Personalprosesser

Personalprosesser is a term used in Scandinavian management and psychology to describe the internal cognitive and emotional processes through which a person interprets experiences, resolves problems, and integrates new information into their sense of self. The concept is applied in both individual development and organizational contexts to understand how people respond to work tasks, feedback, and change.

The term encompasses attention, perception, memory, emotional appraisal, meaning-making, and self-regulation. It highlights that decisions and actions are shaped not only by external facts but also by how a person processes them internally.

In practice, examining personalprosesser supports reflective practice, coaching, and leadership development. Practitioners may explore how individuals react to feedback, manage stress, align actions with values, and adapt strategies during transitions.

Key components often cited include cognitive appraisal, emotional regulation, identity formation, motivation, and value alignment. These processes influence learning, collaboration, communication, and resilience in everyday work and life.

Personalprosesser overlaps with established concepts such as metacognition, self-regulation, narrative identity, and psychological safety. It is not a precise scientific category, but a useful heuristic for describing the subjective side of behavior and learning.

In scholarly and professional writing, the term is most commonly used to frame personal development and change management initiatives, emphasizing reflective practice and evidence-based feedback to support growth.