Beate Elstad

Beate Elstad serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Organisation and Management at Oslo Business School, Oslo Metropolitan University. She teaches Arts Management courses and Organizational Behavior in the Master of Business Administration Programme, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education.

Her research centers on cultural workers and freelancers, examining working conditions, career trajectories, workplace learning, professional identity formation, and volunteer management. Recent work investigates pandemic impacts on cultural sectors, highlighting precarious employment, coping strategies, and resilience mechanisms among artists and creative professionals.

Analysis of her publications (2019-2024) reveals consistent focus on cultural/creative industries during crises, with recurring themes of leadership, identity navigation, and adaptive strategies. Her interdisciplinary work spans management journals, sociology publications, and specialized outlets in music education and arts administration.

Elstad leads research projects evidenced by extensive publications including 24 scientific articles, 11 research reports, and dissemination pieces. While specific student supervision details are unlisted, her Arts Management Programme involvement implies master's student mentorship. Her pandemic-related studies received institutional support from OsloMet.

She actively participates in the Organisation and Management Professions and Management research group, collaborating on studies of cultural sector dynamics and professional development.