How Can We Make Better Use of Our Workforce?
Just as we emerged from the pandemic, new diagnoses were announced at Vestland Conference 2025: Norway is suffering from a mutated "Dutch disease"—now dubbed "Norwegian disease."
Our resource wealth has become a double-edged sword, and the usual remedy—more money—no longer seems to work.
Too much time is wasted on tasks that add little or no real value. We are trapped in a web of administrative complexity, layering bureaucracy instead of simplifying processes.
The key question raised at the conference was: How do we ensure our workforce is engaged in meaningful, value-driven work?
Survival of the Most Intentional
Our CEO, Owe Hagesæther, took the stage showcasing how companies can grow faster by working methodically and with clear intention.
He presented the Ocean Tech Scaling Program, a structured intiative designed to help growth companies break barriers and thrive both nationally and internationally.
The program is built on proven methodologies from MIT Sloan and the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, where an impressive 69% of entrepreneurs remain in business five years after launching.
The methodology focuses on prioritizing meaningful work, cutting inefficiencies, and applying tested scaling frameworks.
Devon Sherman Daley and Bill Aulet from MIT Sloan School of Management shared their experiences with the MIT module in our growth program at the Vestland Conference – and how the fundamental principles can be applied across borders.
Real Results
At Vestlandskonferansen, Hans Petter Arnesen from Framo shared his positive experiences from the program, explaining how its methodology accelerated their growth and development.
The results speak for themselves: companies that embrace structured scaling strategies achieve significant gains in efficiency and long-term success.
Are you leading a growth company ready to take the next step? Applications for our next cohort are open now!
Learn more and apply by contacting Owe Hagesæther.
A big thank you to Agenda Vestlandet and Sparebanken Vest for supporting our program and for an outstanding conference that fosters meaningful discussions and inspires action.
Contact Information
Kjersti Boge Christensen
Communication Manager
