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Inge Håvard Bergdal is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Innovation, School of Business and Law, University of Agder. He holds a Cand. Psychol. degree from the University of Oslo with specialist training in Active Psychotherapy. Bergdal has been employed at UiA since 2004, working part-time (20%) while holding a full-time (100%) position as a specialist psychologist at RVTS Sør (Regional Resource Center for Violence, Traumatic Stress, and Suicide Prevention).
- Academic Roles: Associate Professor (UiA), Specialist Psychologist (RVTS Sør)
- Education: Cand. Psychol. (University of Oslo), Specialist Training in Active Psychotherapy
Bergdal's research focuses on the relationship between theory and practice in organizational learning, motivation, and leadership. His work addresses emotional awareness in teams, decision-making influenced by personality and values, and motivational drivers in workplace settings.
Teaching Areas:
- ORG 121 Motivational Leadership
- ORG 122 Leadership in Practice
- ORG 217 Coaching
- ORG 218 Staffing in Practice
- EVU Projects: Kindergarten Leadership Training, Sustainable Industry (Eyde)
Professional Background:
- Former Head of PPT Grimstad, Psychologist at BUP Arendal, and Psychologist at PPT for Upper Secondary Education
- 20+ years in organizational counseling and process management
- Military experience: Study Director and Head Teacher at Norwegian Air Force Academy, psychologist for leadership selection at War Colleges
- Board positions: Norwegian Psychological Association, Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Arendal
