Organizational Behavior and Leadership Online Trial Session
Event Overview
Join an Interactive MBA Trial Class on Organizational Behavior and Leadership
In this engaging trial class, you’ll be introduced to the Pre-MBA course “Organizational Behavior and Leadership.”
Gain a clear understanding of key frameworks and practical ideas that help you better understand people, teamwork, and leadership in today’s fast-changing environment. Rather than focusing only on traditional management, this session will explore how you can grow your influence, communicate effectively, and work well with others in real-life situations.
The session will be facilitated by Trond Varlid, who brings extensive international experience across multiple regions, including Europe, the U.S., and Asia. With a background in corporate banking, executive leadership, and business education, he will share practical insights drawn from working with professionals across different industries and cultures.
Who Should Attend?
This trial class is ideal for:
- Professionals, specialists, and entrepreneurs who want to improve how they work with others and strengthen their leadership skills
- Individuals interested in understanding team dynamics, communication, and decision-making
- Anyone curious about MBA learning and how it can be applied in real-life situations
Whether you’re early in your career or already experienced, this session offers practical insights you can apply right away.
Event Details
This is an online event. We recommend joining from a PC to maximize your experience. Please prepare earphones, a microphone, and/or a webcam for a more interactive session.
Agenda
| 19:00 | GLOBIS Introduction |
|---|---|
| 19:15 | Trial Class session |
| 20:45 | Wrap up & MBA information |
| 21:00 | Q&A |
Lecturer
Trond Varlid
Faculty
Trond Varlid has extensive international marketing and senior executive experience that spans Europe, the US, and Asia.
He spent fifteen years in corporate banking in London and Tokyo and two years as Japan country manager for an Asian online wealth management company based in Singapore. He also spent seven years as president of Tomra Japan, an environmental technology joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation and Tomra, a pioneer and global market leader in sorting technology for materials recycling.
He is president and cofounder of EMC Quest K.K., helping business professionals in Tokyo become better presenters and communicators. He also coaches executives on dealing with difficult management, HR, and personal challenges. As program director of the JMEC Business Training Program in Tokyo, he provides a unique, hands-on training program for mid-career business professionals operated by eighteen foreign chambers of commerce in Japan.
At GLOBIS University, he teaches courses in HR management and corporate philosophy, among others.
Education:
MBA, Babson College