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Leif Skiftenes Flak

Leif Skiftenes Flak

Professor

Professor

Department of Information Systems >

 

+47 38 14 16 14

+47 924 59 786

Office:
H1019 ( Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand )

Research areas and fields of interest:

-Digital transformation - Digital Government - Benefits management - Digitalization and sustainable development

Projects

GOV 3.0 (2017 - 2020)

The project aims to the establish Government 3.0 as a vivid scientific domain, encompassing Electronic Government, ICT-enabled Governance and Digital Government and decision support for public value creation. 

GOV 3.0 is funded by the EU as an Erasmus + Knowledge alliance. The project includes 8 partners from 7 countries.

TELMA (2016 - 2018)

TELMA is an R&D project co-funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the 6 partners: Kristiansand kommune, Farsund kommune og Risør kommune, Sørlandets sykehus, UiA og Siemens Healthcare/Open Tele.

The project will contribute to the development of a telemedicine central in the Agder region of Norway to support patients with varius chronic deseases.

MASTIS (2015 - 2018)

Establishing Modern Master-level Studies in Information Systems (MASTIS) is supported by the EU to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art master programs in information systems.

Semicolon II (2010-2014)

User driven innovation project with support from Research council Norway. The project focus on R&D related to interoperability in eGovernment efforts.
 

Addme (2009-2011)

PSP CIP aiming at including disadvantaged groups in the eSociety.
 

Ressursnettverk for eForvaltning (2007-2010)

Network project with support from Research council Norway.
 

Videreføring av eDemokrati og eForvaltning (2007-2010)

Project to develop eDemocracy and eGovernment capabilities at UiA. The project is supported by the Competence Fund of Southern Norway.?

