Trond Varlid
President, EMC Quest K.K.
Faculty, GLOBIS University
Mr. Varlid has international marketing and senior executive experience in Europe, the U.S., and Asia. This includes 15 years in corporate banking in London and Tokyo, 2 years as Japan country manager for an Asian online wealth management company based in Singapore, and 7 years as president of Tomra Japan.
He is now president and co-Founder of EMC Quest K.K., helping business professionals in Tokyo become better presenters and communicators. He coaches executives on dealing with difficult management, HR, and personal challenges. He is currently also Program Director of the JMEC Business Training Program in Tokyo, a unique hands-on training program for mid-career business professionals operated by 18 foreign Chambers of Commerce in Japan.
Unlimited Insights · Nov 25, 2022
How to Practice Positive Self-Promotion at Work
With Trond Varlid
Learn how the practice of positive self-promotion can help you support your team and advocate for your own success at the same time.
Learn how the practice of positive self-promotion can help you support your team and advocate for your own success at the same time.
Unlimited Insights · Nov 25, 2022
The Hidden Rewards of Working Abroad
With Bernard Delmas, Trond Varlid
How can an international education or working experience advance your career?
How can an international education or working experience advance your career?
Unlimited Insights · Nov 25, 2022
How to Understand & Manage Team Conflicts in the Workplace
With Trond Varlid
Learning to manage team conflict is a valuable soft skill with long-term career benefits.
Learning to manage team conflict is a valuable soft skill with long-term career benefits.
Team Management · May 17, 2021
How to Deal with Disruptive Meeting Behavior
By Trond Varlid
Facilitators hoping for productive, efficient meetings need to be prepared to deal with disruptive behavior and keep everyone on track.
Facilitators hoping for productive, efficient meetings need to be prepared to deal with disruptive behavior and keep everyone on track.
GLOBIS Community · May 10, 2021
Critical Questioning: MBA Faculty Q&A #8
Is your business idea good enough? Should you start your business by picking people or defining strategy? Find the answers in our May 2021 Q&A with GLOBIS faculty!
Is your business idea good enough? Should you start your business by picking people or defining strategy? Find the answers in our May 2021 Q&A with GLOBIS faculty!
GLOBIS Community · Feb 08, 2021
Critical Questioning: MBA Faculty Q&A #5
Do past investments matter in decision making? How do digital psychologists think? Why does HR matter to non-HR people? Should negotiators always make the first move? Check out our Feb 2021 Q&A for answers!
Do past investments matter in decision making? How do digital psychologists think? Why does HR matter to non-HR people? Should negotiators always make the first move? Check out our Feb 2021 Q&A for answers!
Marketing & Strategy · Nov 06, 2018
How a Japanese Martial Art Revived Godiva
By Trond Varlid
Can modern management benefit from the wisdom of an ancient martial art? If Jérôme Chouchan’s impact at Godiva Japan is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, the title of his book (available in Japanese) says it all: TARGET: How did Godiva manage to double its sales in five years?
Can modern management benefit from the wisdom of an ancient martial art? If Jérôme Chouchan’s impact at Godiva Japan is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes. In fact, the title of his book (available in Japanese) says it all: TARGET: How did Godiva manage to double its sales in five years?
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