Susanna Gallani
About Susanna Gallani
Susanna Gallani is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in management control systems and non-monetary motivators. She has a background in IT project management and holds a Ph.D. in Accounting from Michigan State University.
Work at Harvard Business School
Susanna Gallani has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School since 2015. In this role, she engages in teaching and research focused on management control systems and their interactions with non-monetary motivators. Her position at Harvard allows her to contribute to the academic community and influence future business leaders in the Greater Boston Area.
Education and Expertise
Susanna Gallani holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s degree with a concentration in Information Systems Management from Central Michigan University between 2008 and 2010. She also obtained a Laurea in Business Economics from Universita' degli Studi - Trieste, completing her studies from 1992 to 1998. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research interests and expertise in management control systems.
Background
Before her tenure at Harvard Business School, Susanna Gallani worked as a Senior IT Project Manager at Honeywell from 2005 to 2011. During this six-year period, she gained valuable experience in project management within the technology sector. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant and PhD Candidate at Michigan State University from 2011 to 2015, where she focused on her doctoral studies in Accounting.
Research Focus
Susanna Gallani's research primarily investigates the design of incentives and performance measurement systems, emphasizing non-monetary motivators and demotivators. Her work explores how management control systems can be effectively aligned with these motivators to enhance organizational performance. She is passionate about studying individuals through the lens of economics, contributing to the understanding of human behavior in business contexts.
Publications
Susanna Gallani has contributed to the academic discourse through various publications. Notably, she co-authored an article in Newsweek titled 'Providing Value and Equity in Medicare's Dementia Care Is a Must' alongside Lidia Moura. Additionally, she authored an editorial titled 'Can AI Save Physicians from Burnout?' in collaboration with Lidia Moura and Katie Sonnefeldt. These works reflect her engagement with contemporary issues in healthcare and the implications of technology in professional settings.