I'm Runar Ovesen Hjerpbakk, a Norwegian product coach, speaker, people manager and technologist. Over 17 years I've helped large organizations figure out how technology can actually move them toward their goals. That means spotting real business opportunities in tech, improving how teams work together, and introducing cross-functional digital product development as a way of working.

Today I'm a Manager at Bekk in Trondheim, part of the local leadership team and people manager for 17 consultants. My day-to-day revolves around coaching teams, goal management and training people in using generative AI effectively. Before Bekk I spent years at DIPS as a software architect and office lead.

Speaking and courses

I speak and hold courses on topics like digital product development, modernization strategy, OKR and goal management, leadership, team collaboration, and how to actually use generative AI. Both for organizations and individuals. I've had the pleasure of speaking for Statens Vegvesen, Tietoevry, Forsvaret, DIPS, HENT, NGU, Norsk Helsenett, Enova and Domstoladministrasjonen, among others. See my full list of talks.

If you'd like me to give a talk or run a course for your team or organization, don't hesitate to reach out on LinkedIn.

Visit the Apps, Games, Projects or Websites pages to see my work, or enjoy my writing in the Archives.