Ikketeknisk

Ikketeknisk is an adjective used in Norwegian to denote aspects that are not technical in nature. In professional contexts, it is used to distinguish non-technical elements—such as usability, organization, communication, training, and policy—from technical aspects like hardware, software, and engineering.

Etymology and usage: The term is a compound of ikke (not) and teknisk (technical). It is commonly written as ikkete k nisk (ikketeknisk) in Norwegian, and may appear in both formal and informal discussions, briefs, and documentation to separate non-technical considerations from technical ones.

Scope and examples: Ikketekniske considerations typically include user experience, accessibility, documentation, governance, change management, education and training, and regulatory or contractual compliance. In project planning, teams may allocate ikkete k nisk tasks to stakeholders from business, communications, or policy units, while teknisk work remains with engineering or IT teams. The concept is used across industries, not solely in information technology.

Limitations and nuance: The distinction between technical and non-technical can be artificial and context-dependent. Overemphasis on the ikkete k nisk side can undervalue crucial technical constraints, just as focusing only on technical aspects can neglect important organizational or human factors. Modern projects often require integrated, cross-disciplinary approaches that blend both dimensions.

See also: teknisk, usability, user experience, change management, compliance, project management.