Recent conference activities
Delivered (listed by most recent):
- Oslo Fintech Week, 06 June 2016, Oslo.
A keynote on Fintech and the major financial institutions at the first fintech week in Norway.
Organization: link
Slides: pdf - Sopra Steria Leadership, 01 June 2016, Oslo.
A keynote on Digital disruption and new organizational models at a leadership event for Sopra Steria in Norway.
Organization: link
Slides: pdf - CORE Barometer, 27 September 2016, Oslo.
A keynote on Women and the politics of top leadership in Norway at a conference for representing the annual results of Centre for Research on Gender Equality in Norway.
Organization: link
Slides: pdf - UHR Representantskap, 20 May 2016, Bod¿.
A keynote on Creating a syllabus for the unknown at a conference for university leaders in Norway.
Organization: link
Slides: pdf - Seema Conference, 11 May 2016, Oslo.
A keynote on Where Silicon Valley gets its brains and money, and opportunities for Norway at a conference for talent diversity.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Angel Challenge, 03 May 2016, Oslo.
A talk on Successful exit strategies for startups for investors at a national angel challenge event.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Digital Leadership, 02 May 2016, Oslo.
A three hour workshop on Digital technology and related social trends for leaders at a national recruitment institute.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Sirkulaersammfunn hos Polyteknisk, 27 April 2016, Oslo.
An opening talk Circular Socieities for leaders at a Norwegian Polytechninc Society event.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Women in IT, 25 April 2016, Brussels.
A keynote on Female Entrepreneurship at the inaugural EWIT event.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - EcoDa, 21 April 2016, Oslo.
A panel on Boards in times of disruptive technologies for leaders at a European Board Association event.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - GCE-Node, 19 April 2016, Grimstad.
A talk on Norwegian opprtuniites in the fourth industrial revolution for leaders at a South Norwegian industry cluster event.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Styrelederskolen, 14 April 2016, Moss/Jeloeya.
A talk on Innovation in boardrooms for the national Board School attendees.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Styreinstituttet, 12 April 2016, Oslo.
A talk on Disruptive boardrooms for the national Board Institute general assembly.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - NFD, 11 April 2016, Moss/Jeloeya.
A talk on Norway vs. Silicon Valley for a departmental workshop for the Ministry of Trade and Finance.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Oslo Business Region, 30 March 2016, Startuplab Oslo.
A talk on AI for a Startpday event by Oslo Business Region.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Post Lean, 11 March 2016, Oslo.
A panel on post-lean strategies for a Moowalk event by Sopra Steria.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Telenor Mobil, 11 March 2016, Oslo.
A talk on mobile to digital strategies for Telenor’s Mobile Division monthly leadership workshop.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - ABB, 10 March 2016, Sundvoll.
A talk on innovation strategies for ABB’s annual leadership conference.
Event: link
Slides: pdf - Soroptimist International Union of Norway, 9 Mars 2016, Oslo.
A keynote on Strong women and good leaders at a regional women’s conference. - Gjensidige Workshop, 1 Mars 2016, Trondheim.
A presentation on The disruption of banking at a leadership meeting. - Stormkast, 18 Februar 2016, Bergen.
A panel debate on Technology and changing societal dynamics at a national digital innovation conference.
Event: html - Aftenposten, 27 Februar 2016, Oslo.
A panel debate on Technology and the new labour market at a digital/social innovation conference by the main national newspaper.
Event: html - Bratteli seminaret (AP), 11 Januar 2016, Oslo.
A panel debate with Henrik Thune and Per Fugelli on Main challenges in the next chapter on Norway at a national political conference.
Event: html - Styreakademiet, 10 November 2015, Oslo.
Keynote on Value creation in volatile times at the annual conference of the National Association of Directors.
Event: html Slides: pdf - NHO Japanese Delegation, 6 November 2015, Oslo.
Keynote on Leadership diversity and inclusion practices for a large group of female top leaders in Japan’s private and public sector.
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Slides: pdf - Styrelederskolen, 29 October 2015, Refsnes Gods.
Keynote on Effective boards in times of disruptive change.
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Slides: pdf - AFF Mentor Program, 21 October 2015, Oslo.
Keynote on Practical and realistic strategies for increased female top leadership in Norway.
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Slides: pdf - BI Careers Conference, 15 October 2015, Oslo.
Keynote on Top leadership and life phases.
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Slides: pdf - Samarbeidsraadet for tros- og livssynssamfunn (STL), 18 September 2015, Oslo.
A 90 minute keynote session on Leading Diversity to youth leaders of different faith organisations in Norway. I spoke after the Crown Prince of Norway opened the conference; you can find his speech on the link below.
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Slides: pdf - Solstrand Hovedprogrammet, 17 September 2015, Solstrand.
Talk on My leadership lessons to attendees of Solstrand Programme, probably the best leadership development programme in the Nordics.
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Slides: pdf - Den Nordnorske Styredagen, 17 September 2015, Tromsoe.
Keynote on Board innovation apetite to 130 members of a regional board academy in northern Norway.
