Nordic Leadership White Paper

Nordic Leadership White Paper

Discover the personality patterns that set Nordic leaders apart and how organisations can translate them into globally competitive, culturally attuned leadership models.

Personality shapes everything from how leaders are perceived to how they steer through uncertainty. Drawing on Hogan’s internationally validated assessments, Summit compares Nordic and global leadership data to reveal the distinctive traits that make leaders in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland unique and what that means for organisations building the next generation of leaders.

In this free white paper, you will learn about:

  • Core Nordic leadership traits
  • Strengths and challenges that characterise Nordic leaders
  • Practical advice for your leadership frameworks
  • Navigating cultural leadership nuances

By integrating robust personality data with real-world leadership challenges, this white paper offers a clear, evidence-based pathway to more context-sensitive development, thereby helping organisations cultivate leaders who excel in Nordic settings and thrive on the international stage.

While this white paper focuses on the Nordic region, its approach offers a practical lens for leaders everywhere: a way to move beyond one-size-fits-all models and toward leadership development that is data-informed, culturally aware, and globally responsive.

Would you prefer to read the White Paper in Swedish? Then click here.

“In this white paper, Summit takes a closer look at the Nordic region – a part of the world often cited for its progressive values, high trust societies, and people-centered leadership models.” – Dr. Ryne A. Sherman, Chief Science Officer, Hogan Assessments

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