
OUR BACKGROUND
Marita Bergendahl and Lars Sörqvist are internationally recognized experts in quality management. Together, they own and lead Sandholm Associates, one of Europe’s oldest providers of quality management education and consulting, founded in 1971.
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Lars also heads the International Academy for Quality (IAQ), a global organization that brings together the world’s foremost thought leaders in quality management. Since 1966, IAQ has worked to advance quality for humanity in collaboration with the United Nations. Lars is a highly regarded researcher and has authored numerous books and articles on quality management.
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Marita’s background includes leadership roles in the Swedish industry, where she initiated significant improvement and change management efforts. For many years, she has coached individuals, leaders, and management teams across both private and public sectors.
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Quality is much more than processes and organizational structure. It is deeply embedded in culture, people, and leadership. Quality development extends beyond the workplace, influencing all aspects of life. At Casa das Descobertas, we focus on enhancing quality of life and achieving personal and team excellence by applying proven principles of quality management.

Quality and Customer Focus
Quality is about meeting customers' requirements, needs, and expectations. Successful quality development is possible by focusing on customers and understanding what truly matters to them.

Continual Improvements
We live in a fast-changing world where very few things are stable over a long time. To achieve sustainable success, all people, processes, and products must continuously improve and develop.

Excellence and Respect
Excellence is achieved by engaging people and fostering a strong quality culture in the entire organization. Success requires good leadership built on trust, collaboration, competence, and professionalism.