The Workshops

Building a company isn’t just about great ideas – it’s about building a team of great people who have the skill and talent to make turning that idea into a reality possible. However, understanding who to hire and when to hire is not always an open and shut matter.

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This workshop is designed to help you take a step back and understand why you feel the need to hire – and whether hiring, or another course of action, is actually the right strategic choice.

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Through practical exercises, reflection tools, and real startup examples, you’ll explore the strategic side of making your first hire. Together, we’ll map your underlying needs, look at alternatives to hiring, and help you identify what kind of person, if any, would truly strengthen your team.

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During the workshop, we will explore questions such as:

– Is it the right time to hire – and does the work actually require a new person?

– What problem are you trying to solve, and what role would create the most value?

– Are you ready to lead, share responsibility, and grow your team?

– What kind of profile, mindset, and culture fit would strengthen your startup?

– Should you hire locally, remotely, or across borders?

The workshop combines startup cases, guided reflection, and practical frameworks to help you make thoughtful and strategic decisions about growth, leadership, and team building.

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You will learn the tools you need to:

– identify your real hiring need

– evaluate alternatives to hiring

– define the right role and profile

– avoid common hiring mistakes

– assess your leadership readiness

Hiring is a big step – not just strategically, but financially.

This workshop helps you understand what it actually costs to grow your team, beyond just salary numbers.

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Through practical examples and startup scenarios, you’ll get a clearer understanding of what hiring actually costs you in the short and long term. The workshop will help you plan ahead, avoid common surprises, and make more confident decisions as you decide how to move forward with growing your team.

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During the workshop, we will explore questions such as:

– What does a hire actually cost beyond salary?

– What hidden or one-off costs should you plan for?

– Is your business financially ready to hire?

– How will a new hire affect your burn rate and runway?

– How long does it take before a new hire creates value?

– What can you offer besides salary?

– Should you hire senior, junior, local, remote, or international talent?

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You will learn the tools you need to:

– calculate the true cost of hiring

– identify hidden and unexpected costs

– model the impact of hiring on burn rate and runway

– evaluate compensation beyond salary

– make an objective, risk-based assessment of how to proceed with a possible hiring process

– assess different hiring options and trade-offs

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Hiring the right person starts long before the interview. In this practical workshop, you’ll learn how to turn business needs into a clear, strategic role profile that attracts the right talent.

From defining responsibilities and seniority to aligning the role with your company goals, we’ll help you build a hiring foundation that leads to smarter recruitment decisions, stronger teams, and long-term success.

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During the workshop we will gain clarity on:

– How this role connects to your strategy

– How you should define the role

– What responsibilities should reasonably be included

– What competencies and professional background are required

– What level of seniority you should be looking for

– What values and professional behavioural traits would help deliver success

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You will learn the tools you need to:

– Confidently articulate and define a role with clarity and purpose

– Align hiring decisions with your business strategy

– Create a strong and relevant candidate profile

Hiring someone is not just about finding the right person – it also means understanding the legal responsibilities that come with becoming an employer, especially when hiring across borders.

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This workshop gives you a practical introduction to the legal side of hiring, helping you understand different employment types, contracts, responsibilities, and the most important things to think about before bringing someone onto your team.

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During the workshop, we will cover:

– An overview of the different types of employment and contracts

– A summary of the key legal responsibilities that come with hiring

– The core elements that should always form part of an employment contract

– An overview of how employment rules and expectations differ between Denmark, Norway and Sweden

– Key considerations before deciding to hire remotely or internationally

– How to run a process to terminate employment and manage your risk if a collaboration does not work out

– The basics that you need to know about permits, taxes, and remote work setups

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You will learn the tools you need to:

– Identify the appropriate type of employment setup for your needs

– Avoid common legal mistakes early on in the hiring process

– Create clearer expectations and employment agreements

– Navigate confidently the legal aspects of hiring cross-border

– Put in place the legal elements required to support remote and international hiring situations

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