

#7. Kathrine Hogseth is the CEO of CRM-Konsulterna (CRMK), a Swedish Microsoft partner business that she has led for 10 years. Kathrine has a master’s in electrical engineer and held several roles in telecommunications before achieving her MBA and then venturing into the technology industry. Today, CRM-K is one of the most highly regarded business applications partners in Sweden with a team of 40 people that has recently expanded into Germany.
KEY LESSONS
00:00 People are people: Understanding individual growth and challenges in consulting
00:33 Introduction to Practice Leading and guest Kathrine Hogseth
01:34 Kathrine’s background and CRMK’s journey
02:48 What it’s like to lead a business for over ten years
05:09 The role and setup of an advisory board in a Microsoft partner business
06:45 Working with a spouse in business leadership
08:49 Letting people grow and challenges in supporting team development
13:06 Company and personal values: How they shape CRM-Konsulterna
14:53 Weekly company meetings and fostering a learning culture
17:05 Remote work, flexibility, and bringing teams together in the office
19:56 International expansion: Opening offices in Germany and southern Sweden
23:40 Specialization, industry focus, and identifying win-win client relationships
29:11 Meeting rhythms, one-on-ones, and team dynamics at CRM-Konsulterna
31:43 The benefit and challenge of having multiple MVPs in a small business
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Practice Leading: for emerging and curious leaders of Microsoft partner practices
#7. Kathrine Hogseth is the CEO of CRM-Konsulterna (CRMK), a Swedish Microsoft partner business that she has led for 10 years. Kathrine has a master’s in electrical engineer and held several roles in telecommunications before achieving her MBA and then venturing into the technology industry. Today, CRM-K is one of the most highly regarded business applications partners in Sweden with a team of 40 people that has recently expanded into Germany.
KEY LESSONS
00:00 People are people: Understanding individual growth and challenges in consulting
00:33 Introduction to Practice Leading and guest Kathrine Hogseth
01:34 Kathrine’s background and CRMK’s journey
02:48 What it’s like to lead a business for over ten years
05:09 The role and setup of an advisory board in a Microsoft partner business
06:45 Working with a spouse in business leadership
08:49 Letting people grow and challenges in supporting team development
13:06 Company and personal values: How they shape CRM-Konsulterna
14:53 Weekly company meetings and fostering a learning culture
17:05 Remote work, flexibility, and bringing teams together in the office
19:56 International expansion: Opening offices in Germany and southern Sweden
23:40 Specialization, industry focus, and identifying win-win client relationships
29:11 Meeting rhythms, one-on-ones, and team dynamics at CRM-Konsulterna
31:43 The benefit and challenge of having multiple MVPs in a small business
RESOURCES
🌐 Subscribe to Practice Leading newsletter for key lesson takeaways and special event invitations
🧪 PRACTICE LEADING LAB FOR EMERGING LEADERS
Apply to join Practice Leading Lab
⭐ RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW
14 episodes
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