Forty years in rooms with leaders.

In his own words

I studied theology at the University of Oslo and have worked as a journalist, editor, pastor and author. At 48, I became a government fellow in leadership, later moving into leadership development for oil companies and various high-tech firms. And that's become the tour that brings me here today.

It all started by chance. As the editor of a magazine, I used to lecture young students on practical journalism — until one moment when I noticed that everyone was fully engaged. Later, over lunch, I overheard students discussing the colours I had used to separate and adapt messages for different goals. That moment was an eye-opener. It became the foundation for the colour language in SGL.

My concern is that anyone who influences their own work situation exercises leadership. That means the vast majority of us.

Jan P. Hagberg

The books

• Leadership and group development — especially through the SGL methodology, which he created and described in his work as a leadership developer.
• Personal and group development, psychology, and life experience — reflections on pain, hope and human growth.
• Church, faith, and existential questions — theology and Christian reflection are central in several of his early books.
• Social issues — bullying and learning difficulties, presented with strong documentary content in A Year in Ellen’s Life.

Are you curious? You will be inspired. Do you have a need? You will find a companion for the journey ahead.