Each day tend to be quite different
13 December, 2007
By Anna Dræge Hognestad
Before I started working, I was very curious about what a typical day at work would be like. Working in Telenor for two months, I have experienced that each day tend to be quite different from each other.
In my current outplacement I have the position as an analyst in the division working towards the Norwegian Business market. Together with my team I work with value proposition to some of Telenor’s largest and most prioritized costumers. As a trainee I get the opportunity to join a wide spectre of meetings. This week I have not been at the office at Fornebu at all due to meetings. F.ex on Wednesday I joined a seminar in Trondheim, where I got to learned more about Telenor operations in the region.
Frequent use of abbreviations has been challenging
One thing that never stops surprising though, are the frequent use of abbreviations in Telenor. Telenor literally has its own language when it comes to product names, solutions and projects etc. For a “beginner” like me this has sometimes (or actually quite often particularly in the beginning) been challenging when it comes to fully comprehend and follow the discussions. However, after memorizing and understanding more about the content in different abbreviations, this is getting better 
Seminar and Christmas dinner with my colleagues
This week I also joined a two- day’s seminar with the division I currently work in. The agenda was to discuss strategic issues related to “what Telenor shall be to the segment “Large Enterprises” in 2010”. The seminar also included a traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner. It was very nice to get to know my colleagues in a more social setting
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December 14th, 2007 at 6:19 am
HI Anna
iam working in telenor Pakistan (S&D) and i appriciate the effort, it describes such things which are happening with every one in day to day activities but no one notice it. i like your comments of (Telenor literally has its own language when it comes to product names, solutions and projects etc.) i will suggest if Possible that so many Terms and abrivations we use in routine, i belive we are not sharing these terms with our business Partners and their Staff except few. this is just because the training standards that telenor is offeringto its direct employees and Franchise staff in Pakistan are different, The more i will explain that the Trainings that TP is offering to its Direct Employees are of a very high Standard some where in 3 or 4 Stars Hotel, Employees use to Stay in Lexurious Hotels and Attend the Training in a way for which the Franchisees Staff only Can Dream. we normally here at our Region, conducting franchise staff trainings either in Local offices or some where in a Low Standard Public Halls. What if Telenor Pakistan Plan to conduct Joint Trainings for Its Employees and Franchise Staff which dafinetly will improve their Working Skills and will bring a Mega change in their attitudes. other wise the franchise staff will remain the same Low Profile working Standards which can cause for Company’s Bad Word of Mouth in a Long Term. ( This is My Openion i am not targeting any one or procedure).
December 14th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
HI Anna
i work in grameenphone (ICMC,Customer Service;Bangladesh) and i appriciate the effort you made .Your observation was striking like -Telenor has its own short language for certain activities, products and campaigns. i think we can use this blog platform for sharing these terms with our business associates .
Moreover, i beleive you can try/ or choose( if possible) to work on frenchaise operations for more understanding of the fact that, how elements of Business are interrelated and hoe dynamic the market variables are in the asian community.
Wish you goodluck in the training program.
Anwar
December 14th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Hi Anna!
I am employed by Telenor Pakistan in CRD. Congrats on being part of such an esteemed training programme, it would help you growing further. Best of Luck!
December 14th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Hi Irfan! Thanks for my first comment
It is interesting (and good to hear) that there are others facing the same challenge concerning use of abbreviations in Telenor. I did not catch all of what you described about the training programs in Pakistan; However, I would like to learn more about it.
Best wishes from Anna DH
December 17th, 2007 at 11:02 am
Hi Anwar,
Thank you for your comment and your advice on what should be interesting for a trainee to work with. It is great receiving advises from people having longer experience in Telenor and I hope for more tips on this blog!
December 17th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Thank you Muzzammil!
December 20th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Hi Anna,
I joined CRD Department of Telenor in Pakistan. well I like the way your describe your feelings and experiences about Telenor well its really very well known organization in Telecom Industry Worldwide and I believe you will learn allot further.
I wish you best of luck. Telenor
December 24th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Hello ANNA
Im working in Ptcl Vfone (Pakistan telecom ltd wireless fone) as DBA. Im impressed of the bright future of Telenor, im searching and like to know more new thing’s in cummunication side. U r one of recent trainee of Telenor.. i would like to know about the training objective’s, mean’s what kind of software’s, book’s, etc has been Used. Wishing u a great career !!!.
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Hi Shah,
Thanks and Happy New Year! Could you please elaborate the question you posted last week? Did you ask for communication tools and books in the trainee program or new communication solutions in general?
All the best,
Anna DH
January 3rd, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Anna
I want to ask something about the books that are related about “trainee program”
can we purchase these books…? and something about modern communication tools?
and how u can explain about….”Trainee Program”
Happy new year!
u r best… and my prayers always be with u….
January 26th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Hi Anna!
I am employed by WorldCALL Telecom. Congrats on being part of such an esteemed training programme, it would help you growing further. Best of Luck!
April 19th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Hi, Anna.
I am Aslam Raza now days I am free and lost year of Mastres (I.R),
my wish is work with Telenor, but I have no experience in this field.
my hope U will suxcess. plz tell me about trainee programe. Best of Luck.
August 13th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
hi anna
i m glad to know that u u have got traning in telenor comppny.im theregular user of telenor in pakistan.i m student of medical in Department of nephralogy in PIMS hospital Islambad. thanks
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Hello ANNA
Im working in Ptcl Vfone (Pakistan telecom ltd wireless fone) as DBA. Im impressed of the bright future of Telenor, im searching and like to know more new thing’s in cummunication side. U r one of recent trainee of Telenor.. i would like to know about the training objective’s, mean’s what kind of software’s, book’s, etc has been Used. Wishing u a great career !!!.
November 16th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Hello ANNA
Im working in (agriculture department as a sub-Engineer) as MA(ECO) AND. D.A.E (MECH) Im impressed of the bright future of Telenor, im searching and like to know more new thing’s in cummunication side. U r one of recent trainee of Telenor.. i would like to know about the training objective’s, mean’s what kind of software’s, book’s, etc has been Used. Wishing u a great career !!!.