Ingeborg Olsdatter Busterud Flagstad

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Skar, Siri (2024). Action Methods and Sociometry at the University: Promoting Learning, Social Connections and a Safe Learning Climate. In Giancomucci, Scott; Fleury, Heloisa Junqueira & Altinay, Deniz (Ed.), Psychodrama in Education. Creativity and Experiemential Teaching Around the World. Springer Nature. ISSN 9789819783779. p. 73–96. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-8377-9_4. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The main purpose of this chapter is to offer inspiration and ideas regarding how action methods may be integrated into higher education. Creating a safe learning climate is the foundation for motivation, knowledge acquisition and well-being in universities. This chapter focuses on how action methods and sociometry may be used as a tool to promote learning, establish social connections and construct a safe learning climate among new students. First, we briefly outline the philosophical underpinnings of action methods and discuss how using it as a foundation for teaching may promote good encounters between students and university lecturers. Next, we present empirical studies of psychodrama and sociometry conducted in a university setting. We then present studies based on dramaturgical perspectives and on aesthetic learning processes, as well as studies focused on role play and simulation—representing overlapping fields. The first part of this chapter thus provides a basis for understanding the application of Morenian approaches to higher education. The next part of the chapter concerns practical applications, outlining sociometric techniques that we consider relevant to use with students. We present a case example of how sociometric techniques may be used to ease students’ transition to higher education and help them develop confidence in their role of new university student. We also explore how sociometric techniques may aid in establishing social connections, building group cohesion, promote motivation and reduce stress. Our intention with this section is to describe methods and procedures thoroughly, enabling university lecturers to be inspired to implement some of the techniques in their teaching. We therefore discuss (a) how psychodrama and sociometric techniques may contribute directly to learning in higher education, by developing specific skills (for instance, via role training); and (b) how sociometric techniques may promote learning indirectly, by creating a safe learning climate. In the third and final part of the chapter, we discuss advantages and challenges in introducing action methods into higher education. Our aim is to bridge different traditions by drawing on dramaturgical perspectives, role play, simulation and aesthetic dimensions of learning, as well as explorative, experimental and holistic approaches. We discuss the importance of creating a safe learning climate as a precondition for using action methods, as well as the balance between opening up a personal space to integrate experiences into academic learning without crossing the line into therapeutic issues. Finally, we point to promising future avenues of integrating a Morenian perspective into cross-disciplinary work in higher education.

• Skar, Siri Merethe & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). A sociometric approach to university teaching. Zeitschrift für Psychodrama und Soziometri. ISSN 1619-5507. doi: 10.1007/s11620-021-00646-5. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The purpose of this article is to explore a sociometric approach to university teaching based on evaluations from students. There are some studies of the application of action methods in university settings focused on teaching skills however, to our knowledge, there are no studies of sociometric approaches to promote group cohesion (GC) and a safe learning climate (SLC) in higher education. To help bridge this knowledge gap, this paper will review the relevant literature and examine evaluations from university students to explore how sociometric techniques may help establish new social connections, and promote self-disclosure, trust, and cohesion. Participants reported that the action methods provided clear structure and frames, which empowered them to stretch their comfort zone but also sparked the formation of numerous new relationships—which some called ‘speed-friendshipping’. Participants experienced increased GC and a feeling of safety regarding future lecture situations. Some participants experienced challenges related to the sociometric exercises, such as too much play and ‘drama activities’. The overall aim of this article is to broaden our understanding of how a sociometric approach may contribute to promote social relationships, GC and facilitate the establishment of an SLC.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2022). The psychology of green entrepreneurship: Founder-driven development of green climate in small-scale companies. Cogent Business & Management. 9(1). doi: 10.1080/23311975.2022.2079245. