johtamissa

johtamissa is a Finnish linguistic form used in formal and written Finnish to denote a state or role related to leadership. It commonly appears in phrases describing where someone works or the circumstances of their work, such as leading an organization or holding leadership responsibilities. In everyday speech the form is less frequent, but it is standard in HR documents, biographical summaries, and academic texts on management and leadership.

Grammatically, johtamissa is a case form that attaches to a root related to leadership (johto/johtaa) and is used to express “in leadership” or “in leadership positions.” It often appears in clauses that describe employment, responsibilities, or organizational context, and it is typically found with pluralized subjects or in reference to roles within organizations. Context and accompanying words determine its exact interpretation, but it consistently signals a leadership-related setting.

Usage examples:

- Hän työskenteli johtamissa tehtävissä suuryrityksessä useiden vuosien ajan.

- Yrityksen kehitystarina keskittyy johtamisen muutoksiin johtamissa tehtävissä.

English translations of johtamissa are usually given as “in leadership,” “in management,” or “in leadership positions,” depending on the sentence. The form is a useful tool in Finnish for concisely describing individuals’ positions and experiences in the domain of organizational leadership, especially in formal bios, résumés, and research texts.

See also: johtaminen, johto, tehtävä, asema.