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Øyvind Tjernæs
Leadership developer and leadership coach at FRONT Leadership
With his good mood and positive attitude, he makes managers see their potential and strengths, so that everything is in place for further development.
18.01.2022 Written by Janne Vibeke Rosenberg
What makes a good leader?
A good leader leads by example and is there for their employees. They are able to get the best out of their employees and get everyone to work towards a common goal. A good manager has a holistic view, while also seeing the individual. They see the value of investing in their own employees and have a unifying effect. A good manager involves and engages employees and gives them the opportunity to influence their own everyday lives. He/she values giving and receiving feedback, is a good listener and invites dialog. He/she understands that well-being in the workplace is crucial to creating good results. A good manager is self-confident and able to make decisions to create progress. In addition, he/she is clear in his/her leadership and has a solid ability to build and manage trust. A good leader knows their own limitations and is not afraid to seek advice.
What is your strength as a leadership developer?
I have a good sense of humor and a positive attitude towards people and situations. I have a good ability to build strong relationships and create trust with the people around me. I'm also solution-oriented and keen to take a practical and concrete approach to management. Not least, I have the ability to get people to reflect and see themselves, both their potential and their strengths, and in this way facilitate further development.
What is the most enjoyable part of leadership training?
To have the opportunity to meet, discuss and share experiences with many talented people.
What motivates you most about leadership development?
Being able to contribute to the development of others and make a difference! Feeling the leaders' sense of mastery and the commitment that arises as development progresses, and of course sharing their joy when they reach their goals.
What benefits would you highlight about FRONT Leadership's leadership programs?
The ability to maintain a continuous and consistent focus over time helps to ensure that the management theme is always kept fresh. The teaching method can easily be combined with a hectic working day. Networking and experience sharing provide a fantastic arena for learning from each other and utilizing expertise that already exists in the organization. A practical approach to the management subject and the use of simple tools that participants can quickly apply in their own work situation has been shown to have a rapid and positive effect.
Why should companies invest in leadership development?
Leadership development helps to create good leaders, which is a prerequisite for the company/organization to perform more than just OK. Leadership development gives managers an arena where they can focus on themselves and prepare themselves to cope with a hectic and challenging everyday life with high performance requirements. At the same time, you get the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other like-minded people and build networks. Good managers in turn create motivated and committed employees who want to do the best possible job! This further contributes to increased efficiency and profitability. In short - it pays off!
Øyvind Tjernæs
Leadership developer in FRONT Leadership
He is a versatile leadership trainer who has been an officer in the Norwegian Armed Forces for 20 years, including several leadership positions in the Military Police. He has also worked for many years as a diving instructor, and he is the owner and general manager of Tjernæs Mulitiservice, which offers contracting work, tree felling, fall protection and work at height. In addition, he has experience from PostNord, Harpo Electronics, Odfjell Drilling, DIPS and Borregaard. He has an education from the Norwegian Police University College and the Norwegian Military Academy.
Teaches the following leadership programs:
- Development in own role
- 1. line managers
- Middle managers
Top 5 qualifications:
- Operational management
- Operational planning
- Intention-based management
- Distance management
- Change management
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