Background and experience
Master of Arts in Society, Science and Technology in Europe, University of Oslo (2009)
I have extensive and diverse professional experience from the private sector, the research institute sector, and local government before joining the higher education sector. My work has focused on leadership, organizational change, innovation, and communication.
Organizations I have worked for include Telenor, Agder Research (Agderforskning), NORCE, and Agder County Municipality.
I currently serve as Chair of the Board of DNT Sør and have many years of board experience, including positions as a board member of Agdering, Noroff Vocational College, and Noroff University College.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisselstrickert/
Areas of responsibility
Head of Section, Research and Innovation Department
Responsible for the Section for Co-creation and Innovation.
The Section for Co-creation and Innovation works to accelerate innovation among staff and students at the University of Agder (UiA). The section's activities include innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives, co-creation and service development through CoLAB, and knowledge sharing and innovative thinking within major strategic initiatives such as offshore wind and the Vitensenteret Kristiansand UiA.
As Head of Section, I am responsible for the professional development of the section, day-to-day people management, and the administration of strategic funding and budgeting processes.
I am also responsible for facilitating collaboration and professional coordination across sections, departments, and faculties. In addition, I undertake operational responsibilities within the section's areas of expertise, with a particular focus on coordinating leadership support for the university executive management, fostering collaboration, and driving organizational development.