Warsaw from a business perspective
Business guide Warsaw – for people working in Poland. We interpret the city from a business perspective. Practical knowledge about Poland.
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Like a regular tourist trip, but we take a different perspective
A business tour in Warsaw is in principle (almost) identical to a regular guided tour in that many of the things we see are the same. But – the perspective is different. On the business trip, I interpret everything we see in terms of how Poles view the events of today and how it affects the mentality in Poland. This would be relatively easy if it weren’t for the fact that there are many different opinions in Poland, so my task is to convey what most Poles have learnt in school and through film and literature, and how the different groups today interpret the events. This will prepare you to understand Polish views.
Business structure and society take centre stage
The aim of the trip is to provide an insight into how the business structure and society works in Poland and to enable participants to understand the Poles they meet along the way. The business structure and society includes taxes, business forms and the shopping habits of Poles, but is a general orientation that does not replace a meeting with a lawyer, accountant or market research agency. But it may help you know what questions to ask when consulting a specialised advisor.
For people who want to work in Poland, journalists, students and others
The tour is organised for people who want to buy or sell in Poland, run a business here or are considering a job in Poland. Of course, anyone is welcome to book the tour (including journalists or students), but be aware that this is a different way to see Warsaw and Poland than a traditional tourist tour.
The tour lasts 8 hours and costs 1,650 zloty for up to 4 participants including transport in a city car. The price is 2,600 zloty for a maximum of 7 participants, and then we rent a nice minibus with driver for the tour.
POLIN – Museum of the History of the Jewish People in Poland.
Depending on the weather, we see the museum from inside or outside, but without entering the exhibition itself.
We quickly talk about historical facts and figures. Then I’ll move on to talk about what attitudes towards Jews exist in Poland today. Here you can encounter many different points of view. We also touch on the denial of the existence of Polish anti-Semitism by many Poles. At the same time, we look at the different attitudes towards other peoples, especially Ukrainians, Russians, Germans, English and French – and finally the views of Muslims and Africans.
Katyn Museum – is Poland a suffering nation?
We quickly walk through the museum and then talk about how Poles view Stalin’s murder of 20,000 Polish NCOs and how it has affected Poland. We will discuss attitudes towards Russia, the military and the war in Ukraine, and Poland’s current security policy. We also talk about Poland’s awareness of being a ‘victim’ of other nations’ evil.
Lazienki Park in Warsaw – the 1791 Constitution and the collaps of Poland
The last king of Poland built this park. Here we talk about Poland’s decline in the 18th century, Russian domination, partitions and the first constitution that tried to reform it all. How do Poles today look at 3. May Constitution of 1791 and the partition of Poland, in other words – the historical awareness of the events from the personal union with Saxony in 1697 to the collapse of Poland in 1795.
Belweder – fight between Premier and President
The current political situation in Poland, which is characterised by the president and government coming from two different political camps. Among other things, this has meant that not many new laws are implemented. Is the political conflict affecting business in Poland?
The statue of Pilsudski – Polands political present was founded in 1918
Poland’s hero of freedom became Supreme Leader when Poland regained its independence in 1918. I talk about the visions of Pilsudski and his political opponent, Dmowski, and how their legacy can still be felt in Polish politics.
Palace in Wilanów – Poland as a super power
Poland was a superpower in Europe from around 1600. A significant nobility produced agricultural products with the help of an impoverished peasantry and Jewish administrators. How is this perceived today on both sides of the political spectrum.
The temple God’s providence – what can the church decide in Poland – directly and indirectly
Here the topic is the Church in Poland and its influence on Polish society. How is religiosity expressed and how does the church exert its influence.
The Little Town of Wilanów – how to get a place to live? And is it possible?
Housing types in Poland, housing policy. Mortgages, rental housing, social housing and prices.
1 pm – 2 pm
Warsaw Uprising Museum – World War II and the inpact on Polish mentality
What the Second World War means for Poland today – through memorials, literature and film, as well as through surviving family stories. And how are the resistance movements and the Warsaw Uprising perceived today.
Office building – lunch and conversation
We see how people work and have lunch in the centre of Warsaw. Loose talk. You decide, what the subject should be. After lunch, we sit down at a conversation table and I present current salaries and the tax system in Poland. We also touch on mentality, including trust in each other and in the public sector.
2 pm – 5 pm
Technical University – legal system in Poland
Here we talk about company forms, sole proprietorship, starting a business and banking and financing in Poland. We also cover the legal system, payment deadlines, waiting times and what to expect from a lawyer in Poland.
The Supreme Court – the political conflicts about the judiciary explained in a simple language
Here we’re talking about the legal system and rule of law in Poland In particular, we discuss the dualistic system of politically and non-politically appointed judges and the conflicts within the judiciary. And then we discuss whether it matters for business.
The University Library – school system and education in Poland
Inside or outside depending on the weather. Education in Poland The school system in general. Craftsmen and higher education. Differences and similarities with other Western European countries.
Palace of Culture – what imprint has communism left on Polish society and business structure?
Inside or outside depending on the weather. We talk about what communism has meant for Poland, the different phases and the demonstrations in the 1980s that led to the collapse of communism. What is the current impression of communism and what lasting impressions has communism left on Poland? Here we also discuss the current business structure in Poland, which is characterised by small and medium-sized companies as well as giant companies where the state is a co-owner and has a greater or lesser influence.
Golden Terraces (shopping centre in the heart of Warsaw)
Here we talk about shopping habits, cars, groceries and the status of foreign products in Poland. As we walk through the shopping centre we also talk about hiring people in Poland, immigration and labour shortages.
A small booklet will be handed out at the end of the tour with figures and details about what we’ve talked about.
Write to me at m@hardenfelt.pl to arrange a guided tour in Warsaw