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Slides: pdf - SIVA incubator workshop, 17 September 2015, Gardermoen.
Talk on Next generation incubators for members of SIVA network.
Slides: pdf - EVRY Insight, 17 September 2015, Gardermoen.
Panel on National IT strategy and value creation, with Haakon Haugli and Paul Chaffey.
Event: html - Bubble Bar, 26 June 2015, Oslo.
Panel on Norwegian early stage investing with Vegard Johnsen and Per Einar Dybvik.
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Slides: pdf - Female Future, 21 May 2015, Oslo.
Keynote on Leadership careers, female style at the final session for this year’s programme attendees.
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Presentation 2: pdf - ODA Network, 8 May 2015, Oslo.
Panel debate on Women and relevant leadership, with Erik Wold, Tor Jakob Rams¿y, Berit Svendsen, Gaute Engbakk og Julie Brodtkorb.
Event: html - Institute for Informatics, 6 May 2015, Oslo.
Talk on Strategic importance of technical IT studies, with Espen Andersen. - Ostfold Industriforening, 21 April 2015, Refsnes Gods.
Talk on Board dynamics and value creation, with Jannik Lindbaek. - Styrelederskolen, 13 March 2015, Refsnes Gods.
A lecture on Effective boards in times of disruptive change at the national board directors academy, with Inge K. Hansen, Baard Mikkelsen, Bjarne Aamodt and others.
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Slides: pdf - Tim Greves Symposium, 6 March 2015, Refsnes Gods.
A pre-dinner talk on Saudi Arabian Landscapes.
Slides: pdf - Civita, 5 March 2015, Oslo.
Female leadership and life phases. - Styrelederskolen, 12 Nov 2014, Refsnes Gods.
Effective boards in times of disruptive change.
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Slides: pdf - Den Nasjonale Styredagen, 16 Oct 2014, Oslo.
Innovation and value creation in the board room.
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Slides: pdf - Oslo Innovation Week, Tertulia 15 Oct 2014, Oslo.
Drivers of innovation.
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Slides: pdf - Hungarian Embassy, 7 Oct 2014, Oslo.
Hungarian in Norway – career and life perspectives.
Slides: pdf
Event: pdf - Styrelederen, 3 Sept 2014, Oslo.
Board innovation paradox.
Slides: pdf - INSEAD Global Business Leaders Conference, 20 Jun 2014, Portugal.
A panel discussion on nigh-growth entrepreneurship in Europe.
Event: html - Norwegian Board of Directors Institute, 3 Jun 2014, Oslo.
A talk on nomination committee best practices.
Event: html - INSEAD alumni presidents meeting, 24 May 2014, Fontainebleau.
A talk about inspiring and leading volunteers: a case study on INSEAD Alumni Norway.
Slides: pdf - Post-MBA career advice, 23 May 2014, Fontainebleau.
A talk to graduating INSEAD students about careers and work-life balance after an MBA.
Slides: pdf
Alumni profile: html - Ministry of Education of Norway, Annual Conference, 7 May 2014, Oslo.
A talk about mobility in and for research (in Norwegian).
Program: pdf
Slides: pdf
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Stream: starts at 2:00 - Econa Board Seminar, 23 Apr 2014, Moss.
A seminar about effective board work and value creation, with Widar Salbuvik.
Slides: pdf - Hamar Utvalget, 10 Apr 2014, Oslo.
A talk about technology trends in general, and their relation to the gaming industry.
Slides: pdf - Styrelederskolen, 5 Mar 2014, Refsnes Gods.
Talk about innovation in the boardroom.
Event: pdf
Slides: pdf - University of Oslo, Grunderskolen, 1 Mar 2014, Oslo.
Lecturing about startup success factors for students at Grunderskolen
Slides: pdf - Amesto, 11 Feb 2014, Oslo.
Talk to the management/owners about innovation and creativity.
Slides: pdf - Gender Equality Incentives, 6 Feb 2014, Belgrade.
Consulting the Serbian government about Norwegian best practices within gender equality and leadership.
Slides: pdf - Alarga Academy, 10 Jan 2014, Oslo.
Diversity, creativity and innovation.
Talk: pdf - Beta Factory and Startup Norway CEO Summit, 28 Nov 2013, Oslo.
Talk about startup best practices.
Talk: pdf
Organization: link - Norwegian Board Academy, 14 Nov 2013, PF Oslo.
Talk about how to be a relevant and attractive board member.
Talk: pdf
Event: link - Oslo Global Mobility Forum, 12 Nov 2013, Oslo.
Hosting a conference on talent mobility in Norway
Event: link - Styreskolen, 13 Nov 2013, Refsnes Gods.
A talk on Strategic Boardwork
Talk: pdf
Event: link
Event: pdf - Oslo Innovation Week, 14 Oct 2013, MESH Oslo.
Leading a debate on entrepreneurship in Norway.
Event: link - Inspirational lecture for ANSA Alumni, 26 August 2013, Polyteknisk Forening.
