We are celebrating our culture at BTS this month and it caused me to reflect on my BTS journey. I have been at BTS for 27 years— that’s more than half my life spent with one company. I can easily picture myself in my early 20’s, still trying to figure out what I should do when I grow up. I knew that I wanted to work in an environment that valued creative freedom, achievement, entrepreneurship, fun and a big sense of adventure. I knew this was a tall order and my experience in a couple of big company cultures made me think I needed to lower my expectations. Frankly, I didn’t think a culture like this existed in the “real world”. Well, in 1995 I stumbled into an interview with a very small and unknown Swedish consultancy called BTS…and the rest is history. To this day, I am not sure how I got so lucky 27 years ago. How did I serendipitously land at a company with a culture that has been a constant source of joy and positive energy in my life? And the real mind blower: how do hundreds and hundreds of colleagues from tremendously diverse backgrounds, from all corners of the globe, all share a similar affinity for BTS culture? Lots of questions! What I do know for certain is BTS culture is lightning in a bottle. It’s rare. It’s unique, and all of us who work here want to nurture and protect it. And with our culture as the spirit that binds us, we will continue to do what we do best: unleash global collaboration and team work, create growth opportunities for every BTS’er, and passionately serve our amazing clients. #bigheartedandhighperforming #proudbtser #cultureeatsstrategy
Ray Upton
2y
Congrats Dan Parisi! I feel fortunate to have participated in some of those early interactions and the creativity you all brought to the table is what made the difference. We were better as a result of our work together!
Ulf Nilsson
2y
I remember that interview, I was very happy when you accepted our offer! 🍾🥂
Bill Gardner
2y
Congratulations on the longevity and the brilliant choice so long ago. BTS had a big impact on AMD’s culture and I enjoyed working with you and the team.
Congratulations Dan ! I appreciate the great inspiring workshops that you designed for us that I had the pleasure to participate ,including a famous one in the South East of France involving our top customer at the time ! innovative and risky approach bringing great results ! all the best for your coming exciting new challenges !
I'm very happy that this is your reality Dan! What a lovely tribute to BTS. Your focus on gratitude produces joy, a contagious emotion! As you and other BTS'ers continue to act from your strong cultural values, you become a beacon for great success achieved through your loyal and deeply satisfied employees rather than at the expense of them.
Dan, NATO needs to hire you…..
Patrick Fei
2y
So well articulated as always Dan!
Jonas Wærn
2y
It is Indeed a great company!
Dewitte Gist
2y
Congrats Dan! Many of us are lucky you made that career choice 27 years ago..
Executive Vice President at BTS
2yJ2F! Ah yes, the great Eze workshops with your biggest client. Unforgettable. I still work with TI alums today. Amazing, 20 years later we are all still bonded by the collaboration, learning and fun we had at TI. Let me know if you ever visit the Bay Area. I owe you a bottle of Bourgogne over dinner! Ciao for now, Mon ami.