Ranjay Gulati
About Ranjay Gulati
Ranjay Gulati is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, where he has worked since 2007. His research focuses on organizational resilience in turbulent markets, and he has authored several books and articles on leadership and management.
Work at Harvard Business School
Ranjay Gulati serves as the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2007, contributing to the academic community in Boston, MA. Gulati chairs the Advanced Management Program, which is the flagship senior leader executive program at the institution. His work at Harvard focuses on the challenges organizations face in rapidly growing and turbulent markets, emphasizing the importance of building resilient organizations.
Education and Expertise
Ranjay Gulati's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University, where he studied from 1987 to 1993. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management from MIT Sloan School of Management, obtained between 1985 and 1987. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Washington State University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA Honors) in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. His diverse academic journey supports his expertise in management and organizational behavior.
Achievements
Ranjay Gulati has authored seven books, including 'Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies' and 'Unifying Your Company Around a Moral Goal.' He has published research in prominent publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Gulati has been recognized as one of the top ten most-cited academics in economics and business by ISI-Incite. He received the Best Professor Award at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, where he previously taught from 2000 to 2008.
Research Contributions
Gulati's research encompasses various topics, including organizational design and identity change, with notable work conducted at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has authored a case study on Ashesi University, focusing on leadership and educational innovation in Ghana. Additionally, he co-authored a case study on Together for Sustainability, an initiative in the chemical industry. His published article titled 'How the Other Fukushima Plant Survived' discusses crisis management and leadership.
Podcast and Thought Leadership
Ranjay Gulati hosts a podcast series titled 'Deep Purpose,' where he engages in conversations with global CEOs. This platform allows him to explore themes related to leadership, organizational purpose, and high-performance companies. His insights and discussions contribute to the broader dialogue on effective management practices and the cultivation of a winning mindset among modern leaders.