Øyvind Lund Martinsen

Øyvind L. Martinsen is a Professor in Organizational Psychology at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo, Norway, where he currently serves as Head of the Department for Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Bergen in 1995 and has maintained academic positions at both institutions throughout his career.

His primary research interests span leadership, personality psychology, motivation, creativity, and self-leadership, with particular focus on military leadership contexts and personality testing in selection settings. His work demonstrates a consistent integration of theoretical frameworks with practical applications in organizational settings.

Analysis of Martinsen's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of personality traits with leadership behaviors and organizational outcomes. His research employs diverse methodological approaches including experimental designs, survey research, and military selection contexts. A notable trend is his exploration of how semantic structures influence survey responses and measurement in organizational psychology.

• Editor-in-Chief of the Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research
• Former Associate Dean for BI's Master of Management programs (2003-2006)
• Former head of the Norwegian Army's Leadership Research Institute (2006-2007)
• Former adjunct professor in leadership at the Norwegian Defense University College (2011-2018)

His work on self-leadership and empowerment has significant implications for organizational practice, particularly regarding how leaders can foster environments that enhance employee autonomy while maintaining productivity. Martinsen's research on military leadership provides unique insights into high-stakes leadership contexts that have broader applicability to civilian organizational settings.