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study explores the psychology of green entrepreneurship and the role of the founder in establishing a green climate in organisations. The study examined the process of founding an environmentally sustainable organisational climate in small-scale Norwegian manufacturing companies. Focus group interviews were conducted and questionnaires were distributed in the field; subsequently, the founders participated in an in-depth follow-up interview to explore the evolving elements of the green climate. Thematic analysis revealed that the founders’ environmental focus had different origins, indicative of four motivational categories: opposition, frugality, activism and idealism. The founders played a crucial role in influencing employee green behaviour through both supervision and direct behavioural instructions. Moreover, the participants frequently mentioned the practical aspects of the environmental focus, while values and strategies were generally tacit. The findings indicate that the founders’ motivational position determined the trajectory of the development of a green climate.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2022). Certification dissonance: Contradictions between environmental values and certification scheme requirements in small-scale companies. Journal of Cleaner Production. ISSN 0959-6526. 358(132037). doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132037. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The importance of internalization and employee involvement in the greening of organizations is well-established; however, experiences of environmental certification processes in small-scale companies have largely been overlooked. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of environmental certification in small-scale companies, and how certification may drive green change in these contexts. The study employed a qualitative approach and thematic analysis. Twenty-eight informants in seven small-scale companies were interviewed, via focus-group interviews with employees and leaders, and in individual interviews with leaders. The main theme that was identified from the reflexive thematic analysis was that certification gave rise to a back-and-forth process between drivers and hindrances, resulting in conflicting emotions and cognitive dissonance—which we denoted certification dissonance. Findings indicate that employees experienced conflicts between their own environmental values and the requirements imposed by the certification scheme. Four main categories of certification dissonance were identified: 1) Company characteristics, 2) the company's relationship with the customers/market, 3) characteristics of the certification scheme, and 4) emotional reactions. The participants struggled to choose between alternatives in different shades of green in what we denoted the ‘eco grey zone’. Systems theory and cognitive dissonance theory provided a theoretical framework for analysis. Based on our findings, we propose a new process model of certification dissonance outcomes. This model illustrates how employees and managers feel trapped within categorical thinking, and experience dissonance between the poles of ‘what is truly green and sustainable’ and ‘being certified’. This study may be of relevance to managers and stakeholders working on environmental sustainability.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs & Rydstedt, Leif W (2021). The Process of Establishing a Green Climate: Face-To-Face Interaction between Leaders and Employees in the Microsystem. The Journal of Values Based Leadership. ISSN 2153-019X. 14(1). Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This study explores the processes of establishing a green organizational climate in small-scale companies. Previous studies have primarily focused on factors associated with pro-environmental behaviour in large organizations. The role of a green organizational climate—specifically, the interactional processes involved in the construction of a green climate—has largely been unexplored. Entrepreneurial small companies constitute an ideal arena in which to study the initial phase of greening processes. The present study examined the process of establishing a green organizational climate in seven small-scale Norwegian companies. This article presents a systems model that was developed to analyse how processes at different levels interact in the shaping of the green climate. The design was a longitudinal mixed-methods approach, consisting of focus-group interviews conducted in the field, a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with the leaders. Findings indicate that the construction of a green climate had a strong practise-based approach. The company founders were driven by environmental values; they sparked the initial green measures, influenced the employees—directly and indirectly—and also invited dialogue around and co-construction of the green climate. Frequent face-to-face interactions within the microsystem of the leaders/employees were decisive to the development of the green climate. The present study contributes to the understanding of the process of greening an organization: specifically, how green practice relates to the construction of a shared green climate. Contrary to previous research and theorizing, this study indicates that it is possible to “go green” without a superordinate green strategy.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Det grønne skiftet - Hvordan kan psykologien bidra? Psykologisk tidsskrift. ISSN 1501-7508. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2012). Konflikt og kreativitet i grupper. Psykologisk tidsskrift. ISSN 1501-7508. 15(1), p. 14–18. Full text in Research Archive

