Event

PhD defence: Jan Henriksen

Jan Henriksen defends his PhD thesis entitled “Training of Strategic Readiness in Public organizations. A Comparative Leadership Training Study for Executive Public Leaders in Danish Municipalities.”

Info about event

Time

Tuesday 6 October 2026,  at 14:15 - 16:00

Location

Auditorium 2, building 1441, room 112, Tåsingegade 3, 8000 Aarhus C

Jan Henriksen
Jan Henriksen

“What are the democratic benefits and challenges of providing training in strategic readiness for municipal mayors and CEOs?” is the topic for Jan Henriksen’s PhD defence.

The event is open to everyone! 
After the defence, the Department of Political Science hosts a reception.

Time and venue:
06.10.2026 2:15-4:00 pm
Auditorium 2, building 1441, room 112, Tåsingegade 3, 8000 Aarhus C

Assessment committee:
Professor Bert George, City University, Hong Kong, 

Professor Morten Balle Hansen, Syddansk Universitet, 

Professor Helene Helboe Pedersen, Aarhus University (Chair).

Main supervisor: Professor Lotte Bøgh Andersen, 
Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Mads Leth Jakobsen.