Anne Flagstad
Executive Vice President of People and Sustainability at Statnett

Anne Flagstad, Executive Vice President of People and Sustainability at Statnett. With 30 years of experience as a leader, researcher, and consultant in organizational development, HR, and HSE, she has worked in both the public and private sectors. Anne Flagstad previously worked at Telenor, where she held various HR roles in the Nordic region and globally over 14 years. She holds a Ph.D. in Strategy and Organization from the Norwegian School of Economics (BI).

The Art of Involving Employees in Organizational Development

From listening to employees to activating them is a crucial shift in organizational development. The biggest challenge is not just deciding on the right actions but ensuring those actions deliver real impact. Too often, this gap exists because employees are not sufficiently involved in identifying what needs to be done and how to achieve the desired outcomes. Anne Flagstad and Birgitte Løhren share insights from a Statnett project that engaged over 2,000 employees. They emphasize practical implementation, measurable results, and key lessons learned.

  • How to include employee activiation in organization development
  • How to organize organizational development processes with wide employee involvement
  • Learnings on implementation and avoiding pitfalls