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• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Skar, Siri (2025). Sociometri og aksjonsmetodikk med studenter. In Kristoffersen, Børge; Rasmussen, Bjørn & Uppstad, Marit Høgalmen (Ed.), Når mennesker møtes. Fortellinger fra faget psykodrama.. Kolofon Forlag AS. ISSN 9788269351002. p. 221–246. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2025). Engaging students actively in your teaching using sociometry and action methods. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2025). Group dynamics in large groups: Sociometry and Morenian action methods. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Rønning, Monica; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Strumse, Einar & Beute, Femke (2024). En miljøvennlig atferds-cocktail. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2024). Integrating Sustainability: Introducing a New Systems Perspective on Green Change. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2024). Hvordan lykkes med grønne endringer i organisasjoner? Full text in Research Archive
• Henriksen, Marin Kristine; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Hauge, Åshild Lappegard (2023). Psykologiske perspektiver på innovasjon i organisasjoner. In Hauge, Atle Jensen; Røhnebæk, Maria & Myklebø, Sigrid (Ed.), Innovasjon: En innføring. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 9788202733599. p. 213–227. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Hva er innovasjon? Hvordan kan vi forstå og studere dette fenomenet? Boka viser hvordan innovasjon kan beskrives og forstås fra ulike perspektiver. Boka har tre deler som tar for seg hvordan innovasjon kan forstås på systemnivå organisasjonsnivå praktisk nivå Kapitlene formidler kunnskap om innovasjon på en lettfattelig måte og bruker rikelig med eksempler fra ulike bransjer og sektorer. Forfatterne viser at innovasjon kan studeres i ulike settinger, i ulike faser og på ulike nivåer, og leseren får innblikk i innovasjon som et stort og sammensatt fagområde. Mens innovasjon gjerne forbindes med verdiskaping og fremskritt, er det i dag økende oppmerksomhet om problematiske aspekter, særlig i forbindelse med bærekraft. Dette tematiseres i mange av bokas kapitler, og gir et mer nyansert bilde enn det som har dominert litteraturen hittil. Boka er ment som en innføring i innovasjon til bruk på bachelor- og masterkurs. Målgruppen for boka er studenter innen økonomi-, organisasjon- og ledelsesfag, aktører innen nærings- og samfunnsliv, og andre lesere med interesse for innovasjon.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Dealing with plagiarism in academic publishing - My worsk christmas present ever. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Når forskningsartikkelen blir stjålet og piratpublisert. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Important drivers for green changes in organisations. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Slik reagerte artikkel­tyvene da forskeren ved Høgskolen i Innlandet konfronterte dem. [Journal]. Khrono. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Ble utsatt for forskningsjuks: – Jeg satte himmel og jord i bevegelse. [Journal]. Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Manuskriptet hennes ble stjålet: – Jeg ble ganske sjokkert. [Journal]. Forskerforum. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Konijnenberg, Carolien; Andreassen, Marita; Andersen, Per Normann; Håkansson, UIrika & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Mobilfrie soner - er det en god idé? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2022). Environmental certification. A driver for greener organisations? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2021). Environmental certification: Experiences of contradictions between environmental values and requirements from certification schemes. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2021). Environmental Certification: Contradictions and Dissonance. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2021). Brukte julegaver er ikke noen skam. [Journal]. Hamar Arbeiderblad. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Ingeborg Flagstad synes ikke brukte gaver er noen skam, og brenner for å bremse forbrukskarusellen. Her får du hennes beste tips til en mer bærekraftig julefeiring.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Henriksen, Marin Kristine; Rønning, Monica; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs & Tisthammer, Kelsey Kristine (2020). Kan et virus reversere klimaendringene? Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  En sideeffekt av kampen mot koronaviruset, i form av bedret luftkvalitet, kan bidra til å spare over 100 000 liv per år – om effekten vedvarer, skriver Marin Kristine Henriksen og kolleger ved Høgskolen i Innlandet.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Henriksen, Marin Kristine (2020). Going green - what does it mean? Environmental sustainability in an organizational context. