Marie-Louise Bjørn

Marie-Louise Bjørn is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Humanities and Technology Organization. Her work bridges Political Science, Sociology, and Organizational Psychology through action research frameworks.

• Education: Industrial PhD (2016-2019), MPO in System Failure Analysis (2011-2013), MSc in Political Science (1991-1997)
• External Roles: Chief Consultant at Green Andersen Industrial Psychology (2015-2020), Development Manager at Children's Conditions (2009-2015)

Her research focuses on:

• Emotional dynamics in public administration sectors
• System failures in vulnerable populations (children, adolescents, prisoners)
• Relational actor-structure theory in organizational contexts
• Interactive research methodologies combining theory and practice

Recent publications address organizational learning in prison contexts, trust dynamics in competency development, and systemic contradictions in child welfare management. These works span sub-fields including:

• Organizational Development
• Emotional Barriers in Institutions
• Data-Driven Management
• Psychodynamic Observational Methods
• Resource Mobilization
• Relational Leadership