The new framework agreement brings together Sonat’s expertise in technology and AI with Mannaz’s expertise in leadership, organisational development and learning. Together, we will help NBIM translate technological opportunities into tangible organisational impact.
AI is changing how organisations make decisions, collaborate and create value. The question is no longer whether organisations adopt AI, but whether leaders can turn its potential into better decisions, stronger collaboration and lasting results.
As Mads Sig Møller, Senior Vice President at Mannaz, explains:
“The more technology that enters an organisation, the greater the need for leaders who can provide clarity, exercise sound judgement and unite people around a common direction.”
Success with AI depends not only on technology, but on leaders who can provide direction, build trust and help people adapt and learn in a rapidly changing environment.
This is where Mannaz makes a difference: helping leaders translate complexity into clarity, strategy into action and ambition into measurable outcomes.
Sonat contributes deep expertise in technology, digital transformation and AI. Mannaz contributes more than 50 years of experience helping leaders, teams and organisations create sustainable change and performance improvement.
Together, we can support NBIM in connecting technological possibilities with the leadership behaviours, decisions and ways of working needed to realise business value.
As Mads Sig Møller says:
“We don’t believe that all leaders need to be AI experts. But all leaders need to understand how AI affects decision-making, collaboration and execution. This is a leadership task, not an IT task.”
The organisations that capture the greatest value from AI are those where leadership, culture and technology evolve together.
At Mannaz, leadership development is only successful when learning leads to different actions and better results.
In an AI-enabled workplace, leaders must be able to navigate complexity, foster learning and create confidence in times of change. This requires both technological understanding and strong human leadership.
As Kjartan Storli, Group CEO of Sonat Group, explains:
“AI is changing the demands placed on leadership. A good leader adopts new technology. An outstanding leader combines technology with a clear vision, strong judgement and the ability to create lasting results through people.”
Line Thatt, Bid and Partnership Manager at Mannaz, adds:
“Our role is to make AI tangible and relevant for the leaders who will be using the technology in practice. It’s about asking sharper questions, setting a clearer direction and creating a framework where people can learn, experiment and use new opportunities responsibly.”
A key principle in Mannaz’s approach to AI is ensuring that development is driven by real client priorities and business objectives.
As Line Thatt explains:
“That’s why it’s not about over-engineering technical solutions in isolation, but about testing early, learning quickly and building on that together with clients.”
This mindset reflects our broader consulting approach: creating practical, flexible and strategically relevant solutions that can evolve alongside changing business priorities and technological developments.
NBIM has ambitious plans for the role of AI and technology within the organisation. Through this partnership, Sonat and Mannaz will help ensure that technological advances are translated into leadership effectiveness, organisational learning and sustainable performance.
As Mads Sig Møller concludes:
“Technology is set to change many aspects of working life. But the ability to set direction, make decisions and rally people around shared goals is only becoming more important. That is precisely where we see our role.”
For Mannaz, this collaboration is an opportunity to help NBIM unlock the full value of AI by enabling leaders to turn complexity into clarity, potential into action and innovation into lasting organisational impact.
When you want to move what matters, the potential lies in people.
For more information about the framework agreement with Norges Bank Investment Management or how we can support your managers in navigating AI-driven transformation, please contact Mads Sig Møller or Line Thatt Jensen.
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