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  There is a wide variety of concepts that describe “going green” in the context of organizational change. The creative construction of concepts demonstrates the dynamic nature of this field, but is also a product of the lack of clearly established research traditions. Although the concepts that are used in this field describe slightly different shades of green, there is also considerable overlap. The plurality of concepts has ensued a fragmented literature. Furthermore, because of the lack of overreaching theoretical paradigms and lack of common definitions, relevant connections and comparisons may be overlooked. The concepts may be divided into two main categories; those that describe work green behaviour at the level of the individual and those that describe work green behaviour at the level of the organization. The field of greening organizations is highly value laden, and the implicit values of going green will be discussed. Greening is related to deeply founded values such as connection to nature, and asking questions about the environment evoke people’s moral emotions. This presentation will explore how green change in organizations may be operationalized, and trusting green data will be discussed in relation to social desirability. Keywords: Organizational greening, going green, concepts, organizational change, environmental psychology

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2020). Håndhilsing: - Vi bør aldri gjøre det igjen. [Journal]. VGTV. Full text in Research Archive
• Henriksen, Marin Kristine; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2020). Reuse of building materials - Networking strategies for social innovation. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2020). Brukte gaver til jul. [Radio]. NRK P1+. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). The greening of organizational climate: A framework for sustainable organizational development. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). Slik kan din bedrift bli grønnere. [Journal]. Ledernytt. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Mange bedrifter ønsker å framstå som miljøbvisste og mange ledere har innført strategier for en grønnere framtid uten at noe skjer. Her er mijøpsykologens beste råd for å omsette intensjoner og strategier til praktisk handling.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). Dette kan bedrifter gjøre for å bli grønnere. [Journal]. Forskning.no. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Bedrifter står for rundt halvparten av alle miljøutslipp i verden. Selv om mange har innført strategi for en grønnere framtid, skjer det ingenting. Her er miljøpsykologens råd til de som mener alvor.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). Ingen skam med brukte julegaver lenger. [Journal]. HA. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). Tips til alternative julegaver. [Journal]. GD. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Løhre, Erik; Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Brechan, Inge; Watten, Reidulf G. & Rydstedt, Leif W [Show all 11 contributors for this article] (2019). Psykologifagets klimaløsninger. Tidsskrift for Norsk psykologforening (Psykologtidsskriftet). ISSN 0332-6470. 56(10), p. 775–776. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2019). Hvorfor gjør vi så lite med klimaendringene? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2018). Why greening fails? A systems perspective. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  In the present paper, we introduce a new systems perspective on organizational greening. Organizations are significant contributors to climate changes, but may also play a key role in the transition towards a sustainable future. This perspective is a contribution to the design of sustainable organizations. We apply Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems model as a starting point to develop a new theoretical approach to understand social influence and decision-making in organizations. Bronfenbrenner’s systems perspective is used as a framework to develop a model, placing the individual employee in an organization as the focal point. This model is a whole systems perspective, incorporating employee engagement, long term change and the concerns of multiple stakeholders in advancing a green agenda. We consider the micro-processes within the individual employee and closest co-workers to have a great impact on decision-making and pro-environmental behaviour. We explore the interconnectedness of different systems, in an attempt to understand the complexity of organizational greening. The new systems model enables an analysis of organizational changes at different levels. The goal of this theoretical approach is to shed light on the processes that lead to the greening of organizations. In addition, the model may provide a foundation for understanding why greening efforts may succeed or fail. Keywords: Environmental psychology, organizational psychology, organizational greening, environmental sustainability, systems theory

• Foldøy, Sylvelin & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2018). Workshop: Future projects – topics for a new edition of the Environmental Psychology book. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Rønning, Monica (2018). Grønne adferdsendringer: Miljøpsykologi i praksis. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2018). The role of organizational climate for the environment in small scale companies. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2018). Må maten være pen? Om estetikk og matsvinn. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Inviterer til Norges første konferanse i miljøpsykologi. [Journal]. GD. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Montgomery, William (2017). Har du et dilemma? Verdiene dine kan gi deg svar. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Hvorfor handler vi som vi gjør når det gjelder miljø? Miljøspykologi og adfersendring. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). The system perspective on environmental decision making in organizations. Full text in Research Archive
