Specialist in behavioural science and currently working as Professor in Organizational Behaviour area at IIM Ahmedabad. Holds two post-graduate degrees and Ph.D from University of Manitoba, Canada. She was the first rank holder in graduation and post-graduation in India. Holds extensive experience with the corporate sector as an independent director, consultant, coach, and mentor. Has been involved with a large number of top companies in executive education. Has served as Chairperson of IIM Ahmedabad's Doctoral Program (Fellow Program in Management), Editor of Vikalpa. Has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in top-level international and national journals and authored 3 books. Has guided more than 15 Ph.D students at IIMA. Has been involved in Centre for Innovation and Incubation in Entrepreneurship at IIM Ahmedabad. Served as founding Vice Chancellor of Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (a state university formed as an Act of the Delhi State). Has served on the board of IIMA and the academic council of several national level Institutions.
Primary Area : Organisational Behaviour
Secondary Area : Innovation and Management in Education
Email : neharika@iima.ac.in
Phone : +91-79-7152 7930
Secretary : Kavitha Sudheeran
Phone : +91-79-7152 7930
Website : Personal Website
Ph.D, Social Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1992 - 1995
M.A, Social Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1989 - 1992
M.A, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India, 1986 - 1988 - (Ranked 1st)
B.A.(Hons.), Psychology and Minor in Economics, Sambalpur University, S.K.D.A.V. College, Rourkela, India, 1982 - 1986 - (Ranked 1st)
(University of Manitoba, Canada, XIM, Bhubaneswar, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad)
Designed and taught the following courses:
Interpersonal and Group Processes
Individuals in Organizations
Research Methods
Management Across Cultures
Leadership and Team Building
Selection and Assessment
Applied Behavioral Science
Statistical Applications in Psychology
Social Psychology
Gender Lens on Corporate Policies
Explorations in Role and Identity
Other Doctoral Courses
Cross-cultural behavior
Discipline development issues
Gender Issues in the workplace
Current Research:
Change management
Performance improvements through people
Educational leadership
Quality education for remote and rural populations
Visiting Professor, University of Manitoba, Canada, 1996, 2000, 2002
Visiting Professor , University of Erlangen, 2017
Visiting Professor , University of Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany, 2014, 2015
Vice Chancellor, Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, 2020-Present
Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad , 2008-Present
Associate Professor , Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad , 2002-2007
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad , 1995-1999
Assistant Professor , Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar , 1995-1999
Instrumented feedback to executives, Polaris, Satyam, ABB, Infosys, BARCO.
Assessment Centre for the top team , BARCO
Diagnose conflict and interpersonal issues for top management team of Hutch, Hutch, Gujarat Circle
Co-authored, developed, and administered 360 degree feedback to 300 CBSE school principals
Consulted with an engineering college, Tolani, Maritime Institute in their restructuring and reculturing exercise. , Tolani, Maritime Institute
Designed and provided 360 degree feedback to thirty senior level managers, Cairn Pvt. Ltd
Designed and provided 360 degree feedback to thirty senior level managers, Murugappa Group
Consulted with a policy driven organization (PRS) which works as an information provider to the Members of Parliament of India. Was involved in a study of its impact and reach in the last two years of existence.
Diagnose culture , TAJ Hotels
Diagnose and measure engagement, DISHMAN Pvt Ltd.
2022 - Business Standard
2018 - Best Paper Award
2017 - Best Paper Award
2007 - Best Paper Award
2016 - Best Case Award
2016 - Learner Award
2015 - Women Achiever Award
1996 - Young Psychologist Award
1995 - Best Instructor Award
Visiting Professor, University of Manitoba, Canada, 1996, 2000, 2002
Visiting Professor , University of Erlangen, 2017
Visiting Professor , University of Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany, 2014, 2015