Scientific publications

  • Anaya, Luay; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Abushakra, Ahmad (2023). Realizing Sustainable Value from ERP Systems Implementation. Sustainability. ISSN: 2071-1050. 15 (7). doi:10.3390/su15075783.
  • Engvall, Tove Sofia; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sæbø, Øystein (2023). The role of digital technologies in global climate negotiations. Government Information Quarterly: an international journal of information technology management, policies, and practices. ISSN: 0740-624X. 40 (4). doi:10.1016/j.giq.2023.101867.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Straub, Detmar W. (2022). A theory of multi-realization of IT value: toward construct clarity in the co-development of large platforms. MIS Quarterly. ISSN: 0276-7783. 46 (3). s 1739 - 1758. doi:10.25300/MISQ/2022/14492.
  • Engvall, Tove Sofia; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2022). The state of information infrastructure for global climate governance. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy. ISSN: 1750-6166. doi:10.1108/TG-05-2022-0064.
  • Danielsen, Frank; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sæbø, Øystein (2022). Understanding Digital Transformation in Government. Scientific Foundations of Digital Governance and Transformation. ISBN: 978-3-030-92945-9. Springer. Chapter 7. s 151 - 187.
  • Skriubakken, Jon; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Andersen, Erling S. (2020). Gevinstrealisering i digitaliseringsprosjekter. Magma - Tidsskrift for økonomi og ledelse. ISSN: 1500-0788. 23 (0720). s 70 - 78.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Hofmann, Sara (2020). The Impact of Smart City Initiatives on Human Rights. CEUR Workshop Proceedings. ISSN: 1613-0073. 2797s 165 - 175.
  • Danielsen, Frank; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Ronzhyn, Alexander (2019). Cloud Computing in eGovernment: Benefits and Challenges. International Conference on Digital Society and eGovernments (ICDS). ISSN: 2308-3956.
  • Askedal, Kirsti; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Aanestad, Margunn (2019). Five Challenges for Benefits Management in Complex Digitalisation Efforts – and a Research Agenda to Address Current Shortcomings. Electronic Journal of e-Government. ISSN: 1479-439X. 17 (2). s 64 - 78. doi:10.34190/EJEG.17.2.001.
  • Rose, Jeremy; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sæbø, Øystein (2018). Stakeholder theory for the E-government context: Framing a value-oriented normative core. Government Information Quarterly: an international journal of information technology management, policies, and practices. ISSN: 0740-624X. 35 (3). s 362 - 374. doi:10.1016/j.giq.2018.06.005.
  • Askedal, Kirsti; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Straub, Detmar W. (2017). Organizational learning to leverage benefits realization management; evidence from a municipal eHealth effort. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS). ISSN: 0302-9743. 10428 LNCSs 142 - 153. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-64677-0_12.
  • Askedal, Kirsti; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Abildsnes, Eirik (2017). Reviewing Effects of ICT in Primary Healthcare Services: A Public Value Perspective. The 23rd Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS). ISBN: 978-0-9966831-4-2. Association for Information Systems. Paper.
  • Askedal, Kirsti; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2017). Stakeholder Contradictions in Early Stages of eHealth Efforts. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). ISSN: 1530-1605. s 3431 - 3440. doi:10.24251/HICSS.2017.415.
  • Johannessen, Marius Rohde; Sæbø, Øystein; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2016). Social Media as Public Sphere: A Stakeholder Perspective. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy. ISSN: 1750-6166. 10 (2). s 212 - 238. doi:10.1108/TG-01-2015-0003.
  • Anaya, Luay; Olsen, Dag Håkon; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2015). START-UP COMPANY? GET YOUR ERP SYSTEM ASAP!”. Proceedings of the 12th European, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Conference on Information Systems. ISBN: 978-960-6897-08-5. University of Pireus og Brunel University. 23.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Straub, Detmar (2015). Towards a theoretical model for co-realization of IT value in government. Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). ISSN: 1530-1605. 2015-Marchs 2486 - 2494. doi:10.1109/HICSS.2015.297.
  • Solli-Sæther, Hans; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2014). Proposing an Entrepreneurial Process for the Co-creation of IT Value. Electronic Government 13th IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, EGOV 2014 Dublin, Ireland, September 1-3, 2014 Proceedings. ISBN: 978-3-662-44426-9. Springer. chapter. s 313 - 324.
  • Røberg, Pernille Monstad; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Myrseth, Per (2014). Unveiling Barriers and Enablers of Risk Management in Interoperability Efforts. Proceedings of the 47th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. ISBN: 978-1-4799-2504-9. IEEE. KAPITTEL. s 2273 - 2282.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Solli-Sæther, Hans (2013). Benefits Realization in eGovernment: Institutional Entrepreneurship or Just Hype?. 46th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS). ISBN: 978-1-4577-1925-7. IEEE. Artikkel.
  • Hellang, Øyvind; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Päivärinta, Tero (2013). Diverging Approaches to Benefits Realisation from Public ICT Investments: A Study of Benefits Realisation Methods in Norway. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy. ISSN: 1750-6166. 7 (1). doi:10.1108/17506161311308188.
  • Janssen, Marjin; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sæbø, Øystein (2013). Government Architecture: Concepts, Use and Impact. Electronic Government, 12th IFIP WG 8.5 International Conference, EGOV 2013, Koblenz, Germany, September 16-19, 2013. Proceedings. ISBN: 978-3-642-40357-6. Springer. kapittel. s 135 - 147.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Pedersen, Edvard (2012). Altinn gevinstrealisering: Samarbeid for samfunnsnytte. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 4. s 77 - 93.
  • Hellang, Øyvind; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2012). Assessing Effects of eGovernment Initiatives Based on a Public Value Framework. Electronic Government. ISBN: 978-3-642-33488-7. Springer. Kapittel. s 246 - 259.
  • Johannessen, Marius Rohde; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sæbø, Øystein (2012). Choosing the right medium for municipal eParticipation based on stakeholder expectations. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS). ISSN: 0302-9743. 7444s 25 - 36. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-33250-0_3.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Lanestedt, Gjermund (2012). Gevinstrapportering i Høykom-programmet. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 5. s 94 - 114.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Nielsen, Peter Axel; Henriksen, John Helmut Rygg (2012). Gevinstrealisering i e-forvaltningsprosjekter. God teknologiledelse i praksis. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 1. s 18 - 36.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Velsvik Berge, Ragnhild; Gullheim, Jan Erik (2012). Gevinstrealisering i pleie og omsorg. Erfaringer fra Herøy kommune. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 10. s 204 - 222.
  • Solli-Sæther, Hans; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2012). Interoperability, Maturity and Benefits in E-government Projects. NOKOBIT 2012 :Universitetet i Nordland 19. - 21. november 2012 : Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi. ISBN: 978-82-321-0185-6. Akademika forlag. Artikkel. s 51 - 62.