Presentation on “Personal and professional development after studying abroad”
Event: link
Presentation: pdf - Talent (im)migration, 28 May 2013, Litteraturhuset.
Presentation on “Public talent management”
Event: link - Annual conference for leadership at universities, hosted by The Norwegian Defence University College, 15 May 2013.
Presentation on “Public safety and technology, industrial perspective”
Event: pdf
Presentation: pdf - International Board Members Seminar (Styrefaglig Moeteplass), 23 April 2013.
Panel discussion on “Perspectives on diversity in boards”
Event: link - Alarga International Careers Day, 16 April 2013.
Presentation on “Top ten career mistakes by young ambitious people”
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Slides: pdf - Oslo University Entrepreneurship Course, 16 April 2013.
Lecture on “From start-up to stay-up”
Slides: pdf
Course: link - Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund, 9 January 2013.
Presentation to the IT management team on “Digital Strategies”
Organization: link - ADVnor Investors Day, 8 November 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Does your board create value?”
Speakers: link
Event: link
Presentation: pdf (in Norwegian) - Norway International Network (NIN), 1 November 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “International leadership development”.
Event: link
Presentation: pdf (in English) - SINTEF Leadership Event, Oslo, 30 October 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Market Driven Innovation and Research Management”.
Presentation: pdf (in English)
Company: link - Startup Weekend Norway, Oslo, 20 October 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Business Plan Creation and Presentation”.
Coaching teams on the topics of business model, sales strategy and product positioning.
Presentation: pdf (in English)
Event: link - Oslo Global Mobility Forum, 18 October 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Global attractiveness of Norway and Norwegian industries”. With Dilek Ayhan (Managing director, Alarga).
Speakers: link
Event: link
Presentation: pdf (in English) - Styrelederskolen (Board Directors School), Refsnes Gods, 26 September 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Strategic Board Membership”.
Event: link - INSEAD Presidents Meeting, 26 May 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Best practices for effective volunteer organizations”.INSEAD Motivational lecture to graduating students, 25 May 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Managing your career without compromising your life”.Adecco seminar, 16 May 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Your company’s attractivness and effectivity in the global war for talent.” With a subsequent panel debate, with Paul Chaffey (CEO Abelia), Kristin Clemet (Leader Civita), and Anders Owre-Johnsen (CEO Adecco).
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Flyer: pdf (in Norwegian) - Immigrant Competence Center, 3rd May 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Channeling diversity into innovation.” Supporting the project run by the Norwegian Immigrant Authority, Integrerings- og Mangfoldsdirektoratet (IMDi) and Chinese Professionals in Norway (CPN, www.cpn2003.no). - Global Future and NHO, 19th April 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Innovation and constructive diversity.” - Judging at StartupWeekend Oslo, 25th March 2012.
Evaluating and awarding the best business pitches that resulted from the 2012 StartupWeekend in Oslo. - Ambisjoner.no, BIs seminar “Veien i arbeidslivet”, 16th February 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Constructive use of multicultural talent.” - Oslo International Club, 16th January 2012.
Presentation on the topic: “Why is it good business for boards to be global.”
Report: html - Alarga Academy, 6th January 2012.
A motivational presentation about life management at the annual academy session for multicultural talents in Norway.
Photos: HTML - Olympiatoppen, November 2011.
A speech and workshop at the leadership programe for the elite sport coaches and team captains about international top talent management in business. - British Gas, Reading, October 2011.
A presentation to the women from top management of BG on how to attract and retain top female talent. - Peer Gynt Academy, Vinstra, August 2011.
A speech at the annual Peer Gynt Festival, at their leadership-focused session. Topic: From dreams to reality.
Link: html - Caroline von Humboldt Prize, Berlin, October 2010.
A speech at the prize award for Humboldt Prize for extraordinary achievement of women in academia. Topic: Female as top achievers in academia and business.
Speech: pdf - INSEAD Council, April 2010.
A presentation at the annual INSEAD-Hafslund seminar. Topic: innovation and talent management. - Oslo women’s forum, March 2010.
A speech at the annual event for promoting women in technology and management. Topic: Buiding sustainable businesses across cultures. - Polyteknisk Forening, November 2006.
Debate about Safety, Security and Privacy.
Event: link - University of Oslo, September 2006.
Lecture about “Trustworthy computing”.
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Other conference activities
Tim Greves Symposium, March 2016, Jeloeya.
Programme committee member.
NHH Symposium, March 2015, Oslo.
Expert group member, on productivity and innovation.
Event: link
Oslo Global Mobility Week, March 2015, Oslo.
Organizing committee member.
Event: link
Oslo Innovation Week, October 2014, Oslo.
Organizing committee member.
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Digital Innovation Prize, October 2014, Oslo.
Jury leader for Digital Innovation Prize at Oslo Innovation Week.
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Slides: pdf
Bloomberg Mayors Challenge, September 2014, London/Paris.
Selection committee member.
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Nordic Startup Awards, May 2014, Oslo.
Judge panel member.
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