Innføring

Innføring is a Norwegian term that denotes the act of introducing something into use or the process of onboarding someone into a system, program, or organization. The word combines the prefix inn- (into, inward) with føring (leading or guiding), signaling the idea of guiding something into operation or practice.

Usage spans several domains. In education and training, innføring can refer to an introductory course or module, for example innføring i data or innføring i et nytt fag. In management and policy, it describes the rollout or implementation of new procedures or regulations, such as innføring av ny arbeidsrutine or innføring av skatt. In human resources, it is commonly used for onboarding new employees, where it is often equated with induction or orientation: innføring av nyansatte.

Distinctions from related terms vary by nuance. Introduksjon (introduction) generally indicates a basic overview, while innføring emphasizes a process of bringing something into routine use or practice. Implementering (implementation) is more closely tied to turning a plan into functioning reality, whereas innføring can cover both the initial introduction and the early phase of ongoing use.

Overall, innføring functions as a flexible term for the initiation, introduction, or rollout of new tools, policies, roles, or practices, and is widely used in education, administration, IT, and human resources.