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Henning Bang is a Professor (50% part-time) at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , specializing in work, cultural, and social psychology. He concurrently serves as Managing Director of Henning Bang AS (50%) and has held leadership roles in consulting firms since 1989. His academic career includes teaching at UiO, NHH, and BI in areas like group psychology, organizational culture, and leadership. Education: PhD in Psychology (2010, University of Oslo) Master's in Psychology (1986, University of Oslo) Master of Science in Economics (1982, Norwegian School of Economics) Research Interests: Focuses on group processes, team effectiveness, leadership dynamics, organizational culture development, and conflict resolution. His work emphasizes practical applications in military, police, and corporate settings, often leveraging character strengths and psychological safety frameworks. Recent projects include predicting cadet performance, leadership team development, and organizational flexibility. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2008, with a focus on character strengths measurement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational behavior. Recent themes include psychological safety in teams and cultural flexibility in workplaces. Awards: 2010: Bjørn Christiansen Memorial Prize (Norwegian Psychological Association) 2004: Teaching Excellence Award (UiO Department of Psychology) Consulting & Teams: Leads Henning Bang AS, advising organizations on leadership development and culture change. Collaborates with military and police institutions on character strengths-based training programs.





