Your Culture with Ryan McCarty and George RogersA weekly live show exploring the power of culture and leadership in business.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Support the show
Sign up for the weekly IT'S AN INSIDE JOB NEWSLETTER
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- receive a fresh update every Wednesday