Nordic Nine
Transformative capabilities for a positive future
Nordic Nine
Every time we make a choice, we are shaping the future. We decide how resources are shared, how green our world should be, how we treat one another, and what we hand over to the next generations. The world presents us with complex questions that demand action.
This is why we all need to reflect more deeply about things we once took for granted. Society and the business community alike are in need of people who, with an ethical, social and sustainable mindset, can create new solutions and drive progress.
The ability to reflect is something we all have. With Nordic Nine as our foundation, we strengthen that ability together and explore how each of us can contribute to a more positive future.
Below are the nine capabilities
The Nordic Nine capabilities
#1
You have deep business knowledge placed in a broad context
#2
You are analytical with data and curious about ambiguity
#3
You recognise humanity's challenges and have the entrepreneurial knowledge to help resolve them
#4
You are competitive in business and compassionate in society
#5
You understand ethical dilemmas and have the leadership values to overcome them
#6
You are critical when thinking and constructive when collaborating
#7
You produce prosperity and protect the prosperity of next generations
#8
You grow by relearning and by teaching others to do the same
#9
You create value from global connections for local communities
“Learning the Nordic Nine capabilities is probably the most important outcome of an education at CBS. With the world’s grand challenges waiting for us, we need entrepre- neurial students that do not get paralysed by complexity.” Christina Lubinski
Professor at the Department of Business Humanities and Law
Start reflecting with Nordic Nine
‘Reflections’ is a toolkit designed to support the CBS community and our friends in solving problems with a positive future in mind.
Each card represents one of our Nordic Nine transformative capabilities and serves as a guide to reflection for everyone regardless of their role in society.
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