Alf Steinar Sætre

Alf Steinar Sætre is a Professor of Innovation and Strategy at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management. He leads the Norwegian Research School in Innovation's Program (NORSi-PIMS), collaborating with institutions like Harvard Business School and INSEAD. His research focuses on innovation management, ambiguity in innovation processes, organizational adaptation, and sustainable business models.

Education:

• MSc in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics, Bergen
• PhD in Organizational Communication from the University of Texas at Austin (Fulbright Scholar)

Research Interests:

• Management of ambiguity in innovation
• Innovation project termination
• Organizational learning and adaptation
• Sustainability integration in business models

His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing strategic problem formulation and psychological ownership in innovation.

Teaching & Awards:

• Recipient of Indøk's Lecturer of the Year (2018)
• Teaches Innovation Management (TIØ4180) and Engaged Scholarship (ØK8101)

Outreach: Leads the PIMS Executive Forum, connecting executives with innovation scholars. Authored books like Communication in Organizations and contributed to global research networks.