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Søren Hen­ning Jensen

Associate Professor

Emner
Forretningsudvikling Ledelse Lederskab Organisation Strategi

Primary research areas

Professional identity

I study professional identity as a dynamic force shaping legitimacy, boundaries, and governance. My work shows how identity processes—adaptation, defense, boundary work—explain how professions respond to societal change across contexts from legal tech to established fields.

Scholarly impact, policy implications in empirical research

I study how management research can generate policy implications that address societal challenges. By defining and structuring their creation, my work bridges scholarship and policymaking, with applications in entrepreneurship, professional identity, and governance.

Transforming Research into Societal Impact

My research explores how scholarship can matter beyond academia. I focus on two interlinked areas: how management and organization research produces policy implications, and how professional identities shape professions and governance. Both speak to a central concern — how knowledge and practice connect in society. 

In my work on policy implications, I develop frameworks that help researchers craft insights that inform governance and decision-making. This allows management scholarship to move from abstract theory to actionable knowledge that policymakers and organizations can use to address societal challenges. 

In parallel, I study professional identity as a lens for understanding how professions adapt, defend, and redraw boundaries. By examining cases such as legal tech firms alongside established professions, I show how identity mechanisms influence both continuity and change in professional life. 

What motivates me is bridging the worlds of theory and practice. My ambition is to generate research that advances academic debates while also guiding institutions, policymakers, and professionals in navigating the complexities of a changing world. 

Outside activities

Independant consultant, 2012–present

I take on small assignments for private, public and non-governmental organizations