Education/Certification
2005 Accredited specialist in work- and organizational psychology by the Norwegian Psychological Association.
2001 Certified group therapist (advanced programme/3 years) by the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA), Oslo.
1979 Dr.philos. (Ph.D.) University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway. Doctoral dissertation: Anxiety and Organization (Angst og organisasjon: En studie av samspillet mellom de ansatte ved en psykiatrisk avdeling). Committee: prof. Frode Strømnes, prof. Sigvard Rubenowitz, prof. Osmo Wiio.
1972 Certified International Trainer (one year programme) by European Institute for Trans-national Studies in Group and Organizational Development (EIT). (Supervisors: Trygve Johnstad, Norway and Gori Ehrenskiold, Denmark).
1970 Candidate of Psychology, University of Oslo. Licensed psychologist and authorized non-directive (Rogersian) therapist.
Jogging
Born natural lazy, but five marathons completed, just before turning 50, of course... (best result 3.56/St.h.)
On the road again after 70, half-marathons, hoping for longevity, of course... (last one at age 77, puh)
Continuing with 10 K.
After 80, continuing with 5 K.
Memberships
The Norwegian Non-Fiction Writers Association ( from 1979 until June 2023)
The Swedish Writers’ Union (until 2025)
The Norwegian Psychological Association (until 2025)
Visiting Scholar (without remuneration)
2012-present Visiting Professor at the Institute of Psychology, University of Oslo
2011 (4 months) Professor emeritus, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo.
2002/2003 (academic year). Arizona State University, Department of Psychology (prof. Robert Cialdini).
2001 (summer). San Diego State University, College of Business Administration (prof. Mark Butler).
1999 (summer and fall). San Diego State University, College of Business Administration (prof. Mark Butler).
1997 (summer & fall). University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Business Administration (prof. Richard Brislin).
1994/1995 (academic year). University of Tokyo, Department of Social Psychology (prof. Susumu Yamaguchi).
1993 (summer). University of South Florida, Department of Psychology (prof. Charles Spielberger).
1989 (summer). University of Stockholm, Department of Educational Science (prof. Åke Edfeldt).
1988 (summer). University of California at Berkeley, Department of Psychology (prof. Jack Block).
Positions/Contracted work
2018-2019 (1 year) Independent Practice, thereof 32 days Contracted Mentor of Leadership-in-Interaction (Samspill & ledelse) at The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV), Oslo, Norway.
2012-2017 (5 years) Independent Practice, thereof 100 days Contracted Mentor and Lecturer of Leadership-in-Interaction (Samspill & ledelse) at AFF at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), Oslo.
2011-2012 (1 year) Full time researcher and contracted Mentor of Leadership-in-Interaction (Samspill & ledelse), at AFF at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH), Oslo.
1990-2011 (22 years) Professor of Organizational Psychology, BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway
1998 – 1999 (1 year) Part position (50%) Visiting Professor, University of Karlstad, Sweden.
1991-1996 (5 years) Part position (20 %) Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.
1979-1990 (11 years) Associate professor of Organizational Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.
1976-1978 (2 years) Assistant professor of Social Psychology, Dept. of Social Science, University of Tromsø, Norway.
1975-1976 ( 1 year) Psychologist I, Norwegian Armed Forces’ Headquarters, Dept. of Leadership Training, Oslo.
1972-1975 ( 3 years) Researcher, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.
1970-1972 (2 years) Research assistant, Department of Psychology, University of Oslo.