Åge Johnsen

Åge Johnsen is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Business School, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), specializing in public policy and governance. His work focuses on trust-based management, administrative reforms, strategic planning, and performance measurement in the public sector.

• PhD in Economics (OsloMet)
• MSc in Economics (University of Oslo)

His research explores:

• Trust reforms in Scandinavia
• Strategic management and organizational change
• Control mechanisms and performance audits
• Network governance and school performance
• Leadership dynamics in public administration
• Policy translation and implementation

Recent publications analyze trust-based governance impacts, performance measurement systems, and strategic planning adoption in municipalities.

He contributes to the Organization and Management in the Public Sector (ORGOFF) research group and collaborates on data collection for Norway's Ministry of Local Government and District Affairs.