  • Hellang, Øyvind; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Päivärinta, Tero (2012). Methods for Realizing Benefits From ICT in the Norwegian Public Sector: A Comparison. Proceedings of the Transforming Government Workshop (tGov2012). ISBN: 978-1-908549-01-3. Information Systems Evaluation and Integration Group. Artikkel.
  • Hellang, Øyvind; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Päivärinta, Tero (2012). Metoder og teknikker for gevinstrealisering. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 3. s 50 - 76.
  • Solli-Sæther, Hans; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2012). Samhandling og nytte fra e-forvaltningsprosjekter. Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. Kapittel 2. s 37 - 49.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Solli-Sæther, Hans (2012). The Shape of Interoperability: Reviewing and Characterizing a Central Area within eGovernment Research. Proceedings of the 45th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. ISBN: 978-0-7695-4525-7. IEEE. Paper.
  • Sæbø, Øystein; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sein, Maung Kyaw (2011). Understanding the dynamics in e-Participation initiatives: Looking through the genre and stakeholder lenses. Government Information Quarterly: an international journal of information technology management, policies, and practices. ISSN: 0740-624X. 28s 416 - 425. doi:10.1016/j.giq.2010.10.005.
  • Sæbø, Øystein; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sein, Maung (2009). MAPPING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EGOVERNMENT AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE: The nature of theory in research. Proceedings of 2009 Pre-ICIS workshop on eGovernment. Array.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Dertz, Willy; Jansen, Arild; krogstie, john; Spjelkavik, Ingrid; Ølnes, Svein (2009). What is the value of eGovernment - and how can we actually realize it?. Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy. ISSN: 1750-6166. 3 (3). s 220 - 226.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Eikebrokk, Tom Roar; Dertz, Willy (2008). An Exploratory Approach for Benefits Management in e-Government: Insights from 48 Norwegian Government Funded Projects. Proceedings of the Forty-First Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. IEEE.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Nordheim, Stig; Munkvold, Bjørn Erik (2008). Analyzing stakeholder diversity in G2G efforts: Combining descriptive stakeholder theory and dialectic process theory. e-Service Journal. ISSN: 1528-8226. 6 (2). s 3 - 23.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Grönlund, Åke (2008). Managing Benefits in the Public Sector. Surveying Expectations and Outcomes in Norwegian Government Agencies. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer. s 98 - 110.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Dertz, Willy; Jansen, Arild (2008). Teknologi som drivkraft for utvikling i norske kommuner: Fra hullkort til eforvaltning. Elektronisk forvaltning på norsk Statlig og kommunal bruk av IKT. Fagbokforlaget. faglig_bok_forlag. s 417.
  • Sæbø, Øystein; Rose, Jeremy; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2008). The shape of eParticipation: Characterizing an emerging research area. Government Information Quarterly: an international journal of information technology management, policies, and practices. ISSN: 0740-624X. 25 (3). s 400 - 428.
  • Päivärinta, Tero; Dertz, Willy; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sprague, Ralph H. (2007). Issues of Adopting Benefits Management Practices of IT Investments in Municipalities: A Delphi Study in Norway. Proceedings of the Fortieth Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. IEEE.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Dertz, Willy (2007). Stakeholder Theory and Balanced Scorecard to Improve IS Strategy Development in Public Sector. Balanced Scorecard Multi Sector Perspectives. Icfai University Press. s 206.
  • Berntzen, Lasse; Berntzen, Lasse; Snaprud, Mikael Odd H.; Snaprud, Mikael Odd H.; Sawicka, Agata; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2007). Towards Automatic Assessment of e-Government Services. Expanding the Knowledge Economy : Issues, Applications, Case Studies. IOS Press. s 223 - 229.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Sein, Maung; Sæbø, Øystein (2007). Towards a Cumulative Tradition in e-Government Research: Going Beyond the Gs and Cs. Electronic Government. Springer. s 450.
  • Dertz, Willy; Päivärinta, Tero; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2007). eBenefit: Developing a practical approach to benefits management in eGovernment. Nokobit 2007 (Norsk konferanse for organisasjoners bruk av informasjonsteknologi). Tapir Akademisk Forlag. s 215 - 224.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Olsen, Dag H.; Wolcott, Peter (2006). Local e-Government in Norway: Current status and emerging issues. Scandinavian Journal of Information Systems (SJIS). ISSN: 0905-0167.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Nordheim, Stig (2006). Stakeholders, Contradictions and Salience: An Empirical Study of a Norwegian G2G effort. Proceedings of the Thirty-Ninth Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. IEEE.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Rose, Jeremy (2005). Stakeholder Governance: Adapting Stakeholder Theory to E-Government. Communications of the Association for Information Systems. ISSN: 1529-3181. 16s 462 - 487.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2005). Understanding e-Government Complexity; A Stakeholder Based Approach. Young Scientists for E-Government. Alcatel SEL Stiftung. faglig_bok_institusjon. s 53.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Moe, Carl Erik; Sæbø, Øystein (2003). On the Evolution of E-Government: The User Imperative. Electronic Government. Springer. s 139 - 142.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2022). Scientific Foundations of Digital Governance and Transformation. ISBN: 978-3-030-92945-9. Springer. s 439.
  • Engvall, Tove Sofia; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2022). Digital Governance as a Scientific Concept. ISBN: 978-3-030-92944-2. Springer. s 435.
  • Charalabidis, Yannis; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Pereira, Gabriela Viale (2022). Scientific Foundations of Digital Governance and Transformation Concepts, Approaches and Challenges. ISBN: 978-3-030-92944-2. Springer Nature. s 439.
  • Scholl, Hans J.; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Wimmer, Maria A.; Sæbø, Øystein (2012). Electronic Government and Electronic Participation, Joint Proceedings of Ongoing Research and Projects of IFIP EGOV and IFIP ePart 2012. ISBN: 978-3-99033-032-6. TRAUNER Verlag. s -1.
  • Scholl, Jochen; Janssen, Marijn; Wimmer, Maria; Moe, Carl Erik; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2012). Electronic Government. ISBN: 978-3-642-33488-7. Springer. s 279.
  • Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2012). Gevinstrealisering og offentlige IKT-investeringer. ISBN: 978-82-15-01740-2. Universitetsforlaget. s 251.
  • Krogstie, John; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2022). Establishing a Common Vocabulary across Research and Industry on Sustainable ICT.
  • Engvall, Tove Sofia; Flak, Leif Skiftenes; Saebo, Oystein (2022). Sharing, Cooperation or Collective Action? A Research Agenda for Online Interaction in Digital Global Governance.
  • Engvall, Tove Sofia; Flak, Leif Skiftenes (2022). Affordances of e-reporting on a supranational level: the case of Reportnet.

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