Francesca Gino
About Francesca Gino
Francesca Gino is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, recognized as one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers. She has authored the book 'Rebel Talent' and has consulted for major organizations while contributing to research on human behavior and decision-making.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Francesca Gino serves as a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. She has held this position since 2010, contributing to the academic community for over 14 years. In her role, she focuses on research and teaching related to human behavior and decision-making, emphasizing the ethical implications of time and money in these processes.
Previous Academic Positions
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Francesca Gino worked at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School as an Assistant Professor from 2008 to 2010. She also served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University from 2006 to 2008. These roles provided her with a foundation in academia and allowed her to develop her research interests.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Gino studied at Harvard Business School, where she focused on Behavioral Sciences and achieved the status of PostDoctoral Fellow from 2004 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in human behavior, decision-making, and ethical considerations in business practices.
Publications and Contributions
Francesca Gino is a regular contributor to prominent publications such as the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal. She authored the book 'Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life,' which discusses the benefits of rule-breaking in professional and personal contexts. Additionally, she co-authored the article 'Time, Money, and Morality' with C. Mogilner, further exploring the ethical dimensions of decision-making.
Consulting Experience
Francesca Gino has consulted for various major organizations, including Google, Ferrari, Disney, and Walmart. She has also worked with branches of the U.S. military, including the Air Force, Army, and Navy. Her consulting work often focuses on applying her research insights to real-world organizational challenges.