• Maren, Hernæs; Ibrar, Manzoor; Marie, Lande Natalie & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Kåring av årets miljøbedrift. [Radio]. NRK Hedmark og Oppland. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Et nytt perspektiv på organisasjonsklima og grønne endringer. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Hvorfor angår grønt næringsliv meg? Om hva vi kan gjøre og hvorfor det lønner seg. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Adferdsendring i organisasjoner med utgangspunkt i Grønt HiL. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Bruker VR-teknologi som terapi. Ny teknologi kan brukes som supplement til - eller erstatte terapi. [Journal]. Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Daniel, Josdal (2017). Grønt næringsliv. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Snakk høyt om de grønne tiltakene. [Journal]. Hamarregionen 24 Dagens Næringsliv. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Ingeborg Flagstad hjelper bedriftene å snu retning. Hun er en av dem som vet hvordan næringslivet kan bli enda grønnere. - Det må tilrettelegges på en måte som gjør det enkelt for folk å ta de miljøvennlige valgene, sier Flagstad. Slik er det også til dels på arbeidsplasser. Flagstad jobber med å hjelpe bedrifter å tenke miljøvennlig. Rundt 15 prosent av ansatte i bedrifter er klare for å endre seg, dersom bedriften de jobber for styrer mot en grønnere retning. -Et interessant funn vi har gjort er at ansatte har en oppfatning av at andre kolleger er mer opptatt av miljø enn det organisasjonen er. På bedriftsnivå henger man her litt etter det de ansatte er opptatt av, så her tenker jeg at bedriftene har et utviklingspotensial. - Det trenger ikke være vanskelig. Det aller viktigste er at miljøtenkning blir inkludert i arbeidshverdagen og ledelsen må bestemme seg for at det er viktig, mener hun. I bedriftene i vår region har de ansatte stor tro på at organisasjonen kan få til grønne endringer, så motivasjonen er høy og de ansatte bør involveres i miljøarbeidet. Grønn strategi alene er ikke nok. Ledere må etablere en grønn kultur, skape engasjement, kommunisere det utad og ikke minst, være forbilder.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Grønne adferdsendringer i organisasjoner - miljøklima og miljøsertifiseringer. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2017). Greening organizations: The role of organizational climate for the environment. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Organizations are among the largest contributors to climate change, and greening organizations are one way of fostering a sustainable future. In this study, we examine the role of environmental organizational climate in the establishment and maintenance of green organizational practices. Environmental sustainability (ES) in organizations vary along a continuum from peripheral to embedded. Organizations with a peripheral approach are motivated by external factors, such as policies. Organizations with an embedded approach on the other hand, build the environmental concerns into its core values and culture, and integrates ES within the firm strategy and practices. Research suggest that creating a pro-environmental climate in organizations increase the reach of green initiatives and some suggest it is a necessary condition for sustaining long-term changes. In this study, we conducted focus group interviews of small-scale green production companies, examining the development of environmental climate and green practices. Preliminary results suggest that most companies did not have clear perceptions of environmental values and strategies, but had well established environmental routines and practices. It seems that companies can develop strong green practices, and hence be seen as environmental friendly in their way of running the business, but lack the green awareness on a higher strategic or philosophical level. In the next phase of the study, we will conduct follow up interviews of the company leaders, exploring further whether it is possible to maintain green practices as well as shared perceptions of a green organizational climate, while still not making the link to environmental philosophies. Greening organizations, environmental psychology, organizational change, pro-environmental behavior, organizational climate. Presentation: Oral, English

