It's all about the people

How many people are part of the eZ crew now and where are they from?

We are currently 70 people, and we will probably be around 100 at the end of this year. eZ Systems has ambitions to be a global player in our business and thus we will need to have a strong dedicated team carrying this out so we will probably not stop at 100...

How does the eZ crew relate to the eZ community and partner companies?

By being an open company the borders between the eZ crew, partners and community are not as clear as they normally are. Our crew is encouraged to be open and active with community.

What are the future plans for the eZ crew?

As eZ Systems grows, the eZ crew will be the basis of our operation, and a key success criteria. We will grow to be a major global player, but we will still share the core values and philosophy we have today. Even though we all will evolve both as people and as a company, I will not make any compromises on who we are, who we serve and why we matter!

What are the major challenges of a growing, international team?

The biggest challenge is communication. Since we're no longer 30 people at one location, we really need to work hard and have good systems and procedures to be able to be an open, involving and innovative organization. To show the importance of this we have hired a dedicated Chief Knowledge Officer...

How do you deal with personal problems within the team?

There are never any simple solutions to such problems, but my experience is that most, if not all, problems can be solved if you just take time to sit down and talk. Good communication and a positive, open and constructive discussion have been very successful for me in the past, and they continue to be my formula for the future.

If you look back in time, what did you learn from the eZ crew?

Being part of the eZ crew I have learned that it is the people that really matter, the positive energy of dedicated people doing what they love to do. I have learned about the power of the human mind and the power of openness and teamwork. I have also experienced the results you get when you dare to give first before you get. I am also sure I will learn a lot more from this amazing team in the future. Thinking about this really makes me look forward to every new day with this team.