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Dag Jansson is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Oslo Business School, specifically within the Organisation and Management department. His academic work uniquely bridges organizational leadership theory and music education practice, creating an interdisciplinary profile that examines how aesthetic practices inform management and leadership development.
Professor Jansson's research program focuses on several interconnected areas:
- Organizational Aesthetics and Leadership Development
- Choral Conducting Pedagogy and Music Education
- Cultural Work and Precarious Employment Conditions
- Sensemaking Processes in Artistic Professions
- Cross-disciplinary Applications between Artistic Practice and Business Management
His publication record shows a strong emphasis on how cultural workers navigate complex employment conditions, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jansson has developed significant expertise in community choir dynamics, examining how 'low-threshold' musical participation fosters social inclusion and personal development. A distinctive contribution to his field is the concept of the 'aesthetics of subversion' - exploring how marginalized practices challenge conventional organizational norms and offer alternative leadership models. His methodological approach often combines qualitative inquiry with arts-based research techniques, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.
Professor Jansson maintains an active research agenda with consistent publications in high-impact journals including Organizational Aesthetics, Music Education Research, and The Journal of Arts Management, Law, and Society. His work demonstrates collaborative partnerships with researchers such as Beate Elstad, Erik Døving, and Anne Haugland Balsnes, indicating strong engagement with both Scandinavian and international academic communities.
As an academic bridging theory and practice, Jansson's contributions extend beyond scholarly publications to practical applications in leadership development programs and music education curricula. His research has particular relevance for understanding the evolving nature of work in creative industries and how artistic practices can inform broader organizational contexts and leadership approaches.