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). How stereotypes can affect cooperation in the veterinary clinic. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Vennskap: Noen å dele med. [Journal]. Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Byvandring: Lillehammer med et miljøpsykologisk blikk. [Radio]. NRK P1 Hedmark og Oppland. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Slik øker du lykkefølelsen. Kunnskap om positiv psykologi kan gi deg et bedre liv. [Journal]. Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Identitet, verdier og kommunikasjon. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). International Child Development Programme (ICDP) som observasjonsmetode i undervisning. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Watten, Reidulf G. (2016). Miljøpsykologisk byutvikling på Lillehammer. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Gruppedynamikk og gruppearbeid; hvordan få grupper til å fungere godt? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Ønsker grønn omtanke - Ti miljøvennlige julegavetips. [Journal]. Gudbrandsdølen Dagningen. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). A new systems model for environmental decision-making in organisations. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Grønn innsats: Hvilken betydning har vår miljøadferd? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs (2016). The role of green organizational climate and involvement in creating long-lasting change. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Organizations are among the largest contributors to climate change, and greening organizations are one way of fostering a more sustainable environment. Although some research investigates employee green behavior and organizational greening, much research has taken place at a macro level. The role of management practices and the role of environmental innovators are two factors that are often emphasized in the literature. Some researchers suggest that creating a pro-environmental climate in organizations increase the reach of green initiatives and are a necessary condition for sustaining long term changes. In this study we investigate environmental knowledge, values and attitudes among employees at Lillehammer University College. We explore how an intervention aimed at increasing knowledge about environmental measures influence knowledge and environmental climate, and how interventions aimed at changing employees’ behavior towards more pro-environmental behavior influence pro-environmental climate. The design is a repeated measure survey study. Baseline-data is already collected, and consisted of physical measures of climate footprint, organizational climate, values and attitudes toward pro-environmental behavior as well as knowledge of environmental measures. The next phase in the study is an intervention period, that is still ongoing. The last phase will be to measure changes by a new survey. Preliminary results from the baseline survey show that people have limited knowledge of the environmental measures in the organization. In general employees show positive attitudes towards pro-environmental behavior, but think the leaders has to little focus on environmental strategies. Greening organizations, environmental psychology, organizational change, pro-environmental behavior

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Symposium: Environmental Psychology in a Nordic context. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Grønt organisasjonsklima. Full text in Research Archive
• Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Brechan, Inge & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Volkswagen-affæren peker på noe viktig: Bedriftenes manglende miljøkultur. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). The art of building professional self-confidence. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). From competition to cooperation at work. The relationship between veterinarians and veterinary nurses. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Samarbeid og konflikt i grupper. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Psykologisk betydning av kjeledyr og samarbeid i klinikken. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Spontanitet, roller og kommunikasjon på arbeidsplassen. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Servicedesign: Prosjektorganisering, fasilitering og kommunikasjon. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Greening your own organisation. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). The impact of stereotypes on cooperation at work. Full text in Research Archive
• Sjøvold, Endre & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2015). Kunsten å bygge et velfungerende team med utviklingsverktøyet SPGR. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2014). Hvordan jobbe med åndelighet i det terapeutiske rom? Intervju med psykodramatiker, religionspsykolog og prest Margit Husevåg. Protagonisten : medlemsblad for Norsk forening for psykodrama. ISSN 1501-7486. p. 9–11. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2014). Spiritualitet i terapi. Protagonisten : medlemsblad for Norsk forening for psykodrama. ISSN 1501-7486. 1, p. 9–11. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2014). Gruppeprosesser og servicedesign. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2014). Begeistringens kunst. Hvordan engasjere en gruppe? Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2014). Broen mellom religion og psykologi. Protagonisten : medlemsblad for Norsk forening for psykodrama. ISSN 1501-7486. p. 12–12. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2013). Gruppepsykologi, roller og relasjoner. [Radio]. Radio Exact. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2013). Rollemestring. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2013). Psykodrama for selvinnsikt. