Success Starts with People: Empowering Leaders & Improving Performance with Bjørnson Online

At Mintra, we are committed to delivering world-class training solutions that empower organisations to build safer, more efficient and high-performing workplaces. In the fast-evolving safety-critical maritime, energy and offshore sectors, the need for strong leadership, effective communication and resilience has never been greater. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce 16 excellent new leadership and organisational psychology courses from Bjørnson Organisasjonspsykologene, available in English and Norwegian to all Mintra customers on Trainingportal.

Why is organisational psychology important in the safety-critical sector?

Organisational psychology, the study of human behaviour in workplace settings, is crucial in the maritime, energy and offshore sectors. The high-pressure, safety-critical work is dependent on human factors that significantly impact operational safety, efficiency, and well-being.

Organisational psychology focuses on leadership, teamwork, decision-making and mental resilience, which are key elements in reducing human error and improving safety culture and crew welfare. As our industry navigates rapid technological changes, increased automation and regulatory pressures, understanding the psychological factors and taking a people-centred approach is more important than ever. It improves performance, retention and overall safety, mitigating risks in high-stress environments and ensuring a resilient, high-performing workforce.

We are thrilled to have Bjørnson on board. They are a sought-after Norwegian consultancy with 25 years of expertise in leadership and organisational development in industries such as maritime and energy, where safety, efficiency, and collaboration are critical. Partnering with Bjørnson ensures that we continue to offer training solutions that equip workers with the skills they need to thrive in demanding roles, whether on or offshore.

Ingrid Ottesen, CEO of Bjørnson, shares, “Mintra was a natural choice for us when selecting a partner for the distribution of our digital services. The company’s solid history and growth, combined with its strong market position, made Mintra the clear first choice. Collaboration with Mintra has been excellent, marked by seamless communication, strong support, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality digital services.”

Why Does a People-Centric Approach Improve Safety?

A people-centric approach strengthens organisational culture, which in turn empowers individuals and teams to build a safer, more resilient and high-performing work environment. The 16 new Bjørnson courses, available in English and Norwegian languages, are focused on improving decision-making, team dynamics and overall workplace safety. They cover essential ‘people-centric’ areas such as effective communication, providing feedback, making sound decisions under pressure and leading through continuous change. Additionally, they address the importance of psychological safety, stress management, and fostering empathy to improve collaboration.

• Reduce human error – A major factor in workplace incidents.
• Boost morale and job satisfaction – Leading to higher retention rates and a more motivated workforce.
• Support leadership development – Ensuring supervisors and officers have the skills needed to lead effectively at sea.
• Create a culture of safety and collaboration – Where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute.

The GROW Tool - Course code: BOP-008. The GROW tool course improves leadership skills through more precise and effective communication.

The Leader as a Role Model - Course Code: BOP-01. Improve leadership skills by becoming conscious of your behaviour as a role model and understand how it affects the culture and people you work with.

The Decision-Making Process - Course Code: BOP-003. Gain a deeper understanding of the decision-making process and learn important techniques for making decisions with positive consequences to maximise work performance.

Situational leadership - Course Code: BOP-005. Understand leadership theories and learn how to adapt behaviour and leadership style to different situations to benefit employee performance.

Empathic Validation - Course Code: BOP-006. Learn how to recognise and react to others’ emotions constructively to strengthen relational leadership skills.

Coping with Stress - Course Code: BOP-013. Gain an understanding of how differently stress affects us, and its effects in the long and short term. Most importantly, learn how to prevent and handle it.

Leading Change and Transition - Course Code: BOP-001. Learn how to manage external reactions to change within the workplace and create support for its processes through concrete leadership tools.

The Art of Feedback - Course Code: BOP-007. Understand the power of giving and receiving feedback wisely. A communication tool that should be mastered by every leader.

The Core Quadrant - Course Code: BOP-010. Learn how to use the Core Quadrant model for personal development to expand self-awareness and improve relationships. Develop your strengths and those of others and learn how to build them in the context of a team.

Psychological Safety - Course Code: BOP-002. Gain a vital understanding of what psychological safety is, why it is so important, and how to influence and build it in an organisation, section, team or relationship.

Mentalisation - Course Code: BOP-015. Learn about why the ability to interpret others’ states of mind is key to good leadership, communication and relationships and what the prerequisites are to achieving it.

Growth Mindset - Course Code: BOP-016. Understand the meaning of a fixed and growth mindset and how it affects motivation, success and performance. Learn strategies to develop and strengthen a growth mindset.

Effective Communication - Course Code: BOP-009. Learn how to become an effective communicator by understanding the basic principles with tools and practical advice for how to communicate better and the effects of open and closed questions.

Organisational Culture - Course Code: BOP-004. Discover the exciting theory behind organisational culture and its impact on how we think, act and behave within an organisation. Gain a better understanding of which cultural drivers are evident and how leaders can influence the way it develops to improve performance.

Crash course in emotions - Course Code: BOP-014. Learn to recognise and name key emotions and their functions, using them as a tool for successful interaction with other people.

Know your brain - Course Code: BOP-012. Learn about the brain, how it is constructed, how to understand it and how to ensure it is well-functioning to thrive in successful leadership for modern work-life.

Proven Impact

Hans Olav Frette, HR Manager at Aarbakke, highlights the value of Bjørnson Online, stating that it is "relevant, highly valuable, and leaders actively use the tools from the modules in their daily work." As part of a two-year leadership development program, Aarbakke has integrated all 16 modules with learning groups, resulting in more conscious leadership, cross-department collaboration, and a culture of shared experiences and continuous learning.

Building People Builds Business.

To learn more about integrating Leadership and Organisational Psychology Training into your matrix, and to speak with Mintra's product team, submit your enquiry here.