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2013). Far og datter: Relasjonsarbeid på teaterscenen. Protagonisten : medlemsblad for Norsk forening for psykodrama. ISSN 1501-7486. p. 11–13. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2012). Spontanitet. [Journal]. Cosmopolitan. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2012). Nyttårsforsetter og adferdsendring. [Radio]. NRK Hedmark og Oppland. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2010). Primadonnaer og syndebukker. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2008). Nyskapning og kreativitet. Gründer : magasin for nyskaping, vekst og kapital. p. 6–8. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2008). Fra lek til alvor. Ukeavisen ledelse. ISSN 1891-2028. 21(13), p. 18–19. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2008). Født fordomsfri. Foreldre og barn. ISSN 0332-513X. 32(4), p. 20–24. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2007). Creativity and opposition in groups. Full text in Research Archive
• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2007). Er nestekjærligheten i fare? Allers. ISSN 0805-9713. p. 22–25. Full text in Research Archive
• Hauge, Åshild Lappegard; Henriksen, Marin Kristine; Rønning, Monica; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter & Plesser, Thale Sofie Wester (2023). Ombruk av byggevarer – innspill til statlige føringer. SINTEF akademisk forlag. ISSN 9788253618050. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Bakgrunn: Målet for denne forskningsstudien er å samle innspill til vilkår for ombruk av byggematerialer i Norge og de statlige føringene for dette. Vi har spurt om hvordan entrepriseformer, lovendringer, veiledning for offentlige anskaffelser, marked og økonomiske støtteordninger påvirker ombruk av byggematerialer. Metode: Medlemmer i et nettverk for læring av ombruk av byggematerialer er intervjuet i tre gruppeintervjuer. Nettverket besto av ni firmaer med to deltakere fra hvert firma. De fleste av medlemmene var fra rådgiverfirmaer, to fra et produksjonsfirma og to fra kommune. Gruppeintervjuene ga tilgang til åpne refleksjoner om de føringene for ombruk som er til stede i samfunnet nå. Resultatene kan dermed bidra til en bedre forståelse av hvordan disse føringene blir forstått og oppfattet av aktører i byggebransjen, som er særlig interessert i ombruk. Hovedresultater fra gruppeintervjuene: • Deltakerne mener at samspillsentrepriser, eller entrepriseformer med elementer av samspillsentreprise i seg, gir et godt grunnlag for ombruk i byggeprosjekter. • Krav om ombrukskartlegging er positivt mottatt, men for å unngå at ombruks-rapportene blir liggende ulest, bør det stilles krav til at de publiseres og gjøres søkbare på nett. • Deltakerne ønsker at myndighetene stiller krav til faktisk ombruk, ikke bare til kartlegging. • Ombruk bør fremmes, ikke bare med regelverk, men med ulike typer insitamenter. Deltakerne foreslår for eksempel raskere og rimeligere byggesaksbehandling. • Deltakerne er fornøyde med endringene i byggevareforskriften (DOK) som medfører at bruker/kjøper har ansvar for å dokumentere kvaliteten på brukte byggevarer, istedenfor at selger har dette ansvaret. • Direktoratet for forvaltning og økonomistyring (DFØ) har laget en veileder for offentlige anskaffelser av bærekraftige bygg. Veilederen blir sett på som en viktig støtte for offentlige byggeieres miljøambisjoner. Store bykommuner har ofte egne konkurrerende veiledere, men DFØs veileder vil kunne bety mye for offentlige anskaffelser i mindre kommuner. • Deltakerne ønsker økt samarbeid mellom bestillere og utførere for å få til mer ombruk. Dialogkonferanser i forkant av bestillinger kan være en måte å få til dette, men intervjuene viste at dialogkonferanser var ukjent for mange av deltakerne. • Deltakerne ønsker seg en felles digital portal for ombruksvarer slik at man kan søke opp ombruksvarer på tvers av flere nettsider og tilbydere. En slik portal bør også tilgjengeliggjøre rapporter om ombrukskartlegging og opprette en database over donorbygg og mulige lagringssteder. • Deltakerne foreslår at byggevarehus som i dag selger nye byggevarer, også kan selge brukte. Det kan føre til at markedet for nye byggevarer vil avta noe, og markedet for dokumentasjon og vedlikehold av brukte byggematerialer vil øke. Da ville det også bli mer lagringsplass for brukte byggevarer. • Deltakerne er positive til støtteordningene som Enova har innført for ombruk. De er likevel bekymret for at man i for stor grad støtter planlegging og mulighetsstudier, mens det som trengs mest, er støtte til kostnader til faktisk ombruk. De foreslår at støttebeløp kan være basert på differansen mellom utgifter til nye materialer og utgifter som knyttes til ombruksvarer, der ombruk koster mer enn nye materialer. Konklusjon: Gruppeintervjuene viser en engasjert og motivert gruppe i byggebransjen som ønsker å gå i bresjen for økt ombruk i byggeprosjekter. Gruppas forståelse av vilkår for ombruk er derfor viktig for videre implementering. De mener at det offentliges føringer for ombruk i større grad bør handle om praktisk gjennomføring av ombruk, og i mindre grad om de byråkratiske sidene ved ombruk i byggeprosjekter. Samtidig utviser de forståelse for at føringer og støtte for planlegging og administrasjon av ombruk er et viktig skritt på veien for å få i gang markedet.

• Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2023). Introducing a systems perspective on the development of a green organisational climate: Interactions and dynamics within sustainable organisations. Universitetet i Oslo. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Background/aims. The purpose of this dissertation was (a) to enhance organisational greening research by exploring the social interaction processes involved in constructing a green organisational climate (GOC); and (b) to analyse how dynamics within organisations may impact organisational greening—specifically, the role of the interaction between leaders and employees in constructing shared perceptions of the GOC, and the role of green founders in establishing and developing the GOC. Further, how environmental certification may drive organisational greening was also analysed in this dissertation. Finally, as part of this dissertation, a systems perspective on green changes in organisations was developed. Three empirical studies were conducted to analyse these processes in Norwegian small-scale production companies. Methods. The methodological approach in these studies was mainly qualitative and longitudinal, combined with quantitative elements. Twenty-eight informants in seven green small-scale companies were selected. The main methodological approach was focus group interviews, which enabled exploration of the construction of a GOC as a social phenomenon. In addition, a questionnaire was administered to analyse individual-level perceptions of the GOC, pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and environmental initiative. The interviews were conducted in the field and included observations. One and a half years later, follow-up interviews with the leaders were conducted, enabling the examination of evolving aspects of the GOC. The interview material was analysed using thematic analysis, and was compared with the quantitative material. Results. The findings revealed that shared perceptions of the GOC were established in face-to-face encounters between leaders and employees. The construction of the GOC was based on a genuine environmental commitment and was closely interwoven with green practice. Furthermore, the findings indicated that the founders’ drive to go green had different origins, and four motivational categories were identified: (a) opposition, (b) frugality, (c) activism and (d) idealism. This formed the basis for a strong drive to develop and improve organisational greening. Finally, working within environmental certification schemes gave rise to conflicting emotions, a back-and-forth process between drivers and hindrances that resulted in certification dissonance. Environmental certification contributed to raising environmental awareness, but the link to drive organisational greening was either weak or missing. Conclusion. This dissertation establishes that GOCs are constructed through interaction between leaders and employees and are strongly linked to green practice and the founder’s environmental commitment. Furthermore, environmental certification does not necessarily become embedded in the GOC. Organisational greening is a nascent and multidisciplinary field. This dissertation contributes to connecting disciplines and advancing the field by developing a systems perspective of green changes in organisations, emphasising how GOCs are constructed through interaction in the microsystem. The systems perspective also provides a way to understand how elements at different system levels are connected, thereby bridging the micro–macro gap.

• Watten, Reidulf G.; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs; Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter; Rønning, Monica; Sylvelin, Foldøy & Conn, Ashley [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2017). Terassen og Bruparken - Fremtidig bruk og muligheter. Lillehammer Kommune. Full text in Research Archive
• Watten, Reidulf G.; Johnsen, Svein Åge Kjøs & Flagstad, Ingeborg Olsdatter (2016). Terassen og Bruparken. Framtidig bruk og muligheter. Lillehammer Kommune. Full text in Research Archive

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